Shohei Ohtani vs J. T. Realmuto: Career Stats Comparison
Shohei Ohtani has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Shohei Ohtani has played 2018–present as a hitter; J. T. Realmuto has played 2014–present as a hitter.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
Shohei Ohtani (2018–present) and J. T. Realmuto (2014–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Shohei Ohtani has 1,194 hits and 310 home runs through October 12, 2026; J. T. Realmuto has 1,451 hits and 191 home runs through October 12, 2026. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Shohei Ohtani, with 310 to J. T. Realmuto's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS? Shohei Ohtani, with .948 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average? Shohei Ohtani, with .281 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits? J. T. Realmuto, with 1,451 to Shohei Ohtani's 1,194.
- Who drove in more runs? Shohei Ohtani, with 750 to J. T. Realmuto's 728.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Shohei Ohtani, with 24,591 career PIV to J. T. Realmuto's 5,655.
- Who won more championships? Shohei Ohtani, with 2 World Series titles to J. T. Realmuto's 0.
Shohei Ohtani
J. T. Realmuto
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Shohei Ohtani and J. T. Realmuto. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 14 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other one is a counting total on which fewer is not an achievement, so no one is awarded it. Counting stats reward longevity, and strikeouts are left unmarked because a longer career accumulates more of them. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Shohei Ohtani and J. T. Realmuto are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Shohei Ohtani | J. T. Realmuto |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,172 | Leads: 1,496 |
| At-Bats | 4,253 | Leads: 5,464 |
| Runs | Leads: 797 | 748 |
| Hits | 1,194 | Leads: 1,451 |
| Doubles | 218 | Leads: 298 |
| Triples | Leads: 49 | 35 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 310 | 191 |
| RBI | Leads: 750 | 728 |
| Walks | Leads: 622 | 402 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,256 | 1,276 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 176 | 107 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .281 | .266 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .375 | .324 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .574 | .438 |
| OPS | Leads: .948 | .762 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Shohei Ohtani outpaces J. T. Realmuto 24,591 to 5,655 — driven by per-season impact — 3,074 PIV per season to 471 — rather than by longevity, since Shohei Ohtani played 8 seasons to J. T. Realmuto's 12. PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
PIV is computed through the 2025 season. The career totals on this page include 2026 to date, so PIV does not yet reflect the 2026 season.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Shohei Ohtani — top 3 seasons by OPS
J. T. Realmuto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Shohei Ohtani leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while J. T. Realmuto owns hits. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Shohei Ohtani. PIV agrees: Shohei Ohtani grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Shohei Ohtani and J. T. Realmuto careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2018 on, with both players still active. The two careers are close in length, 1,172 games for Shohei Ohtani and 1,496 for J. T. Realmuto across 8 and 12 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. The green cells for J. T. Realmuto are games (1,496 to 1,172), at-bats (5,464 to 4,253), and hits (1,451 to 1,194). At the plate, Shohei Ohtani struck out more than walked (1,256 to 622), and J. T. Realmuto struck out more than walked (1,276 to 402). Shohei Ohtani is the more power-leaning hitter, with 310 of 1,194 hits leaving the park. Shohei Ohtani and J. T. Realmuto's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Shohei Ohtani vs J. T. Realmuto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Shohei Ohtani or J. T. Realmuto?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Shohei Ohtani leads J. T. Realmuto in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Shohei Ohtani or J. T. Realmuto hit more home runs?
- Shohei Ohtani, with 310 to J. T. Realmuto's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Shohei Ohtani, with .948 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Shohei Ohtani, with .281 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits?
- J. T. Realmuto, with 1,451 to Shohei Ohtani's 1,194.