David Ortiz vs J. T. Realmuto: Career Stats Comparison
David Ortiz has the better career line of the two, leading 12 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). David Ortiz played 1997–2016 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
David Ortiz (1997–2016) and J. T. Realmuto (2014–present) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. David Ortiz finished with 2,472 hits and 541 home runs; 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? David Ortiz, with 541 to J. T. Realmuto's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS? David Ortiz, with .931 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average? David Ortiz, with .286 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits? David Ortiz, with 2,472 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.
- Who drove in more runs? David Ortiz, with 1,768 to J. T. Realmuto's 728.
- Who has the higher career PIV? David Ortiz, with 46,358 career PIV to J. T. Realmuto's 5,655.
- Who won more championships? David Ortiz, with 3 World Series titles to J. T. Realmuto's 0.
David Ortiz
J. T. Realmuto
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for David Ortiz 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, and the 1990s and the 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
J. T. Realmuto is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | David Ortiz | J. T. Realmuto |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,408 | 1,496 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,640 | 5,464 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,419 | 748 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,472 | 1,451 |
| Doubles | Leads: 632 | 298 |
| Triples | 19 | Leads: 35 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 541 | 191 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,768 | 728 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,319 | 402 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,750 | 1,276 |
| Stolen Bases | 17 | Leads: 107 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .286 | .266 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .380 | .324 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .552 | .438 |
| OPS | Leads: .931 | .762 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), David Ortiz outpaces J. T. Realmuto 46,358 to 5,655 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,318 PIV per season to 471, across 20 seasons to 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).
David Ortiz — top 3 seasons by OPS
J. T. Realmuto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, David Ortiz leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while J. T. Realmuto owns stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to David Ortiz. PIV agrees: David Ortiz grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the David Ortiz and J. T. Realmuto careers compare
David Ortiz and J. T. Realmuto were active at the same time between 2014 and 2016. The table compares 2,408 games of David Ortiz with 1,496 of J. T. Realmuto across 20 and 12 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. J. T. Realmuto's edges on the table are triples (35 to 19) and stolen bases (107 to 17). At the plate, David Ortiz struck out more than walked (1,750 to 1,319), and J. T. Realmuto struck out more than walked (1,276 to 402). David Ortiz is the more power-leaning hitter, with 541 of 2,472 hits leaving the park. J. T. Realmuto was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. J. T. Realmuto's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
David Ortiz vs J. T. Realmuto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, David Ortiz or J. T. Realmuto?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, David Ortiz leads J. T. Realmuto in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did David Ortiz or J. T. Realmuto hit more home runs?
- David Ortiz, with 541 to J. T. Realmuto's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- David Ortiz, with .931 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- David Ortiz, with .286 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits?
- David Ortiz, with 2,472 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.