Lance Parrish vs J. T. Realmuto: Career Stats Comparison
Lance Parrish has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Lance Parrish played 1977–1995 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
Lance Parrish (1977–1995) and J. T. Realmuto (2014–present) — they broke in during the 1970s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Lance Parrish finished with 1,782 hits and 324 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? Lance Parrish, with 324 to J. T. Realmuto's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS? J. T. Realmuto, with .762 to Lance Parrish's .753.
- Who had the higher batting average? J. T. Realmuto, with .266 to Lance Parrish's .252.
- Who had more hits? Lance Parrish, with 1,782 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.
- Who drove in more runs? Lance Parrish, with 1,070 to J. T. Realmuto's 728.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Lance Parrish, with 6,792 career PIV to J. T. Realmuto's 5,655.
- Who won more championships? Lance Parrish, with 1 World Series title to J. T. Realmuto's 0.
Lance Parrish
J. T. Realmuto
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Lance Parrish 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 1970s 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 | Lance Parrish | J. T. Realmuto |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,988 | 1,496 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,067 | 5,464 |
| Runs | Leads: 856 | 748 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,782 | 1,451 |
| Doubles | Leads: 305 | 298 |
| Triples | 27 | Leads: 35 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 324 | 191 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,070 | 728 |
| Walks | Leads: 612 | 402 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,527 | 1,276 |
| Stolen Bases | 28 | Leads: 107 |
| Batting Avg | .252 | Leads: .266 |
| On-Base % | .313 | Leads: .324 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .440 | .438 |
| OPS | .753 | Leads: .762 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Lance Parrish leads J. T. Realmuto 6,792 to 5,655 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Lance Parrish played 20 seasons to J. T. Realmuto's 12, while J. T. Realmuto carries the higher per-season figure (471 to 340). 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).
Lance Parrish — top 3 seasons by OPS
J. T. Realmuto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Lance Parrish leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while J. T. Realmuto owns stolen bases, batting average, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Lance Parrish. PIV agrees: Lance Parrish grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Lance Parrish and J. T. Realmuto careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Lance Parrish's ended in 1995, and J. T. Realmuto debuted in 2014. With 1,988 games against 1,496 across 20 and 12 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Lance Parrish struck out more than walked (1,527 to 612); J. T. Realmuto struck out more than walked (1,276 to 402). Lance Parrish is the more power-leaning hitter, with 324 of 1,782 hits leaving the park. J. T. Realmuto was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. On the peak-season lists, Lance Parrish's best year is 1982 at .867 OPS and J. T. Realmuto's is 2018 at .825 OPS; Lance Parrish has the stronger single season. Because J. T. Realmuto is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Lance Parrish vs J. T. Realmuto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Lance Parrish or J. T. Realmuto?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Lance Parrish leads J. T. Realmuto in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Lance Parrish or J. T. Realmuto hit more home runs?
- Lance Parrish, with 324 to J. T. Realmuto's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- J. T. Realmuto, with .762 to Lance Parrish's .753.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- J. T. Realmuto, with .266 to Lance Parrish's .252.
- Who had more hits?
- Lance Parrish, with 1,782 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.