Dustin Pedroia vs J. T. Realmuto: Career Stats Comparison
Dustin Pedroia has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Dustin Pedroia played 2006–2019 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
Dustin Pedroia (2006–2019) and J. T. Realmuto (2014–present) — they broke in during the 2000s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Dustin Pedroia finished with 1,805 hits and 140 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? J. T. Realmuto, with 191 to Dustin Pedroia's 140.
- Who had the higher OPS? Dustin Pedroia, with .805 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average? Dustin Pedroia, with .299 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits? Dustin Pedroia, with 1,805 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.
- Who drove in more runs? J. T. Realmuto, with 728 to Dustin Pedroia's 725.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Dustin Pedroia, with 13,484 career PIV to J. T. Realmuto's 5,655.
- Who won more championships? Dustin Pedroia, with 3 World Series titles to J. T. Realmuto's 0.
Dustin Pedroia
J. T. Realmuto
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Dustin Pedroia 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 2000s 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 | Dustin Pedroia | J. T. Realmuto |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,512 | 1,496 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 6,031 | 5,464 |
| Runs | Leads: 922 | 748 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,805 | 1,451 |
| Doubles | Leads: 394 | 298 |
| Triples | 15 | Leads: 35 |
| Home Runs | 140 | Leads: 191 |
| RBI | 725 | Leads: 728 |
| Walks | Leads: 624 | 402 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 654 | 1,276 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 138 | 107 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .299 | .266 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .365 | .324 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .439 | .438 |
| OPS | Leads: .805 | .762 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dustin Pedroia outpaces J. T. Realmuto 13,484 to 5,655 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 963 PIV per season to 471, across 14 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).
Dustin Pedroia — top 3 seasons by OPS
J. T. Realmuto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Dustin Pedroia leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while J. T. Realmuto owns home runs and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Dustin Pedroia. PIV agrees: Dustin Pedroia grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Dustin Pedroia and J. T. Realmuto careers compare
Dustin Pedroia and J. T. Realmuto were active at the same time between 2014 and 2019. With 1,512 games against 1,496 across 14 and 12 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where J. T. Realmuto comes out ahead, it is in triples (35 to 15), home runs (191 to 140), and RBI (728 to 725). Dustin Pedroia struck out more than walked (654 to 624); J. T. Realmuto struck out more than walked (1,276 to 402). J. T. Realmuto is the more power-leaning hitter, with 191 of 1,451 hits leaving the park. Because J. T. Realmuto is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Dustin Pedroia vs J. T. Realmuto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Dustin Pedroia or J. T. Realmuto?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Dustin Pedroia leads J. T. Realmuto in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Dustin Pedroia or J. T. Realmuto hit more home runs?
- J. T. Realmuto, with 191 to Dustin Pedroia's 140.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Dustin Pedroia, with .805 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Dustin Pedroia, with .299 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits?
- Dustin Pedroia, with 1,805 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.