Darrell Porter vs J. T. Realmuto: Career Stats Comparison
Darrell Porter has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Darrell Porter played 1971–1987 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
Darrell Porter (1971–1987) 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. Darrell Porter finished with 1,369 hits and 188 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 Darrell Porter's 188.
- Who had the higher OPS? Darrell Porter, with .763 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average? J. T. Realmuto, with .266 to Darrell Porter's .247.
- Who had more hits? J. T. Realmuto, with 1,451 to Darrell Porter's 1,369.
- Who drove in more runs? Darrell Porter, with 826 to J. T. Realmuto's 728.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Darrell Porter, with 10,538 career PIV to J. T. Realmuto's 5,655.
- Who won more championships? Darrell Porter, with 1 World Series title to J. T. Realmuto's 0.
Darrell Porter
J. T. Realmuto
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Darrell Porter 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 | Darrell Porter | J. T. Realmuto |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,782 | 1,496 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 5,539 | 5,464 |
| Runs | Leads: 765 | 748 |
| Hits | 1,369 | Leads: 1,451 |
| Doubles | 237 | Leads: 298 |
| Triples | Leads: 48 | 35 |
| Home Runs | 188 | Leads: 191 |
| RBI | Leads: 826 | 728 |
| Walks | Leads: 905 | 402 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,025 | 1,276 |
| Stolen Bases | 39 | Leads: 107 |
| Batting Avg | .247 | Leads: .266 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .354 | .324 |
| Slugging % | .409 | Leads: .438 |
| OPS | Leads: .763 | .762 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Darrell Porter outpaces J. T. Realmuto 10,538 to 5,655 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 620 PIV per season to 471, across 17 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).
Darrell Porter — top 3 seasons by OPS
J. T. Realmuto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Darrell Porter leads in RBI, runs, OBP, and OPS, while J. T. Realmuto owns hits, home runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Darrell Porter. PIV agrees: Darrell Porter grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Darrell Porter and J. T. Realmuto careers compare
No season is shared: Darrell Porter played 1971–1987, J. T. Realmuto 2014–present. With 1,782 games against 1,496 across 17 and 12 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Darrell Porter struck out more than walked (1,025 to 905); J. T. Realmuto struck out more than walked (1,276 to 402). J. T. Realmuto was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. On the peak-season lists, Darrell Porter's best year is 1979 at .905 OPS and J. T. Realmuto's is 2018 at .825 OPS; Darrell Porter has the stronger single season. J. T. Realmuto's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Darrell Porter vs J. T. Realmuto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Darrell Porter or J. T. Realmuto?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Darrell Porter leads J. T. Realmuto in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Darrell Porter or J. T. Realmuto hit more home runs?
- J. T. Realmuto, with 191 to Darrell Porter's 188.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Darrell Porter, with .763 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- J. T. Realmuto, with .266 to Darrell Porter's .247.
- Who had more hits?
- J. T. Realmuto, with 1,451 to Darrell Porter's 1,369.