Buster Posey vs J. T. Realmuto: Career Stats Comparison
Buster Posey and J. T. Realmuto are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Buster Posey played 2009–2021 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
Buster Posey (2009–2021) 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. Buster Posey finished with 1,500 hits and 158 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 Buster Posey's 158.
- Who had the higher OPS? Buster Posey, with .831 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average? Buster Posey, with .302 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits? Buster Posey, with 1,500 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.
- Who drove in more runs? Buster Posey, with 729 to J. T. Realmuto's 728.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Buster Posey, with 15,615 career PIV to J. T. Realmuto's 5,655.
- Who won more championships? Buster Posey, with 3 World Series titles to J. T. Realmuto's 0.
Buster Posey
J. T. Realmuto
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Buster Posey 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 | Buster Posey | J. T. Realmuto |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,371 | Leads: 1,496 |
| At-Bats | 4,970 | Leads: 5,464 |
| Runs | 663 | Leads: 748 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,500 | 1,451 |
| Doubles | 293 | Leads: 298 |
| Triples | 9 | Leads: 35 |
| Home Runs | 158 | Leads: 191 |
| RBI | Leads: 729 | 728 |
| Walks | Leads: 540 | 402 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 721 | 1,276 |
| Stolen Bases | 23 | Leads: 107 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .302 | .266 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .372 | .324 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .460 | .438 |
| OPS | Leads: .831 | .762 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Buster Posey outpaces J. T. Realmuto 15,615 to 5,655 — driven by per-season impact — 1,301 PIV per season to 471 — rather than by longevity, since Buster Posey played 12 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).
Buster Posey — top 3 seasons by OPS
J. T. Realmuto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Buster Posey leads in hits, RBI, batting average, and OBP, while J. T. Realmuto owns home runs, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Buster Posey. PIV agrees: Buster Posey grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Buster Posey and J. T. Realmuto careers compare
From 2014 through 2021, Buster Posey and J. T. Realmuto were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 1,371 games for Buster Posey and 1,496 for J. T. Realmuto across 12 and 12 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Buster Posey struck out more than walked (721 to 540), and 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. Buster Posey's slugging percentage of .460 tops J. T. Realmuto's .438. Because J. T. Realmuto is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Buster Posey vs J. T. Realmuto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Buster Posey or J. T. Realmuto hit more home runs?
- J. T. Realmuto, with 191 to Buster Posey's 158.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Buster Posey, with .831 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Buster Posey, with .302 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits?
- Buster Posey, with 1,500 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.