Jose Ramirez vs J. T. Realmuto: Career Stats Comparison
Jose Ramirez has the better career line of the two, leading 14 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jose Ramirez has played 2013–present 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
Jose Ramirez (2013–present) and J. T. Realmuto (2014–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Jose Ramirez has 1,779 hits and 297 home runs through October 12, 2026; 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? Jose Ramirez, with 297 to J. T. Realmuto's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jose Ramirez, with .844 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jose Ramirez, with .276 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits? Jose Ramirez, with 1,779 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.
- Who drove in more runs? Jose Ramirez, with 1,002 to J. T. Realmuto's 728.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jose Ramirez, with 21,271 career PIV to J. T. Realmuto's 5,655.
Jose Ramirez
J. T. Realmuto
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Ramirez 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Jose Ramirez and J. T. Realmuto are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Jose Ramirez | J. T. Realmuto |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,734 | 1,496 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 6,443 | 5,464 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,072 | 748 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,779 | 1,451 |
| Doubles | Leads: 425 | 298 |
| Triples | Leads: 43 | 35 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 297 | 191 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,002 | 728 |
| Walks | Leads: 726 | 402 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 871 | 1,276 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 324 | 107 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .276 | .266 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .351 | .324 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .494 | .438 |
| OPS | Leads: .844 | .762 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jose Ramirez outpaces J. T. Realmuto 21,271 to 5,655 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,636 PIV per season to 471, across 13 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).
Jose Ramirez — top 3 seasons by OPS
J. T. Realmuto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jose Ramirez leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while J. T. Realmuto owns no headline categories. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jose Ramirez. PIV agrees: Jose Ramirez grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jose Ramirez and J. T. Realmuto careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2014 on, with both players still active. With 1,734 games against 1,496 across 13 and 12 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Every scored category on the table goes to Jose Ramirez. Jose Ramirez struck out more than walked (871 to 726); J. T. Realmuto struck out more than walked (1,276 to 402). Jose Ramirez was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. On the peak-season lists, Jose Ramirez's best year is 2017 at .957 OPS and J. T. Realmuto's is 2018 at .825 OPS; Jose Ramirez has the stronger single season. Because Jose Ramirez and J. T. Realmuto are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Jose Ramirez vs J. T. Realmuto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jose Ramirez or J. T. Realmuto?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jose Ramirez leads J. T. Realmuto in 14 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jose Ramirez or J. T. Realmuto hit more home runs?
- Jose Ramirez, with 297 to J. T. Realmuto's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jose Ramirez, with .844 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jose Ramirez, with .276 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits?
- Jose Ramirez, with 1,779 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.