J. T. Realmuto vs Ted Simmons: Career Stats Comparison
Ted Simmons has the better career line of the two, leading 12 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). J. T. Realmuto has played 2014–present as a hitter; Ted Simmons played 1968–1988 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
J. T. Realmuto (2014–present) and Ted Simmons (1968–1988) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1960s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. J. T. Realmuto has 1,451 hits and 191 home runs through October 6, 2026; Ted Simmons finished with 2,472 hits and 248 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Ted Simmons, with 248 to J. T. Realmuto's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ted Simmons, with .785 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ted Simmons, with .285 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits? Ted Simmons, with 2,472 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.
- Who drove in more runs? Ted Simmons, with 1,389 to J. T. Realmuto's 728.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ted Simmons, with 20,131 career PIV to J. T. Realmuto's 5,655.
J. T. Realmuto
Ted Simmons
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for J. T. Realmuto and Ted Simmons. 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 2010s and the 1960s 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 6, 2026.
| Statistic | J. T. Realmuto | Ted Simmons |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,496 | Leads: 2,456 |
| At-Bats | 5,464 | Leads: 8,680 |
| Runs | 748 | Leads: 1,074 |
| Hits | 1,451 | Leads: 2,472 |
| Doubles | 298 | Leads: 483 |
| Triples | 35 | Leads: 47 |
| Home Runs | 191 | Leads: 248 |
| RBI | 728 | Leads: 1,389 |
| Walks | 402 | Leads: 855 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,276 | 694 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 107 | 21 |
| Batting Avg | .266 | Leads: .285 |
| On-Base % | .324 | Leads: .348 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .438 | .437 |
| OPS | .762 | Leads: .785 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ted Simmons outpaces J. T. Realmuto 20,131 to 5,655 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 959 PIV per season to 471, across 21 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).
J. T. Realmuto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Ted Simmons — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Ted Simmons leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while J. T. Realmuto owns stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Ted Simmons. PIV agrees: Ted Simmons grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the J. T. Realmuto and Ted Simmons careers compare
No season is shared: Ted Simmons played 1968–1988, J. T. Realmuto 2014–present. Playing time explains much of the gap in the counting rows: J. T. Realmuto has appeared in 1,496 games to Ted Simmons's 2,456. Where J. T. Realmuto comes out ahead, it is in stolen bases (107 to 21) and slugging percentage (.438 to .437). Plate discipline differs: J. T. Realmuto struck out more than walked (1,276 to 402), but Ted Simmons walked more often than struck out (855 walks, 694 strikeouts). J. T. Realmuto is the more power-leaning hitter, with 191 of 1,451 hits leaving the park. J. T. Realmuto's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
J. T. Realmuto vs Ted Simmons: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, J. T. Realmuto or Ted Simmons?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Ted Simmons leads J. T. Realmuto in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did J. T. Realmuto or Ted Simmons hit more home runs?
- Ted Simmons, with 248 to J. T. Realmuto's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ted Simmons, with .785 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ted Simmons, with .285 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits?
- Ted Simmons, with 2,472 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.