J. T. Realmuto vs Will Smith: Career Stats Comparison
J. T. Realmuto 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). J. T. Realmuto has played 2014–present as a hitter; Will Smith has played 2019–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
J. T. Realmuto (2014–present) and Will Smith (2019–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. J. T. Realmuto has 1,451 hits and 191 home runs through October 12, 2026; Will Smith has 722 hits and 138 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 Will Smith's 138.
- Who had the higher OPS? Will Smith, with .829 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average? J. T. Realmuto, with .266 to Will Smith's .263.
- Who had more hits? J. T. Realmuto, with 1,451 to Will Smith's 722.
- Who drove in more runs? J. T. Realmuto, with 728 to Will Smith's 476.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Will Smith, with 7,878 career PIV to J. T. Realmuto's 5,655.
- Who won more championships? Will Smith, with 3 World Series titles to J. T. Realmuto's 0.
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Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for J. T. Realmuto and Will Smith. 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.
J. T. Realmuto and Will Smith are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | J. T. Realmuto | Will Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,496 | 795 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 5,464 | 2,743 |
| Runs | Leads: 748 | 448 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,451 | 722 |
| Doubles | Leads: 298 | 137 |
| Triples | Leads: 35 | 10 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 191 | 138 |
| RBI | Leads: 728 | 476 |
| Walks | Leads: 402 | 364 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,276 | 599 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 107 | 12 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .266 | .263 |
| On-Base % | .324 | Leads: .358 |
| Slugging % | .438 | Leads: .471 |
| OPS | .762 | Leads: .829 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Will Smith outpaces J. T. Realmuto 7,878 to 5,655 — driven by per-season impact — 1,125 PIV per season to 471 — rather than by longevity, since Will Smith played 7 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).
J. T. Realmuto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Will Smith — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, J. T. Realmuto leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Will Smith owns OBP and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to J. T. Realmuto. Note that PIV actually grades Will Smith ahead, which means J. T. Realmuto's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the J. T. Realmuto and Will Smith careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2019 on, with both players still active. J. T. Realmuto has the far longer record, 1,496 games against 795 across 12 and 7 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. The green cells for Will Smith are on-base percentage (.358 to .324), slugging percentage (.471 to .438), and OPS (.829 to .762). J. T. Realmuto struck out more than walked (1,276 to 402); Will Smith struck out more than walked (599 to 364). Will Smith is the more power-leaning hitter, with 138 of 722 hits leaving the park. J. T. Realmuto and Will Smith's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
J. T. Realmuto vs Will Smith: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, J. T. Realmuto or Will Smith?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, J. T. Realmuto leads Will Smith in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did J. T. Realmuto or Will Smith hit more home runs?
- J. T. Realmuto, with 191 to Will Smith's 138.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Will Smith, with .829 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- J. T. Realmuto, with .266 to Will Smith's .263.
- Who had more hits?
- J. T. Realmuto, with 1,451 to Will Smith's 722.