J. T. Realmuto vs Geovany Soto: Career Stats Comparison
J. T. Realmuto 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; Geovany Soto played 2005–2017 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 Geovany Soto (2005–2017) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. J. T. Realmuto has 1,451 hits and 191 home runs through October 12, 2026; Geovany Soto finished with 619 hits and 108 home runs. 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 Geovany Soto's 108.
- Who had the higher OPS? Geovany Soto, with .765 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average? J. T. Realmuto, with .266 to Geovany Soto's .245.
- Who had more hits? J. T. Realmuto, with 1,451 to Geovany Soto's 619.
- Who drove in more runs? J. T. Realmuto, with 728 to Geovany Soto's 361.
- Who has the higher career PIV? J. T. Realmuto, with 5,655 career PIV to Geovany Soto's 2,850.
J. T. Realmuto
Geovany Soto
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for J. T. Realmuto and Geovany Soto. 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 2000s 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 | J. T. Realmuto | Geovany Soto |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,496 | 797 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 5,464 | 2,522 |
| Runs | Leads: 748 | 308 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,451 | 619 |
| Doubles | Leads: 298 | 146 |
| Triples | Leads: 35 | 4 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 191 | 108 |
| RBI | Leads: 728 | 361 |
| Walks | Leads: 402 | 311 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,276 | 673 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 107 | 3 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .266 | .245 |
| On-Base % | .324 | Leads: .330 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .438 | .435 |
| OPS | .762 | Leads: .765 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), J. T. Realmuto outpaces Geovany Soto 5,655 to 2,850 — driven by per-season impact — 471 PIV per season to 190 — rather than by longevity, since J. T. Realmuto played 12 seasons to Geovany Soto's 15. 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
Geovany Soto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, J. T. Realmuto leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Geovany Soto owns OBP and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to J. T. Realmuto. PIV agrees: J. T. Realmuto 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 Geovany Soto careers compare
J. T. Realmuto and Geovany Soto were active at the same time between 2014 and 2017. J. T. Realmuto has the far longer record, 1,496 games against 797 across 12 and 15 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Where Geovany Soto comes out ahead, it is in on-base percentage (.330 to .324) and OPS (.765 to .762). J. T. Realmuto struck out more than walked (1,276 to 402); Geovany Soto struck out more than walked (673 to 311). Geovany Soto is the more power-leaning hitter, with 108 of 619 hits leaving the park. Because J. T. Realmuto is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
J. T. Realmuto vs Geovany Soto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, J. T. Realmuto or Geovany Soto?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, J. T. Realmuto leads Geovany Soto in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did J. T. Realmuto or Geovany Soto hit more home runs?
- J. T. Realmuto, with 191 to Geovany Soto's 108.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Geovany Soto, with .765 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- J. T. Realmuto, with .266 to Geovany Soto's .245.
- Who had more hits?
- J. T. Realmuto, with 1,451 to Geovany Soto's 619.