J. T. Realmuto vs Ichiro Suzuki: Career Stats Comparison
Ichiro Suzuki 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; Ichiro Suzuki played 2001–2019 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 Ichiro Suzuki (2001–2019) — 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; Ichiro Suzuki finished with 3,089 hits and 117 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 Ichiro Suzuki's 117.
- Who had the higher OPS? J. T. Realmuto, with .762 to Ichiro Suzuki's .757.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ichiro Suzuki, with .311 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits? Ichiro Suzuki, with 3,089 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.
- Who drove in more runs? Ichiro Suzuki, with 780 to J. T. Realmuto's 728.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ichiro Suzuki, with 6,671 career PIV to J. T. Realmuto's 5,655.
J. T. Realmuto
Ichiro Suzuki
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for J. T. Realmuto and Ichiro Suzuki. 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 | Ichiro Suzuki |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,496 | Leads: 2,653 |
| At-Bats | 5,464 | Leads: 9,934 |
| Runs | 748 | Leads: 1,420 |
| Hits | 1,451 | Leads: 3,089 |
| Doubles | 298 | Leads: 362 |
| Triples | 35 | Leads: 96 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 191 | 117 |
| RBI | 728 | Leads: 780 |
| Walks | 402 | Leads: 647 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,276 | 1,080 |
| Stolen Bases | 107 | Leads: 509 |
| Batting Avg | .266 | Leads: .311 |
| On-Base % | .324 | Leads: .355 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .438 | .402 |
| OPS | Leads: .762 | .757 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ichiro Suzuki leads J. T. Realmuto 6,671 to 5,655 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Ichiro Suzuki played 20 seasons to J. T. Realmuto's 12, while J. T. Realmuto carries the higher per-season figure (471 to 334). 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
Ichiro Suzuki — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Ichiro Suzuki leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while J. T. Realmuto owns home runs and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Ichiro Suzuki. PIV agrees: Ichiro Suzuki 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 Ichiro Suzuki careers compare
J. T. Realmuto and Ichiro Suzuki were active at the same time between 2014 and 2019. The table compares 1,496 games of J. T. Realmuto with 2,653 of Ichiro Suzuki across 12 and 20 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Where J. T. Realmuto comes out ahead, it is in home runs (191 to 117), slugging percentage (.438 to .402), and OPS (.762 to .757). At the plate, J. T. Realmuto struck out more than walked (1,276 to 402), and Ichiro Suzuki struck out more than walked (1,080 to 647). 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 Ichiro Suzuki: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, J. T. Realmuto or Ichiro Suzuki?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Ichiro Suzuki leads J. T. Realmuto in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did J. T. Realmuto or Ichiro Suzuki hit more home runs?
- J. T. Realmuto, with 191 to Ichiro Suzuki's 117.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- J. T. Realmuto, with .762 to Ichiro Suzuki's .757.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ichiro Suzuki, with .311 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits?
- Ichiro Suzuki, with 3,089 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.