J. T. Realmuto vs Troy Tulowitzki: Career Stats Comparison
Troy Tulowitzki has the better career line of the two, leading 8 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; Troy Tulowitzki played 2006–2019 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 Troy Tulowitzki (2006–2019) — 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; Troy Tulowitzki finished with 1,391 hits and 225 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Troy Tulowitzki, with 225 to J. T. Realmuto's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS? Troy Tulowitzki, with .856 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average? Troy Tulowitzki, with .290 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits? J. T. Realmuto, with 1,451 to Troy Tulowitzki's 1,391.
- Who drove in more runs? Troy Tulowitzki, with 780 to J. T. Realmuto's 728.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Troy Tulowitzki, with 16,087 career PIV to J. T. Realmuto's 5,655.
J. T. Realmuto
Troy Tulowitzki
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for J. T. Realmuto and Troy Tulowitzki. 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 | Troy Tulowitzki |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,496 | 1,291 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 5,464 | 4,804 |
| Runs | 748 | Leads: 762 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,451 | 1,391 |
| Doubles | Leads: 298 | 264 |
| Triples | Leads: 35 | 24 |
| Home Runs | 191 | Leads: 225 |
| RBI | 728 | Leads: 780 |
| Walks | 402 | Leads: 511 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,276 | 900 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 107 | 57 |
| Batting Avg | .266 | Leads: .290 |
| On-Base % | .324 | Leads: .361 |
| Slugging % | .438 | Leads: .495 |
| OPS | .762 | Leads: .856 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Troy Tulowitzki outpaces J. T. Realmuto 16,087 to 5,655 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,149 PIV per season to 471, across 14 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
Troy Tulowitzki — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Troy Tulowitzki leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and batting average, while J. T. Realmuto owns hits and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Troy Tulowitzki. PIV agrees: Troy Tulowitzki 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 Troy Tulowitzki careers compare
From 2014 through 2019, J. T. Realmuto and Troy Tulowitzki were in the majors together. With 1,496 games against 1,291 across 12 and 14 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. J. T. Realmuto struck out more than walked (1,276 to 402); Troy Tulowitzki struck out more than walked (900 to 511). J. T. Realmuto was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Troy Tulowitzki's slugging percentage of .495 tops J. T. Realmuto's .438. Best seasons: 2018 for J. T. Realmuto (.825 OPS, 21 HR, 74 RBI, .277 avg) and 2014 for Troy Tulowitzki (1.035 OPS, 21 HR, 52 RBI, .340 avg). Because J. T. Realmuto is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
J. T. Realmuto vs Troy Tulowitzki: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, J. T. Realmuto or Troy Tulowitzki?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Troy Tulowitzki leads J. T. Realmuto in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did J. T. Realmuto or Troy Tulowitzki hit more home runs?
- Troy Tulowitzki, with 225 to J. T. Realmuto's 191.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Troy Tulowitzki, with .856 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Troy Tulowitzki, with .290 to J. T. Realmuto's .266.
- Who had more hits?
- J. T. Realmuto, with 1,451 to Troy Tulowitzki's 1,391.