J. T. Realmuto vs Ben Zobrist: Career Stats Comparison
Ben Zobrist 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; Ben Zobrist 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 Ben Zobrist (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; Ben Zobrist finished with 1,566 hits and 167 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 Ben Zobrist's 167.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ben Zobrist, with .783 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average? Neither — both are at .266.
- Who had more hits? Ben Zobrist, with 1,566 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.
- Who drove in more runs? Ben Zobrist, with 768 to J. T. Realmuto's 728.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ben Zobrist, with 10,712 career PIV to J. T. Realmuto's 5,655.
- Who won more championships? Ben Zobrist, with 2 World Series titles to J. T. Realmuto's 0.
J. T. Realmuto
Ben Zobrist
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for J. T. Realmuto and Ben Zobrist. 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 | Ben Zobrist |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,496 | Leads: 1,651 |
| At-Bats | 5,464 | Leads: 5,880 |
| Runs | 748 | Leads: 884 |
| Hits | 1,451 | Leads: 1,566 |
| Doubles | 298 | Leads: 349 |
| Triples | 35 | Leads: 44 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 191 | 167 |
| RBI | 728 | Leads: 768 |
| Walks | 402 | Leads: 832 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,276 | 994 |
| Stolen Bases | 107 | Leads: 116 |
| Batting Avg | .266 | Leads: .266 |
| On-Base % | .324 | Leads: .357 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .438 | .426 |
| OPS | .762 | Leads: .783 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ben Zobrist outpaces J. T. Realmuto 10,712 to 5,655 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 714 PIV per season to 471, across 15 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
Ben Zobrist — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Ben Zobrist leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while J. T. Realmuto owns home runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Ben Zobrist. PIV agrees: Ben Zobrist 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 Ben Zobrist careers compare
J. T. Realmuto and Ben Zobrist were active at the same time between 2014 and 2019. The two careers are close in length, 1,496 games for J. T. Realmuto and 1,651 for Ben Zobrist across 12 and 15 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Where J. T. Realmuto comes out ahead, it is in home runs (191 to 167) and slugging percentage (.438 to .426). J. T. Realmuto struck out more than walked (1,276 to 402); Ben Zobrist struck out more than walked (994 to 832). J. T. Realmuto was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, J. T. Realmuto holds the edge, .438 to .426. J. T. Realmuto's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
J. T. Realmuto vs Ben Zobrist: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, J. T. Realmuto or Ben Zobrist?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Ben Zobrist leads J. T. Realmuto in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did J. T. Realmuto or Ben Zobrist hit more home runs?
- J. T. Realmuto, with 191 to Ben Zobrist's 167.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ben Zobrist, with .783 to J. T. Realmuto's .762.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Neither — both are at .266.
- Who had more hits?
- Ben Zobrist, with 1,566 to J. T. Realmuto's 1,451.