Jackie Robinson vs Gleyber Torres: Career Stats Comparison
Jackie Robinson has the better career line of the two, leading 13 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jackie Robinson played 1947–1956 as a hitter; Gleyber Torres has played 2018–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
Jackie Robinson (1947–1956) and Gleyber Torres (2018–present) — they broke in during the 1940s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jackie Robinson finished with 1,568 hits and 141 home runs; Gleyber Torres has 1,099 hits and 162 home runs through October 6, 2026. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Gleyber Torres, with 162 to Jackie Robinson's 141.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jackie Robinson, with .887 to Gleyber Torres's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jackie Robinson, with .313 to Gleyber Torres's .263.
- Who had more hits? Jackie Robinson, with 1,568 to Gleyber Torres's 1,099.
- Who drove in more runs? Jackie Robinson, with 764 to Gleyber Torres's 553.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jackie Robinson, with 25,382 career PIV to Gleyber Torres's 5,028.
- Who won more championships? Jackie Robinson, with 1 World Series title to Gleyber Torres's 0.
Jackie Robinson
Gleyber Torres
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jackie Robinson and Gleyber Torres. 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 1940s and the 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Gleyber Torres is still active — his totals below are current through October 6, 2026.
| Statistic | Jackie Robinson | Gleyber Torres |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,418 | 1,129 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 5,006 | 4,171 |
| Runs | Leads: 974 | 596 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,568 | 1,099 |
| Doubles | Leads: 287 | 189 |
| Triples | Leads: 55 | 4 |
| Home Runs | 141 | Leads: 162 |
| RBI | Leads: 764 | 553 |
| Walks | Leads: 756 | 475 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 291 | 928 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 203 | 57 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .313 | .263 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .410 | .340 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .477 | .427 |
| OPS | Leads: .887 | .767 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jackie Robinson outpaces Gleyber Torres 25,382 to 5,028 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,307 PIV per season to 629, across 11 seasons to 8. 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).
Jackie Robinson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Gleyber Torres — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jackie Robinson leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Gleyber Torres owns home runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jackie Robinson. PIV agrees: Jackie Robinson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Jackie Robinson and Gleyber Torres careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Jackie Robinson's ended in 1956, and Gleyber Torres debuted in 2018. The two careers are close in length, 1,418 games for Jackie Robinson and 1,129 for Gleyber Torres across 11 and 8 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Where Gleyber Torres comes out ahead, it is in home runs (162 to 141). Plate discipline differs: Jackie Robinson walked more often than struck out (756 walks, 291 strikeouts), but Gleyber Torres struck out more than walked (928 to 475). Gleyber Torres is the more power-leaning hitter, with 162 of 1,099 hits leaving the park. Jackie Robinson was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Because Gleyber Torres is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Jackie Robinson vs Gleyber Torres: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jackie Robinson or Gleyber Torres?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jackie Robinson leads Gleyber Torres in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jackie Robinson or Gleyber Torres hit more home runs?
- Gleyber Torres, with 162 to Jackie Robinson's 141.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jackie Robinson, with .887 to Gleyber Torres's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jackie Robinson, with .313 to Gleyber Torres's .263.
- Who had more hits?
- Jackie Robinson, with 1,568 to Gleyber Torres's 1,099.