Who is better, Grimes or Alomar?
Burleigh Grimes leads with a GOAT score of 85.8 against 85.7 for Roberto Alomar — a gap of 0.1 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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Grimes vs Alomar
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Quick answer
GOAT Rank currently ranks Burleigh Grimes above Roberto Alomar: 85.8 vs 85.7. Burleigh Grimes leads on Longevity, Statistics. Roberto Alomar leads on Honours, Dominance.
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GrimesWinner
85.8Grimes wins: Longevity, Statistics
Alomar
85.7Alomar wins: Dominance, Honours
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Category radar
Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🇺🇸 Burleigh Grimes
85.8
Grimes leads in 3 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Burleigh Grimes
2. Roberto Alomar
Category breakdown
Season form · Form index per season
Career timeline · Form index per season
Cumulative output season by season — the shape of each career against the other.
GOAT pace tracker
Career stage · GOAT pace
Through season 5 · Form index per season1. 🇵🇷 Roberto Alomar5 seasons played · career day 1,826326 home runs
Setting the pace at this stage
2. 🇺🇸 Burleigh Grimes5 seasons played · career day 2,19177 home runs
-76.4% vs Alomar at the same stage
| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Grimes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 137 |
| 🇵🇷 Alomar | 0 | 0 | 55 | 115 | 250 | 680 |
Careers are aligned from debut; the first 5 season periods are measured against the same career window.
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GOAT Rank · the data
Grimes85.8
Alomar85.7
FAQ
Where does Alomar beat Grimes?
Alomar scores higher on dominance, honours. Grimes leads on statistics, longevity.
How is the Grimes vs Alomar score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Grimes: 85.8, Alomar: 85.7.
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