Pete Alonso reached 91 RBI on Wednesday, August 26, tying Houston's Yordan Alvarez for the American League lead. The Baltimore Orioles first baseman has turned in one of the most productive run-producing seasons in the AL, reaching that mark with the Orioles still playing meaningful regular-season baseball deep into August. For a franchise that brought Alonso in to drive in runs, 91 RBI at this point in the calendar is exactly the kind of production that justifies the investment.

Pete Alonso's 2026 RBI Total in Context

Ninety-one RBI is a significant number. To put it in perspective, Alonso posted 126 RBI across the full 2025 season — a 162-game body of work. Reaching 91 with games still remaining in August 2026 puts him on a pace that, if sustained, would challenge or surpass that 2025 total. That is not a projection being forced here — the number simply speaks for itself.

The man he is tied with, Yordan Alvarez, is no soft benchmark. The Houston Astros designated hitter has matched Alonso at 91 RBI through the same point in the 2026 season. Matching his RBI output means Alonso has been operating at the highest level of AL run production this season.

What the Numbers Say About Alonso's Profile

Alonso's 2025 season provides the clearest reference point for understanding what he is capable of. He slashed .272/.347/.524 with an .871 OPS, hitting 38 home runs and driving in 126 runs across 162 games. He posted 41 doubles, walked 61 times, and accumulated 327 total bases. His ground-out to air-out ratio of 0.81 reflects a hitter who consistently elevates the ball — a profile built to generate extra-base damage and run production.

Defensively at first base in 2025, he posted a .992 fielding percentage across 160 games, with 100 double plays turned. The complete picture is a player who contributes at both ends of the position.

That 2025 foundation makes his 2026 RBI pace credible rather than fluky. Alonso has the track record and the skill set to sustain this kind of production.

The AL RBI Race: Alonso and Alvarez at 91

The AL RBI leaderboard now has two names at the top: Alonso and Alvarez, both at 91. What separates this tie from a routine statistical moment is timing. August 26 leaves meaningful regular-season games still on the schedule. Every game from here carries weight in the standings and in individual races like this one.

For Alonso, getting to 91 is a milestone — but the number that will define his 2026 season is wherever he finishes. The race with Alvarez is real, and both players have the power to move that number quickly. A two-run homer here, a bases-clearing double there — the lead in this category can shift from series to series.

Key 2025 Alonso Hitting Stats for Reference

  • Batting average: .272
  • OBP: .347
  • Slugging: .524
  • OPS: .871
  • Home runs: 38
  • RBI: 126
  • Doubles: 41
  • Total bases: 327
  • Plate appearances: 709

What Comes Next for Alonso and the Orioles

The Orioles brought Alonso into the lineup to be a middle-of-the-order force, and 91 RBI confirms he is filling that role. No 2026 slash line or home run total beyond the RBI figure is available in the current data snapshot, but the RBI pace alone — 91 through late August — tells the story of a hitter who has been consistently productive in run-scoring situations all season. The stretch run of the 2026 regular season will test whether he can hold or take sole possession of the AL lead.

Alvarez and the Astros will not make it easy. But Alonso has shown — both in 2025 and through August of 2026 — that he belongs in this conversation. The at-bats ahead at Camden Yards and on the road will go a long way toward determining which name sits alone at the top of the AL RBI leaderboard when the regular season closes.