Bobby Abreu vs Scott Rolen: Career Stats Comparison
Bobby Abreu 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). Bobby Abreu played 1996–2014 as a hitter; Scott Rolen played 1996–2012 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
Bobby Abreu (1996–2014) and Scott Rolen (1996–2012) — both broke in during the 1990s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Bobby Abreu finished with 2,470 hits and 288 home runs; Scott Rolen finished with 2,077 hits and 316 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Scott Rolen, with 316 to Bobby Abreu's 288.
- Who had the higher OPS? Bobby Abreu, with .870 to Scott Rolen's .855.
- Who had the higher batting average? Bobby Abreu, with .291 to Scott Rolen's .281.
- Who had more hits? Bobby Abreu, with 2,470 to Scott Rolen's 2,077.
- Who drove in more runs? Bobby Abreu, with 1,363 to Scott Rolen's 1,287.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Bobby Abreu, with 32,162 career PIV to Scott Rolen's 20,867.
- Who won more championships? Scott Rolen, with 1 World Series title to Bobby Abreu's 0.
Bobby Abreu
Scott Rolen
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Bobby Abreu and Scott Rolen. 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Bobby Abreu | Scott Rolen |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,425 | 2,038 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,480 | 7,398 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,453 | 1,211 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,470 | 2,077 |
| Doubles | Leads: 574 | 517 |
| Triples | Leads: 59 | 43 |
| Home Runs | 288 | Leads: 316 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,363 | 1,287 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,476 | 899 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,840 | 1,410 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 400 | 118 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .291 | .281 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .395 | .364 |
| Slugging % | .475 | Leads: .490 |
| OPS | Leads: .870 | .855 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Bobby Abreu outpaces Scott Rolen 32,162 to 20,867 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,608 PIV per season to 1,098, across 20 seasons to 19. 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).
Bobby Abreu — top 3 seasons by OPS
Scott Rolen — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Bobby Abreu leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Scott Rolen owns home runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Bobby Abreu. PIV agrees: Bobby Abreu grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Bobby Abreu and Scott Rolen careers compare
From 1996 through 2012, Bobby Abreu and Scott Rolen were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,425 games for Bobby Abreu and 2,038 for Scott Rolen across 20 and 19 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. The green cells for Scott Rolen are home runs (316 to 288) and slugging percentage (.490 to .475). Bobby Abreu struck out more than walked (1,840 to 1,476); Scott Rolen struck out more than walked (1,410 to 899). Scott Rolen is the more power-leaning hitter, with 316 of 2,077 hits leaving the park. Bobby Abreu was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Bobby Abreu vs Scott Rolen: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Bobby Abreu or Scott Rolen?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Bobby Abreu leads Scott Rolen in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Bobby Abreu or Scott Rolen hit more home runs?
- Scott Rolen, with 316 to Bobby Abreu's 288.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Bobby Abreu, with .870 to Scott Rolen's .855.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Bobby Abreu, with .291 to Scott Rolen's .281.
- Who had more hits?
- Bobby Abreu, with 2,470 to Scott Rolen's 2,077.