Roberto Alomar vs Ivan Rodriguez: Career Stats Comparison
Roberto Alomar and Ivan Rodriguez are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Roberto Alomar played 1988–2004 as a hitter; Ivan Rodriguez played 1991–2011 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
Roberto Alomar (1988–2004) and Ivan Rodriguez (1991–2011) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Roberto Alomar finished with 2,724 hits and 210 home runs; Ivan Rodriguez finished with 2,844 hits and 311 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Ivan Rodriguez, with 311 to Roberto Alomar's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS? Roberto Alomar, with .814 to Ivan Rodriguez's .798.
- Who had the higher batting average? Roberto Alomar, with .300 to Ivan Rodriguez's .296.
- Who had more hits? Ivan Rodriguez, with 2,844 to Roberto Alomar's 2,724.
- Who drove in more runs? Ivan Rodriguez, with 1,332 to Roberto Alomar's 1,134.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Roberto Alomar, with 20,285 career PIV to Ivan Rodriguez's 10,232.
- Who won more championships? Roberto Alomar, with 2 World Series titles to Ivan Rodriguez's 1.
Roberto Alomar
Ivan Rodriguez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Roberto Alomar and Ivan Rodriguez. 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 1980s and the 1990s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Roberto Alomar | Ivan Rodriguez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,379 | Leads: 2,543 |
| At-Bats | 9,073 | Leads: 9,592 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,508 | 1,354 |
| Hits | 2,724 | Leads: 2,844 |
| Doubles | 504 | Leads: 572 |
| Triples | Leads: 80 | 51 |
| Home Runs | 210 | Leads: 311 |
| RBI | 1,134 | Leads: 1,332 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,032 | 513 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,140 | 1,474 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 474 | 127 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .300 | .296 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .371 | .334 |
| Slugging % | .443 | Leads: .464 |
| OPS | Leads: .814 | .798 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Roberto Alomar outpaces Ivan Rodriguez 20,285 to 10,232 — driven by per-season impact — 1,068 PIV per season to 445 — rather than by longevity, since Roberto Alomar played 19 seasons to Ivan Rodriguez's 23. 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).
Roberto Alomar — top 3 seasons by OPS
Ivan Rodriguez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Roberto Alomar leads in runs, stolen bases, batting average, and OBP, while Ivan Rodriguez owns hits, home runs, and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Roberto Alomar. PIV agrees: Roberto Alomar grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Roberto Alomar and Ivan Rodriguez careers compare
Roberto Alomar and Ivan Rodriguez were active at the same time between 1991 and 2004. The two careers are close in length, 2,379 games for Roberto Alomar and 2,543 for Ivan Rodriguez across 19 and 23 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Roberto Alomar struck out more than walked (1,140 to 1,032); Ivan Rodriguez struck out more than walked (1,474 to 513). Home runs make up a larger share of Ivan Rodriguez's hits: 210 of 2,724 for Roberto Alomar, 311 of 2,844 for Ivan Rodriguez. Roberto Alomar was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Roberto Alomar vs Ivan Rodriguez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Roberto Alomar or Ivan Rodriguez hit more home runs?
- Ivan Rodriguez, with 311 to Roberto Alomar's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Roberto Alomar, with .814 to Ivan Rodriguez's .798.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Roberto Alomar, with .300 to Ivan Rodriguez's .296.
- Who had more hits?
- Ivan Rodriguez, with 2,844 to Roberto Alomar's 2,724.