Jose Altuve vs Ivan Rodriguez: Career Stats Comparison
Ivan Rodriguez has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jose Altuve has played 2011–present 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
Jose Altuve (2011–present) and Ivan Rodriguez (1991–2011) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jose Altuve has 2,519 hits and 271 home runs through October 12, 2026; 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 Jose Altuve's 271.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jose Altuve, with .818 to Ivan Rodriguez's .798.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jose Altuve, with .300 to Ivan Rodriguez's .296.
- Who had more hits? Ivan Rodriguez, with 2,844 to Jose Altuve's 2,519.
- Who drove in more runs? Ivan Rodriguez, with 1,332 to Jose Altuve's 939.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jose Altuve, with 22,947 career PIV to Ivan Rodriguez's 10,232.
- Who won more championships? Jose Altuve, with 2 World Series titles to Ivan Rodriguez's 1.
Jose Altuve
Ivan Rodriguez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Altuve 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 2010s and the 1990s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Jose Altuve is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Jose Altuve | Ivan Rodriguez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,110 | Leads: 2,543 |
| At-Bats | 8,405 | Leads: 9,592 |
| Runs | 1,306 | Leads: 1,354 |
| Hits | 2,519 | Leads: 2,844 |
| Doubles | 479 | Leads: 572 |
| Triples | 34 | Leads: 51 |
| Home Runs | 271 | Leads: 311 |
| RBI | 939 | Leads: 1,332 |
| Walks | Leads: 696 | 513 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,253 | 1,474 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 330 | 127 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .300 | .296 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .357 | .334 |
| Slugging % | .462 | Leads: .464 |
| OPS | Leads: .818 | .798 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jose Altuve outpaces Ivan Rodriguez 22,947 to 10,232 — driven by per-season impact — 1,530 PIV per season to 445 — rather than by longevity, since Jose Altuve played 15 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).
Jose Altuve — top 3 seasons by OPS
Ivan Rodriguez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jose Altuve leads in stolen bases, batting average, OBP, and OPS, 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 Jose Altuve. PIV agrees: Jose Altuve grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jose Altuve and Ivan Rodriguez careers compare
From 2011 through 2011, Jose Altuve and Ivan Rodriguez were in the majors together. With 2,110 games against 2,543 across 15 and 23 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Jose Altuve struck out more than walked (1,253 to 696); Ivan Rodriguez struck out more than walked (1,474 to 513). Jose Altuve was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In on-base percentage, Jose Altuve holds the edge, .357 to .334. Best seasons: 2017 for Jose Altuve (.957 OPS, 24 HR, 81 RBI, .346 avg) and 2000 for Ivan Rodriguez (1.042 OPS, 27 HR, 83 RBI, .347 avg). Because Jose Altuve is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Jose Altuve vs Ivan Rodriguez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jose Altuve or Ivan Rodriguez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Ivan Rodriguez leads Jose Altuve in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jose Altuve or Ivan Rodriguez hit more home runs?
- Ivan Rodriguez, with 311 to Jose Altuve's 271.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jose Altuve, with .818 to Ivan Rodriguez's .798.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jose Altuve, with .300 to Ivan Rodriguez's .296.
- Who had more hits?
- Ivan Rodriguez, with 2,844 to Jose Altuve's 2,519.