Jose Altuve vs Scott Rolen: Career Stats Comparison
Scott Rolen has the better career line of the two, leading 8 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; 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
Jose Altuve (2011–present) and Scott Rolen (1996–2012) — 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; 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 Jose Altuve's 271.
- Who had the higher OPS? Scott Rolen, with .855 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jose Altuve, with .300 to Scott Rolen's .281.
- Who had more hits? Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Scott Rolen's 2,077.
- Who drove in more runs? Scott Rolen, with 1,287 to Jose Altuve's 939.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jose Altuve, with 22,947 career PIV to Scott Rolen's 20,867.
- Who won more championships? Jose Altuve, with 2 World Series titles to Scott Rolen's 1.
Jose Altuve
Scott Rolen
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Altuve 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, 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 | Scott Rolen |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,110 | 2,038 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,405 | 7,398 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,306 | 1,211 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,519 | 2,077 |
| Doubles | 479 | Leads: 517 |
| Triples | 34 | Leads: 43 |
| Home Runs | 271 | Leads: 316 |
| RBI | 939 | Leads: 1,287 |
| Walks | 696 | Leads: 899 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,253 | 1,410 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 330 | 118 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .300 | .281 |
| On-Base % | .357 | Leads: .364 |
| Slugging % | .462 | Leads: .490 |
| OPS | .818 | Leads: .855 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jose Altuve leads Scott Rolen 22,947 to 20,867 — driven by per-season impact — 1,530 PIV per season to 1,098 — rather than by longevity, since Jose Altuve played 15 seasons to Scott Rolen's 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).
Jose Altuve — top 3 seasons by OPS
Scott Rolen — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jose Altuve leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Scott Rolen owns home runs, RBI, and OBP. 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 Scott Rolen careers compare
Jose Altuve and Scott Rolen were active at the same time between 2011 and 2012. The two careers are close in length, 2,110 games for Jose Altuve and 2,038 for Scott Rolen across 15 and 19 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Jose Altuve struck out more than walked (1,253 to 696), and 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. Jose Altuve was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Scott Rolen holds the edge, .490 to .462. Jose Altuve's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Jose Altuve vs Scott Rolen: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jose Altuve or Scott Rolen?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Scott Rolen leads Jose Altuve in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jose Altuve or Scott Rolen hit more home runs?
- Scott Rolen, with 316 to Jose Altuve's 271.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Scott Rolen, with .855 to Jose Altuve's .818.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jose Altuve, with .300 to Scott Rolen's .281.
- Who had more hits?
- Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Scott Rolen's 2,077.