Jose Altuve vs Jimmy Rollins: Career Stats Comparison
Jose Altuve and Jimmy Rollins are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jose Altuve has played 2011–present as a hitter; Jimmy Rollins played 2000–2016 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 Jimmy Rollins (2000–2016) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jose Altuve has 2,519 hits and 271 home runs through October 12, 2026; Jimmy Rollins finished with 2,455 hits and 231 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Jose Altuve, with 271 to Jimmy Rollins's 231.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jose Altuve, with .818 to Jimmy Rollins's .743.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jose Altuve, with .300 to Jimmy Rollins's .264.
- Who had more hits? Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Jimmy Rollins's 2,455.
- Who drove in more runs? Jose Altuve, with 939 to Jimmy Rollins's 936.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jose Altuve, with 22,947 career PIV to Jimmy Rollins's 406.
- Who won more championships? Jose Altuve, with 2 World Series titles to Jimmy Rollins's 1.
Jose Altuve
Jimmy Rollins
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Altuve and Jimmy Rollins. 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 2000s 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 | Jimmy Rollins |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,110 | Leads: 2,275 |
| At-Bats | 8,405 | Leads: 9,294 |
| Runs | 1,306 | Leads: 1,421 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,519 | 2,455 |
| Doubles | 479 | Leads: 511 |
| Triples | 34 | Leads: 115 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 271 | 231 |
| RBI | Leads: 939 | 936 |
| Walks | 696 | Leads: 813 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,253 | 1,264 |
| Stolen Bases | 330 | Leads: 470 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .300 | .264 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .357 | .324 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .462 | .418 |
| OPS | Leads: .818 | .743 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jose Altuve outpaces Jimmy Rollins 22,947 to 406 — driven by per-season impact — 1,530 PIV per season to 24 — rather than by longevity, since Jose Altuve played 15 seasons to Jimmy Rollins's 17. 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
Jimmy Rollins — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jose Altuve leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and batting average, while Jimmy Rollins owns runs and stolen bases. 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 Jimmy Rollins careers compare
From 2011 through 2016, Jose Altuve and Jimmy Rollins were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,110 games for Jose Altuve and 2,275 for Jimmy Rollins across 15 and 17 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 Jimmy Rollins struck out more than walked (1,264 to 813). Jimmy Rollins was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Best seasons: 2017 for Jose Altuve (.957 OPS, 24 HR, 81 RBI, .346 avg) and 2007 for Jimmy Rollins (.875 OPS, 30 HR, 94 RBI, .296 avg). Jose Altuve's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Jose Altuve vs Jimmy Rollins: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Jose Altuve or Jimmy Rollins hit more home runs?
- Jose Altuve, with 271 to Jimmy Rollins's 231.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jose Altuve, with .818 to Jimmy Rollins's .743.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jose Altuve, with .300 to Jimmy Rollins's .264.
- Who had more hits?
- Jose Altuve, with 2,519 to Jimmy Rollins's 2,455.