Nolan Arenado vs Adrian Beltre: Career Stats Comparison
Adrian Beltre 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). Nolan Arenado has played 2013–present as a hitter; Adrian Beltre played 1998–2018 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
Nolan Arenado (2013–present) and Adrian Beltre (1998–2018) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Nolan Arenado has 2,057 hits and 383 home runs through October 12, 2026; Adrian Beltre finished with 3,166 hits and 477 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Adrian Beltre, with 477 to Nolan Arenado's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS? Nolan Arenado, with .843 to Adrian Beltre's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average? Adrian Beltre, with .286 to Nolan Arenado's .280.
- Who had more hits? Adrian Beltre, with 3,166 to Nolan Arenado's 2,057.
- Who drove in more runs? Adrian Beltre, with 1,707 to Nolan Arenado's 1,270.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Adrian Beltre, with 22,100 career PIV to Nolan Arenado's 21,230.
Nolan Arenado
Adrian Beltre
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Nolan Arenado and Adrian Beltre. 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.
Nolan Arenado is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Nolan Arenado | Adrian Beltre |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,939 | Leads: 2,933 |
| At-Bats | 7,340 | Leads: 11,068 |
| Runs | 1,072 | Leads: 1,524 |
| Hits | 2,057 | Leads: 3,166 |
| Doubles | 430 | Leads: 636 |
| Triples | 35 | Leads: 38 |
| Home Runs | 383 | Leads: 477 |
| RBI | 1,270 | Leads: 1,707 |
| Walks | 629 | Leads: 848 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,214 | 1,732 |
| Stolen Bases | 35 | Leads: 121 |
| Batting Avg | .280 | Leads: .286 |
| On-Base % | .338 | Leads: .339 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .505 | .480 |
| OPS | Leads: .843 | .819 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Adrian Beltre edges Nolan Arenado 22,100 to 21,230 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Adrian Beltre played 21 seasons to Nolan Arenado's 13, while Nolan Arenado carries the higher per-season figure (1,633 to 1,052). 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).
Nolan Arenado — top 3 seasons by OPS
Adrian Beltre — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Adrian Beltre leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Nolan Arenado owns OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Adrian Beltre. PIV agrees: Adrian Beltre grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Nolan Arenado and Adrian Beltre careers compare
Nolan Arenado and Adrian Beltre were active at the same time between 2013 and 2018. Adrian Beltre has the far longer record, 2,933 games against 1,939 across 13 and 21 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Nolan Arenado's edges on the table are slugging percentage (.505 to .480) and OPS (.843 to .819). Nolan Arenado struck out more than walked (1,214 to 629); Adrian Beltre struck out more than walked (1,732 to 848). Adrian Beltre was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Nolan Arenado holds the edge, .505 to .480. Because Nolan Arenado is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Nolan Arenado vs Adrian Beltre: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Nolan Arenado or Adrian Beltre?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Adrian Beltre leads Nolan Arenado in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Nolan Arenado or Adrian Beltre hit more home runs?
- Adrian Beltre, with 477 to Nolan Arenado's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Nolan Arenado, with .843 to Adrian Beltre's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Adrian Beltre, with .286 to Nolan Arenado's .280.
- Who had more hits?
- Adrian Beltre, with 3,166 to Nolan Arenado's 2,057.