Nolan Arenado vs Robinson Cano: Career Stats Comparison
Robinson Cano 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). Nolan Arenado has played 2013–present as a hitter; Robinson Cano played 2005–2022 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 Robinson Cano (2005–2022) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Nolan Arenado has 2,057 hits and 383 home runs through October 12, 2026; Robinson Cano finished with 2,639 hits and 335 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Nolan Arenado, with 383 to Robinson Cano's 335.
- Who had the higher OPS? Nolan Arenado, with .843 to Robinson Cano's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average? Robinson Cano, with .301 to Nolan Arenado's .280.
- Who had more hits? Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to Nolan Arenado's 2,057.
- Who drove in more runs? Robinson Cano, with 1,306 to Nolan Arenado's 1,270.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Robinson Cano, with 25,312 career PIV to Nolan Arenado's 21,230.
- Who won more championships? Robinson Cano, with 1 World Series title to Nolan Arenado's 0.
Nolan Arenado
Robinson Cano
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Nolan Arenado and Robinson Cano. 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.
Nolan Arenado is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Nolan Arenado | Robinson Cano |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,939 | Leads: 2,267 |
| At-Bats | 7,340 | Leads: 8,773 |
| Runs | 1,072 | Leads: 1,262 |
| Hits | 2,057 | Leads: 2,639 |
| Doubles | 430 | Leads: 572 |
| Triples | Leads: 35 | 33 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 383 | 335 |
| RBI | 1,270 | Leads: 1,306 |
| Walks | Leads: 629 | 620 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,214 | 1,214 |
| Stolen Bases | 35 | Leads: 51 |
| Batting Avg | .280 | Leads: .301 |
| On-Base % | .338 | Leads: .351 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .505 | .488 |
| OPS | Leads: .843 | .839 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Robinson Cano leads Nolan Arenado 25,312 to 21,230 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Robinson Cano played 19 seasons to Nolan Arenado's 13, while Nolan Arenado carries the higher per-season figure (1,633 to 1,332). 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
Robinson Cano — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Robinson Cano leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Nolan Arenado owns home runs and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Robinson Cano. PIV agrees: Robinson Cano 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 Robinson Cano careers compare
The careers of Nolan Arenado (2013–present) and Robinson Cano (2005–2022) overlapped from 2013 to 2022, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. The two careers are close in length, 1,939 games for Nolan Arenado and 2,267 for Robinson Cano across 13 and 19 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Nolan Arenado struck out more than walked (1,214 to 629), and Robinson Cano struck out more than walked (1,214 to 620). Nolan Arenado is the more power-leaning hitter, with 383 of 2,057 hits leaving the park. In slugging percentage, Nolan Arenado holds the edge, .505 to .488. Because Nolan Arenado is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Nolan Arenado vs Robinson Cano: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Nolan Arenado or Robinson Cano?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robinson Cano leads Nolan Arenado in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Nolan Arenado or Robinson Cano hit more home runs?
- Nolan Arenado, with 383 to Robinson Cano's 335.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Nolan Arenado, with .843 to Robinson Cano's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Robinson Cano, with .301 to Nolan Arenado's .280.
- Who had more hits?
- Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to Nolan Arenado's 2,057.