Nolan Arenado vs Bob Elliott: Career Stats Comparison
Nolan Arenado and Bob Elliott are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Nolan Arenado has played 2013–present as a hitter; Bob Elliott played 1939–1953 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 Bob Elliott (1939–1953) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1930s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Nolan Arenado has 2,057 hits and 383 home runs through October 6, 2026; Bob Elliott finished with 2,061 hits and 170 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 Bob Elliott's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS? Nolan Arenado, with .843 to Bob Elliott's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Bob Elliott, with .289 to Nolan Arenado's .280.
- Who had more hits? Bob Elliott, with 2,061 to Nolan Arenado's 2,057.
- Who drove in more runs? Nolan Arenado, with 1,270 to Bob Elliott's 1,195.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Bob Elliott, with 22,824 career PIV to Nolan Arenado's 21,230.
Nolan Arenado
Bob Elliott
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Nolan Arenado and Bob Elliott. 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 1930s 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 6, 2026.
| Statistic | Nolan Arenado | Bob Elliott |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,939 | Leads: 1,978 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,340 | 7,141 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,072 | 1,064 |
| Hits | 2,057 | Leads: 2,061 |
| Doubles | Leads: 430 | 382 |
| Triples | 35 | Leads: 94 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 383 | 170 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,270 | 1,195 |
| Walks | 629 | Leads: 967 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,214 | 604 |
| Stolen Bases | 35 | Leads: 60 |
| Batting Avg | .280 | Leads: .289 |
| On-Base % | .338 | Leads: .375 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .505 | .440 |
| OPS | Leads: .843 | .815 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Bob Elliott edges Nolan Arenado 22,824 to 21,230 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Bob Elliott played 16 seasons to Nolan Arenado's 13, while Nolan Arenado carries the higher per-season figure (1,633 to 1,427). 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
Bob Elliott — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Bob Elliott leads in hits, stolen bases, batting average, and OBP, while Nolan Arenado owns home runs, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Bob Elliott. PIV agrees: Bob Elliott 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 Bob Elliott careers compare
Bob Elliott (1939–1953) was finished before Nolan Arenado (2013–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. The two careers are close in length, 1,939 games for Nolan Arenado and 1,978 for Bob Elliott across 13 and 16 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Plate discipline differs: Nolan Arenado struck out more than walked (1,214 to 629), but Bob Elliott walked more often than struck out (967 walks, 604 strikeouts). Home runs make up a larger share of Nolan Arenado's hits: 383 of 2,057 for Nolan Arenado, 170 of 2,061 for Bob Elliott. In slugging percentage, Nolan Arenado holds the edge, .505 to .440. Nolan Arenado's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Nolan Arenado vs Bob Elliott: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Nolan Arenado or Bob Elliott hit more home runs?
- Nolan Arenado, with 383 to Bob Elliott's 170.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Nolan Arenado, with .843 to Bob Elliott's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Bob Elliott, with .289 to Nolan Arenado's .280.
- Who had more hits?
- Bob Elliott, with 2,061 to Nolan Arenado's 2,057.