Nolan Arenado vs Darrell Evans: Career Stats Comparison
Darrell Evans has the better career line of the two, leading 10 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; Darrell Evans played 1969–1989 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 Darrell Evans (1969–1989) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1960s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Nolan Arenado has 2,057 hits and 383 home runs through October 6, 2026; Darrell Evans finished with 2,223 hits and 414 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Darrell Evans, with 414 to Nolan Arenado's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS? Nolan Arenado, with .843 to Darrell Evans's .792.
- Who had the higher batting average? Nolan Arenado, with .280 to Darrell Evans's .248.
- Who had more hits? Darrell Evans, with 2,223 to Nolan Arenado's 2,057.
- Who drove in more runs? Darrell Evans, with 1,354 to Nolan Arenado's 1,270.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Darrell Evans, with 26,064 career PIV to Nolan Arenado's 21,230.
- Who won more championships? Darrell Evans, with 1 World Series title to Nolan Arenado's 0.
Nolan Arenado
Darrell Evans
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Nolan Arenado and Darrell Evans. 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 1960s 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 | Darrell Evans |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,939 | Leads: 2,687 |
| At-Bats | 7,340 | Leads: 8,973 |
| Runs | 1,072 | Leads: 1,344 |
| Hits | 2,057 | Leads: 2,223 |
| Doubles | Leads: 430 | 329 |
| Triples | 35 | Leads: 36 |
| Home Runs | 383 | Leads: 414 |
| RBI | 1,270 | Leads: 1,354 |
| Walks | 629 | Leads: 1,605 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,214 | 1,410 |
| Stolen Bases | 35 | Leads: 98 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .280 | .248 |
| On-Base % | .338 | Leads: .361 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .505 | .431 |
| OPS | Leads: .843 | .792 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Darrell Evans leads Nolan Arenado 26,064 to 21,230 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Darrell Evans played 22 seasons to Nolan Arenado's 13, while Nolan Arenado carries the higher per-season figure (1,633 to 1,185). 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
Darrell Evans — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Darrell Evans leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Nolan Arenado owns batting average and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Darrell Evans. PIV agrees: Darrell Evans 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 Darrell Evans careers compare
Darrell Evans (1969–1989) was finished before Nolan Arenado (2013–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. With 1,939 games against 2,687 across 13 and 22 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Nolan Arenado are doubles (430 to 329), batting average (.280 to .248), and slugging percentage (.505 to .431). At the plate, Nolan Arenado struck out more than walked (1,214 to 629), while Darrell Evans walked more often than struck out (1,605 walks, 1,410 strikeouts). In slugging percentage, Nolan Arenado holds the edge, .505 to .431. Because Nolan Arenado is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Nolan Arenado vs Darrell Evans: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Nolan Arenado or Darrell Evans?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Darrell Evans leads Nolan Arenado in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Nolan Arenado or Darrell Evans hit more home runs?
- Darrell Evans, with 414 to Nolan Arenado's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Nolan Arenado, with .843 to Darrell Evans's .792.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Nolan Arenado, with .280 to Darrell Evans's .248.
- Who had more hits?
- Darrell Evans, with 2,223 to Nolan Arenado's 2,057.