Nolan Arenado vs Stan Hack: Career Stats Comparison
Nolan Arenado and Stan Hack 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; Stan Hack played 1932–1947 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 Stan Hack (1932–1947) — 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 12, 2026; Stan Hack finished with 2,193 hits and 57 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 Stan Hack's 57.
- Who had the higher OPS? Nolan Arenado, with .843 to Stan Hack's .791.
- Who had the higher batting average? Stan Hack, with .301 to Nolan Arenado's .280.
- Who had more hits? Stan Hack, with 2,193 to Nolan Arenado's 2,057.
- Who drove in more runs? Nolan Arenado, with 1,270 to Stan Hack's 642.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Nolan Arenado, with 21,230 career PIV to Stan Hack's 19,618.
Nolan Arenado
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Nolan Arenado and Stan Hack. 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 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Nolan Arenado | Stan Hack |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,939 | 1,938 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,340 | 7,278 |
| Runs | 1,072 | Leads: 1,239 |
| Hits | 2,057 | Leads: 2,193 |
| Doubles | Leads: 430 | 363 |
| Triples | 35 | Leads: 81 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 383 | 57 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,270 | 642 |
| Walks | 629 | Leads: 1,092 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,214 | 466 |
| Stolen Bases | 35 | Leads: 165 |
| Batting Avg | .280 | Leads: .301 |
| On-Base % | .338 | Leads: .394 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .505 | .397 |
| OPS | Leads: .843 | .791 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Nolan Arenado edges Stan Hack 21,230 to 19,618 — driven by per-season impact — 1,633 PIV per season to 1,226 — rather than by longevity, since Nolan Arenado played 13 seasons to Stan Hack's 16. 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
Stan Hack — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Stan Hack leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Nolan Arenado owns home runs, RBI, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Stan Hack. Note that PIV actually grades Nolan Arenado ahead, which means Stan Hack's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Nolan Arenado and Stan Hack careers compare
Stan Hack (1932–1947) was finished before Nolan Arenado (2013–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. With 1,939 games against 1,938 across 13 and 16 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Nolan Arenado struck out more than walked (1,214 to 629), while Stan Hack walked more often than struck out (1,092 walks, 466 strikeouts). Nolan Arenado is the more power-leaning hitter, with 383 of 2,057 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Stan Hack stole more often per game played (35 steals in 1,939 games for Nolan Arenado, 165 in 1,938 for Stan Hack). Nolan Arenado's slugging percentage of .505 tops Stan Hack's .397. Nolan Arenado's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Nolan Arenado vs Stan Hack: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Nolan Arenado or Stan Hack hit more home runs?
- Nolan Arenado, with 383 to Stan Hack's 57.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Nolan Arenado, with .843 to Stan Hack's .791.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Stan Hack, with .301 to Nolan Arenado's .280.
- Who had more hits?
- Stan Hack, with 2,193 to Nolan Arenado's 2,057.