Nolan Arenado vs Toby Harrah: Career Stats Comparison
Nolan Arenado and Toby Harrah 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; Toby Harrah played 1969–1986 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 Toby Harrah (1969–1986) — 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 12, 2026; Toby Harrah finished with 1,954 hits and 195 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 Toby Harrah's 195.
- Who had the higher OPS? Nolan Arenado, with .843 to Toby Harrah's .760.
- Who had the higher batting average? Nolan Arenado, with .280 to Toby Harrah's .264.
- Who had more hits? Nolan Arenado, with 2,057 to Toby Harrah's 1,954.
- Who drove in more runs? Nolan Arenado, with 1,270 to Toby Harrah's 918.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Nolan Arenado, with 21,230 career PIV to Toby Harrah's 15,797.
Nolan Arenado
Toby Harrah
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Nolan Arenado and Toby Harrah. 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 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Nolan Arenado | Toby Harrah |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,939 | Leads: 2,155 |
| At-Bats | 7,340 | Leads: 7,402 |
| Runs | 1,072 | Leads: 1,115 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,057 | 1,954 |
| Doubles | Leads: 430 | 307 |
| Triples | 35 | Leads: 40 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 383 | 195 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,270 | 918 |
| Walks | 629 | Leads: 1,153 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,214 | 868 |
| Stolen Bases | 35 | Leads: 238 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .280 | .264 |
| On-Base % | .338 | Leads: .365 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .505 | .395 |
| OPS | Leads: .843 | .760 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Nolan Arenado outpaces Toby Harrah 21,230 to 15,797 — driven by per-season impact — 1,633 PIV per season to 929 — rather than by longevity, since Nolan Arenado played 13 seasons to Toby Harrah's 17. 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
Toby Harrah — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Nolan Arenado leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and batting average, while Toby Harrah owns runs, stolen bases, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Nolan Arenado. PIV agrees: Nolan Arenado 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 Toby Harrah careers compare
No season is shared: Toby Harrah played 1969–1986, Nolan Arenado 2013–present. With 1,939 games against 2,155 across 13 and 17 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Plate discipline differs: Nolan Arenado struck out more than walked (1,214 to 629), but Toby Harrah walked more often than struck out (1,153 walks, 868 strikeouts). Nolan Arenado is the more power-leaning hitter, with 383 of 2,057 hits leaving the park. Toby Harrah was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In on-base percentage, Toby Harrah holds the edge, .365 to .338. Because Nolan Arenado is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Nolan Arenado vs Toby Harrah: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Nolan Arenado or Toby Harrah hit more home runs?
- Nolan Arenado, with 383 to Toby Harrah's 195.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Nolan Arenado, with .843 to Toby Harrah's .760.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Nolan Arenado, with .280 to Toby Harrah's .264.
- Who had more hits?
- Nolan Arenado, with 2,057 to Toby Harrah's 1,954.