Luis Arraez vs Ian Kinsler: Career Stats Comparison
Ian Kinsler has the better career line of the two, leading 12 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Luis Arraez has played 2019–present as a hitter; Ian Kinsler played 2006–2019 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
Luis Arraez (2019–present) and Ian Kinsler (2006–2019) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Luis Arraez has 1,213 hits and 42 home runs through October 12, 2026; Ian Kinsler finished with 1,999 hits and 257 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Ian Kinsler, with 257 to Luis Arraez's 42.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ian Kinsler, with .777 to Luis Arraez's .775.
- Who had the higher batting average? Luis Arraez, with .316 to Ian Kinsler's .269.
- Who had more hits? Ian Kinsler, with 1,999 to Luis Arraez's 1,213.
- Who drove in more runs? Ian Kinsler, with 909 to Luis Arraez's 372.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ian Kinsler, with 9,201 career PIV to Luis Arraez's 5,038.
- Who won more championships? Ian Kinsler, with 1 World Series title to Luis Arraez's 0.
Ian Kinsler
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Luis Arraez and Ian Kinsler. 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.
Luis Arraez is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Luis Arraez | Ian Kinsler |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 991 | Leads: 1,888 |
| At-Bats | 3,840 | Leads: 7,423 |
| Runs | 503 | Leads: 1,243 |
| Hits | 1,213 | Leads: 1,999 |
| Doubles | 202 | Leads: 416 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 41 |
| Home Runs | 42 | Leads: 257 |
| RBI | 372 | Leads: 909 |
| Walks | 264 | Leads: 693 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 243 | 1,046 |
| Stolen Bases | 41 | Leads: 243 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .316 | .269 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .360 | .337 |
| Slugging % | .414 | Leads: .440 |
| OPS | .775 | Leads: .777 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ian Kinsler outpaces Luis Arraez 9,201 to 5,038 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Ian Kinsler played 15 seasons to Luis Arraez's 8, while Luis Arraez carries the higher per-season figure (630 to 613). 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).
Luis Arraez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Ian Kinsler — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Ian Kinsler leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Luis Arraez owns batting average and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Ian Kinsler. PIV agrees: Ian Kinsler grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Luis Arraez and Ian Kinsler careers compare
Luis Arraez and Ian Kinsler were active at the same time between 2019 and 2019. The table compares 991 games of Luis Arraez with 1,888 of Ian Kinsler across 8 and 15 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Luis Arraez's edges on the table are batting average (.316 to .269) and on-base percentage (.360 to .337). At the plate, Luis Arraez walked more often than struck out (264 walks, 243 strikeouts), while Ian Kinsler struck out more than walked (1,046 to 693). Home runs make up a larger share of Ian Kinsler's hits: 42 of 1,213 for Luis Arraez, 257 of 1,999 for Ian Kinsler. Luis Arraez's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Luis Arraez vs Ian Kinsler: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Luis Arraez or Ian Kinsler?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Ian Kinsler leads Luis Arraez in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Luis Arraez or Ian Kinsler hit more home runs?
- Ian Kinsler, with 257 to Luis Arraez's 42.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ian Kinsler, with .777 to Luis Arraez's .775.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Luis Arraez, with .316 to Ian Kinsler's .269.
- Who had more hits?
- Ian Kinsler, with 1,999 to Luis Arraez's 1,213.