Cody Bellinger vs Troy Tulowitzki: Career Stats Comparison
Troy Tulowitzki has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Cody Bellinger has played 2017–present as a hitter; Troy Tulowitzki 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
Cody Bellinger (2017–present) and Troy Tulowitzki (2006–2019) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Cody Bellinger has 1,233 hits and 242 home runs through October 12, 2026; Troy Tulowitzki finished with 1,391 hits and 225 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Cody Bellinger, with 242 to Troy Tulowitzki's 225.
- Who had the higher OPS? Troy Tulowitzki, with .856 to Cody Bellinger's .812.
- Who had the higher batting average? Troy Tulowitzki, with .290 to Cody Bellinger's .261.
- Who had more hits? Troy Tulowitzki, with 1,391 to Cody Bellinger's 1,233.
- Who drove in more runs? Troy Tulowitzki, with 780 to Cody Bellinger's 768.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Troy Tulowitzki, with 16,087 career PIV to Cody Bellinger's 10,298.
- Who won more championships? Cody Bellinger, with 1 World Series title to Troy Tulowitzki's 0.
Cody Bellinger
Troy Tulowitzki
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Cody Bellinger and Troy Tulowitzki. 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.
Cody Bellinger is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Cody Bellinger | Troy Tulowitzki |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,289 | Leads: 1,291 |
| At-Bats | 4,726 | Leads: 4,804 |
| Runs | Leads: 763 | 762 |
| Hits | 1,233 | Leads: 1,391 |
| Doubles | 236 | Leads: 264 |
| Triples | Leads: 31 | 24 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 242 | 225 |
| RBI | 768 | Leads: 780 |
| Walks | Leads: 528 | 511 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,046 | 900 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 116 | 57 |
| Batting Avg | .261 | Leads: .290 |
| On-Base % | .334 | Leads: .361 |
| Slugging % | .478 | Leads: .495 |
| OPS | .812 | Leads: .856 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Troy Tulowitzki outpaces Cody Bellinger 16,087 to 10,298 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,149 PIV per season to 1,144, across 14 seasons to 9. 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).
Cody Bellinger — top 3 seasons by OPS
Troy Tulowitzki — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Troy Tulowitzki leads in hits, RBI, batting average, and OBP, while Cody Bellinger owns home runs, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Troy Tulowitzki. PIV agrees: Troy Tulowitzki grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Cody Bellinger and Troy Tulowitzki careers compare
From 2017 through 2019, Cody Bellinger and Troy Tulowitzki were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 1,289 games for Cody Bellinger and 1,291 for Troy Tulowitzki across 9 and 14 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Cody Bellinger struck out more than walked (1,046 to 528), and Troy Tulowitzki struck out more than walked (900 to 511). Cody Bellinger was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Cody Bellinger's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Cody Bellinger vs Troy Tulowitzki: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Cody Bellinger or Troy Tulowitzki?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Troy Tulowitzki leads Cody Bellinger in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Cody Bellinger or Troy Tulowitzki hit more home runs?
- Cody Bellinger, with 242 to Troy Tulowitzki's 225.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Troy Tulowitzki, with .856 to Cody Bellinger's .812.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Troy Tulowitzki, with .290 to Cody Bellinger's .261.
- Who had more hits?
- Troy Tulowitzki, with 1,391 to Cody Bellinger's 1,233.