Adrian Beltre vs Ivan Rodriguez: Career Stats Comparison
Adrian Beltre has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Adrian Beltre played 1998–2018 as a hitter; Ivan Rodriguez played 1991–2011 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
Adrian Beltre (1998–2018) and Ivan Rodriguez (1991–2011) — both broke in during the 1990s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Adrian Beltre finished with 3,166 hits and 477 home runs; Ivan Rodriguez finished with 2,844 hits and 311 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Adrian Beltre, with 477 to Ivan Rodriguez's 311.
- Who had the higher OPS? Adrian Beltre, with .819 to Ivan Rodriguez's .798.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ivan Rodriguez, with .296 to Adrian Beltre's .286.
- Who had more hits? Adrian Beltre, with 3,166 to Ivan Rodriguez's 2,844.
- Who drove in more runs? Adrian Beltre, with 1,707 to Ivan Rodriguez's 1,332.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Adrian Beltre, with 22,100 career PIV to Ivan Rodriguez's 10,232.
- Who won more championships? Ivan Rodriguez, with 1 World Series title to Adrian Beltre's 0.
Adrian Beltre
Ivan Rodriguez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Adrian Beltre and Ivan Rodriguez. 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Adrian Beltre | Ivan Rodriguez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,933 | 2,543 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 11,068 | 9,592 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,524 | 1,354 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,166 | 2,844 |
| Doubles | Leads: 636 | 572 |
| Triples | 38 | Leads: 51 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 477 | 311 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,707 | 1,332 |
| Walks | Leads: 848 | 513 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,732 | 1,474 |
| Stolen Bases | 121 | Leads: 127 |
| Batting Avg | .286 | Leads: .296 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .339 | .334 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .480 | .464 |
| OPS | Leads: .819 | .798 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Adrian Beltre outpaces Ivan Rodriguez 22,100 to 10,232 — driven by per-season impact — 1,052 PIV per season to 445 — rather than by longevity, since Adrian Beltre played 21 seasons to Ivan Rodriguez's 23. 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).
Adrian Beltre — top 3 seasons by OPS
Ivan Rodriguez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Adrian Beltre leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Ivan Rodriguez owns stolen bases and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Adrian Beltre. PIV agrees: Adrian Beltre grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Adrian Beltre and Ivan Rodriguez careers compare
Adrian Beltre and Ivan Rodriguez were active at the same time between 1998 and 2011. With 2,933 games against 2,543 across 21 and 23 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Ivan Rodriguez's edges on the table are triples (51 to 38), stolen bases (127 to 121), and batting average (.296 to .286). Adrian Beltre struck out more than walked (1,732 to 848); Ivan Rodriguez struck out more than walked (1,474 to 513). Adrian Beltre is the more power-leaning hitter, with 477 of 3,166 hits leaving the park.
Adrian Beltre vs Ivan Rodriguez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Adrian Beltre or Ivan Rodriguez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Adrian Beltre leads Ivan Rodriguez in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Adrian Beltre or Ivan Rodriguez hit more home runs?
- Adrian Beltre, with 477 to Ivan Rodriguez's 311.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Adrian Beltre, with .819 to Ivan Rodriguez's .798.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ivan Rodriguez, with .296 to Adrian Beltre's .286.
- Who had more hits?
- Adrian Beltre, with 3,166 to Ivan Rodriguez's 2,844.