Craig Biggio vs Alex Rodriguez: Career Stats Comparison
Alex Rodriguez 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). Craig Biggio played 1988–2007 as a hitter; Alex Rodriguez played 1994–2016 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
Craig Biggio (1988–2007) and Alex Rodriguez (1994–2016) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Craig Biggio finished with 3,060 hits and 291 home runs; Alex Rodriguez finished with 3,115 hits and 696 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Alex Rodriguez, with 696 to Craig Biggio's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS? Alex Rodriguez, with .930 to Craig Biggio's .796.
- Who had the higher batting average? Alex Rodriguez, with .295 to Craig Biggio's .281.
- Who had more hits? Alex Rodriguez, with 3,115 to Craig Biggio's 3,060.
- Who drove in more runs? Alex Rodriguez, with 2,086 to Craig Biggio's 1,175.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Alex Rodriguez, with 54,389 career PIV to Craig Biggio's 18,390.
- Who won more championships? Alex Rodriguez, with 1 World Series title to Craig Biggio's 0.
Craig Biggio
Alex Rodriguez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Craig Biggio and Alex 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, and the 1980s and the 1990s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Craig Biggio | Alex Rodriguez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,850 | 2,784 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 10,876 | 10,566 |
| Runs | 1,844 | Leads: 2,021 |
| Hits | 3,060 | Leads: 3,115 |
| Doubles | Leads: 668 | 548 |
| Triples | Leads: 55 | 31 |
| Home Runs | 291 | Leads: 696 |
| RBI | 1,175 | Leads: 2,086 |
| Walks | 1,160 | Leads: 1,338 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,753 | 2,287 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 414 | 329 |
| Batting Avg | .281 | Leads: .295 |
| On-Base % | .363 | Leads: .380 |
| Slugging % | .433 | Leads: .550 |
| OPS | .796 | Leads: .930 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Alex Rodriguez outpaces Craig Biggio 54,389 to 18,390 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,472 PIV per season to 919, across 22 seasons to 20. 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).
Craig Biggio — top 3 seasons by OPS
Alex Rodriguez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Alex Rodriguez leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Craig Biggio owns stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Alex Rodriguez. PIV agrees: Alex Rodriguez grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Craig Biggio and Alex Rodriguez careers compare
Craig Biggio and Alex Rodriguez were active at the same time between 1994 and 2007. The two careers are close in length, 2,850 games for Craig Biggio and 2,784 for Alex Rodriguez across 20 and 22 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Craig Biggio struck out more than walked (1,753 to 1,160); Alex Rodriguez struck out more than walked (2,287 to 1,338). Alex Rodriguez is the more power-leaning hitter, with 696 of 3,115 hits leaving the park. Craig Biggio was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Craig Biggio vs Alex Rodriguez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Craig Biggio or Alex Rodriguez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Alex Rodriguez leads Craig Biggio in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Craig Biggio or Alex Rodriguez hit more home runs?
- Alex Rodriguez, with 696 to Craig Biggio's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Alex Rodriguez, with .930 to Craig Biggio's .796.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Alex Rodriguez, with .295 to Craig Biggio's .281.
- Who had more hits?
- Alex Rodriguez, with 3,115 to Craig Biggio's 3,060.