Craig Biggio vs Ivan Rodriguez: Career Stats Comparison
Craig Biggio 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; 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
Craig Biggio (1988–2007) and Ivan Rodriguez (1991–2011) — 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; 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? Ivan Rodriguez, with 311 to Craig Biggio's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ivan Rodriguez, with .798 to Craig Biggio's .796.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ivan Rodriguez, with .296 to Craig Biggio's .281.
- Who had more hits? Craig Biggio, with 3,060 to Ivan Rodriguez's 2,844.
- Who drove in more runs? Ivan Rodriguez, with 1,332 to Craig Biggio's 1,175.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Craig Biggio, with 18,390 career PIV to Ivan Rodriguez's 10,232.
- Who won more championships? Ivan Rodriguez, with 1 World Series title to Craig Biggio's 0.
Craig Biggio
Ivan Rodriguez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Craig Biggio 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, 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 | Ivan Rodriguez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,850 | 2,543 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 10,876 | 9,592 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,844 | 1,354 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,060 | 2,844 |
| Doubles | Leads: 668 | 572 |
| Triples | Leads: 55 | 51 |
| Home Runs | 291 | Leads: 311 |
| RBI | 1,175 | Leads: 1,332 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,160 | 513 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,753 | 1,474 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 414 | 127 |
| Batting Avg | .281 | Leads: .296 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .363 | .334 |
| Slugging % | .433 | Leads: .464 |
| OPS | .796 | Leads: .798 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Craig Biggio outpaces Ivan Rodriguez 18,390 to 10,232 — driven by per-season impact — 919 PIV per season to 445 — rather than by longevity, since Craig Biggio played 20 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).
Craig Biggio — top 3 seasons by OPS
Ivan Rodriguez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Craig Biggio leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and OBP, while Ivan Rodriguez owns home runs, RBI, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Craig Biggio. PIV agrees: Craig Biggio 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 Ivan Rodriguez careers compare
From 1991 through 2007, Craig Biggio and Ivan Rodriguez were in the majors together. With 2,850 games against 2,543 across 20 and 23 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Craig Biggio struck out more than walked (1,753 to 1,160); Ivan Rodriguez struck out more than walked (1,474 to 513). Craig Biggio was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Ivan Rodriguez's slugging percentage of .464 tops Craig Biggio's .433. Best seasons: 1997 for Craig Biggio (.916 OPS, 22 HR, 81 RBI, .309 avg) and 2000 for Ivan Rodriguez (1.042 OPS, 27 HR, 83 RBI, .347 avg).
Craig Biggio vs Ivan Rodriguez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Craig Biggio or Ivan Rodriguez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Craig Biggio leads Ivan Rodriguez in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Craig Biggio or Ivan Rodriguez hit more home runs?
- Ivan Rodriguez, with 311 to Craig Biggio's 291.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ivan Rodriguez, with .798 to Craig Biggio's .796.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ivan Rodriguez, with .296 to Craig Biggio's .281.
- Who had more hits?
- Craig Biggio, with 3,060 to Ivan Rodriguez's 2,844.