Robinson Cano vs Derek Jeter: Career Stats Comparison
Robinson Cano (2005–2022) and Derek Jeter (1995–2014) — they broke in during the 2000s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Robinson Cano finished with 2,639 hits and 335 home runs; Derek Jeter finished with 3,465 hits and 260 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Robinson Cano
Derek Jeter
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Robinson Cano and Derek Jeter. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. Counting stats reward longevity; the rate stats at the bottom are era-agnostic.
| Statistic | Robinson Cano | Derek Jeter |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,267 | 2,747 |
| At-Bats | 8,773 | 11,195 |
| Runs | 1,262 | 1,923 |
| Hits | 2,639 | 3,465 |
| Doubles | 572 | 544 |
| Triples | 33 | 66 |
| Home Runs | 335 | 260 |
| RBI | 1,306 | 1,311 |
| Walks | 620 | 1,082 |
| Strikeouts | 1,214 | 1,840 |
| Stolen Bases | 51 | 358 |
| Batting Avg | .301 | .310 |
| On-Base % | .351 | .377 |
| Slugging % | .488 | .440 |
| OPS | .839 | .817 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Robinson Cano edges Derek Jeter 25,312 to 24,469 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,332 vs 1,223 per year). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Robinson Cano — top 3 seasons by OPS
Derek Jeter — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Derek Jeter leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Robinson Cano owns home runs and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Derek Jeter. Note that PIV actually grades Robinson Cano ahead, which means Derek Jeter's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.