Robinson Cano vs Ivan Rodriguez: Career Stats Comparison
Ivan Rodriguez has the better career line of the two, leading 7 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Robinson Cano played 2005–2022 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
Robinson Cano (2005–2022) and Ivan Rodriguez (1991–2011) — 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; 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? Robinson Cano, with 335 to Ivan Rodriguez's 311.
- Who had the higher OPS? Robinson Cano, with .839 to Ivan Rodriguez's .798.
- Who had the higher batting average? Robinson Cano, with .301 to Ivan Rodriguez's .296.
- Who had more hits? Ivan Rodriguez, with 2,844 to Robinson Cano's 2,639.
- Who drove in more runs? Ivan Rodriguez, with 1,332 to Robinson Cano's 1,306.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Robinson Cano, with 25,312 career PIV to Ivan Rodriguez's 10,232.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Robinson Cano
Ivan Rodriguez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Robinson Cano 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 2000s and the 1990s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Robinson Cano | Ivan Rodriguez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,267 | Leads: 2,543 |
| At-Bats | 8,773 | Leads: 9,592 |
| Runs | 1,262 | Leads: 1,354 |
| Hits | 2,639 | Leads: 2,844 |
| Doubles | 572 | 572 |
| Triples | 33 | Leads: 51 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 335 | 311 |
| RBI | 1,306 | Leads: 1,332 |
| Walks | Leads: 620 | 513 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,214 | 1,474 |
| Stolen Bases | 51 | Leads: 127 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .301 | .296 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .351 | .334 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .488 | .464 |
| OPS | Leads: .839 | .798 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Robinson Cano outpaces Ivan Rodriguez 25,312 to 10,232 — driven by per-season impact — 1,332 PIV per season to 445 — rather than by longevity, since Robinson Cano played 19 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).
Robinson Cano — top 3 seasons by OPS
Ivan Rodriguez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Robinson Cano leads in home runs, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Ivan Rodriguez owns hits, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Robinson Cano. PIV agrees: Robinson Cano grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Robinson Cano and Ivan Rodriguez careers compare
From 2005 through 2011, Robinson Cano and Ivan Rodriguez were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,267 games for Robinson Cano and 2,543 for Ivan Rodriguez across 19 and 23 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Robinson Cano struck out more than walked (1,214 to 620), and Ivan Rodriguez struck out more than walked (1,474 to 513). Ivan Rodriguez was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Robinson Cano holds the edge, .488 to .464.
Robinson Cano vs Ivan Rodriguez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Robinson Cano or Ivan Rodriguez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Ivan Rodriguez leads Robinson Cano in 7 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Robinson Cano or Ivan Rodriguez hit more home runs?
- Robinson Cano, with 335 to Ivan Rodriguez's 311.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Robinson Cano, with .839 to Ivan Rodriguez's .798.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Robinson Cano, with .301 to Ivan Rodriguez's .296.
- Who had more hits?
- Ivan Rodriguez, with 2,844 to Robinson Cano's 2,639.