Robinson Cano vs Scott Rolen: Career Stats Comparison
Robinson Cano has the better career line of the two, leading 8 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; Scott Rolen played 1996–2012 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 Scott Rolen (1996–2012) — 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; Scott Rolen finished with 2,077 hits and 316 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 Scott Rolen's 316.
- Who had the higher OPS? Scott Rolen, with .855 to Robinson Cano's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average? Robinson Cano, with .301 to Scott Rolen's .281.
- Who had more hits? Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to Scott Rolen's 2,077.
- Who drove in more runs? Robinson Cano, with 1,306 to Scott Rolen's 1,287.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Robinson Cano, with 25,312 career PIV to Scott Rolen's 20,867.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Robinson Cano
Scott Rolen
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Robinson Cano and Scott Rolen. 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 | Scott Rolen |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,267 | 2,038 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,773 | 7,398 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,262 | 1,211 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,639 | 2,077 |
| Doubles | Leads: 572 | 517 |
| Triples | 33 | Leads: 43 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 335 | 316 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,306 | 1,287 |
| Walks | 620 | Leads: 899 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,214 | 1,410 |
| Stolen Bases | 51 | Leads: 118 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .301 | .281 |
| On-Base % | .351 | Leads: .364 |
| Slugging % | .488 | Leads: .490 |
| OPS | .839 | Leads: .855 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Robinson Cano leads Scott Rolen 25,312 to 20,867 — driven by per-season impact — 1,332 PIV per season to 1,098 — rather than by longevity, since Robinson Cano played 19 seasons to Scott Rolen's 19. 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
Scott Rolen — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Robinson Cano leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Scott Rolen owns stolen bases, OBP, and OPS. 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 Scott Rolen careers compare
Robinson Cano and Scott Rolen were active at the same time between 2005 and 2012. The two careers are close in length, 2,267 games for Robinson Cano and 2,038 for Scott Rolen across 19 and 19 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Robinson Cano struck out more than walked (1,214 to 620); Scott Rolen struck out more than walked (1,410 to 899). On the bases, Scott Rolen stole more often per game played (51 steals in 2,267 games for Robinson Cano, 118 in 2,038 for Scott Rolen). In slugging percentage, Scott Rolen holds the edge, .490 to .488.
Robinson Cano vs Scott Rolen: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Robinson Cano or Scott Rolen?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robinson Cano leads Scott Rolen in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Robinson Cano or Scott Rolen hit more home runs?
- Robinson Cano, with 335 to Scott Rolen's 316.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Scott Rolen, with .855 to Robinson Cano's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Robinson Cano, with .301 to Scott Rolen's .281.
- Who had more hits?
- Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to Scott Rolen's 2,077.