Rod Carew vs George Scott: Career Stats Comparison
Rod Carew has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Rod Carew played 1967–1985 as a hitter; George Scott played 1966–1979 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
Rod Carew (1967–1985) and George Scott (1966–1979) — both broke in during the 1960s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Rod Carew finished with 3,053 hits and 92 home runs; George Scott finished with 1,992 hits and 271 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? George Scott, with 271 to Rod Carew's 92.
- Who had the higher OPS? Rod Carew, with .822 to George Scott's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average? Rod Carew, with .328 to George Scott's .268.
- Who had more hits? Rod Carew, with 3,053 to George Scott's 1,992.
- Who drove in more runs? George Scott, with 1,051 to Rod Carew's 1,015.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Rod Carew, with 35,141 career PIV to George Scott's 15,696.
George Scott
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Rod Carew and George Scott. 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Rod Carew | George Scott |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,469 | 2,034 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,315 | 7,433 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,424 | 957 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,053 | 1,992 |
| Doubles | Leads: 445 | 306 |
| Triples | Leads: 112 | 60 |
| Home Runs | 92 | Leads: 271 |
| RBI | 1,015 | Leads: 1,051 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,018 | 699 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,028 | 1,418 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 353 | 69 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .328 | .268 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .393 | .333 |
| Slugging % | .429 | Leads: .435 |
| OPS | Leads: .822 | .767 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Rod Carew outpaces George Scott 35,141 to 15,696 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,850 PIV per season to 981, across 19 seasons to 16. 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).
Rod Carew — top 3 seasons by OPS
George Scott — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Rod Carew leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while George Scott owns home runs and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Rod Carew. PIV agrees: Rod Carew grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Rod Carew and George Scott careers compare
Rod Carew and George Scott were active at the same time between 1967 and 1979. With 2,469 games against 2,034 across 19 and 16 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where George Scott comes out ahead, it is in home runs (271 to 92), RBI (1,051 to 1,015), and slugging percentage (.435 to .429). Rod Carew struck out more than walked (1,028 to 1,018); George Scott struck out more than walked (1,418 to 699). Home runs make up a larger share of George Scott's hits: 92 of 3,053 for Rod Carew, 271 of 1,992 for George Scott. Rod Carew was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Rod Carew vs George Scott: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Rod Carew or George Scott?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Rod Carew leads George Scott in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Rod Carew or George Scott hit more home runs?
- George Scott, with 271 to Rod Carew's 92.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Rod Carew, with .822 to George Scott's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Rod Carew, with .328 to George Scott's .268.
- Who had more hits?
- Rod Carew, with 3,053 to George Scott's 1,992.