Rocky Colavito vs Vic Wertz: Career Stats Comparison
Rocky Colavito 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). Rocky Colavito played 1955–1968 as a hitter; Vic Wertz played 1947–1963 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
Rocky Colavito (1955–1968) and Vic Wertz (1947–1963) — they broke in during the 1950s and the 1940s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Rocky Colavito finished with 1,730 hits and 374 home runs; Vic Wertz finished with 1,692 hits and 266 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Rocky Colavito, with 374 to Vic Wertz's 266.
- Who had the higher OPS? Rocky Colavito, with .848 to Vic Wertz's .833.
- Who had the higher batting average? Vic Wertz, with .277 to Rocky Colavito's .266.
- Who had more hits? Rocky Colavito, with 1,730 to Vic Wertz's 1,692.
- Who drove in more runs? Vic Wertz, with 1,178 to Rocky Colavito's 1,159.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Rocky Colavito, with 28,223 career PIV to Vic Wertz's 18,996.
Rocky Colavito
Vic Wertz
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Rocky Colavito and Vic Wertz. 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 1950s and the 1940s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Rocky Colavito | Vic Wertz |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,841 | Leads: 1,862 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 6,503 | 6,099 |
| Runs | Leads: 971 | 867 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,730 | 1,692 |
| Doubles | 283 | Leads: 289 |
| Triples | 21 | Leads: 42 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 374 | 266 |
| RBI | 1,159 | Leads: 1,178 |
| Walks | Leads: 951 | 828 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 880 | 842 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 19 | 9 |
| Batting Avg | .266 | Leads: .277 |
| On-Base % | .359 | Leads: .364 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .489 | .469 |
| OPS | Leads: .848 | .833 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Rocky Colavito outpaces Vic Wertz 28,223 to 18,996 — driven by per-season impact — 1,764 PIV per season to 905 — rather than by longevity, since Rocky Colavito played 16 seasons to Vic Wertz's 21. 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).
Rocky Colavito — top 3 seasons by OPS
Vic Wertz — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Rocky Colavito leads in hits, home runs, runs, and stolen bases, while Vic Wertz owns RBI, batting average, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Rocky Colavito. PIV agrees: Rocky Colavito grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Rocky Colavito and Vic Wertz careers compare
The careers of Rocky Colavito (1955–1968) and Vic Wertz (1947–1963) overlapped from 1955 to 1963, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 1,841 games against 1,862 across 16 and 21 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Rocky Colavito walked more often than struck out (951 walks, 880 strikeouts), while Vic Wertz struck out more than walked (842 to 828). Home runs make up a larger share of Rocky Colavito's hits: 374 of 1,730 for Rocky Colavito, 266 of 1,692 for Vic Wertz. Rocky Colavito's slugging percentage of .489 tops Vic Wertz's .469.
Rocky Colavito vs Vic Wertz: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Rocky Colavito or Vic Wertz?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Rocky Colavito leads Vic Wertz in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Rocky Colavito or Vic Wertz hit more home runs?
- Rocky Colavito, with 374 to Vic Wertz's 266.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Rocky Colavito, with .848 to Vic Wertz's .833.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Vic Wertz, with .277 to Rocky Colavito's .266.
- Who had more hits?
- Rocky Colavito, with 1,730 to Vic Wertz's 1,692.