Andre Dawson vs Julio Rodriguez: Career Stats Comparison
Andre Dawson has the better career line of the two, leading 13 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Andre Dawson played 1976–1996 as a hitter; Julio Rodriguez has played 2022–present 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
Andre Dawson (1976–1996) and Julio Rodriguez (2022–present) — they broke in during the 1970s and the 2020s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Andre Dawson finished with 2,774 hits and 438 home runs; Julio Rodriguez has 801 hits and 134 home runs through October 12, 2026. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Andre Dawson, with 438 to Julio Rodriguez's 134.
- Who had the higher OPS? Andre Dawson, with .806 to Julio Rodriguez's .782.
- Who had the higher batting average? Andre Dawson, with .279 to Julio Rodriguez's .269.
- Who had more hits? Andre Dawson, with 2,774 to Julio Rodriguez's 801.
- Who drove in more runs? Andre Dawson, with 1,591 to Julio Rodriguez's 412.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Andre Dawson, with 20,948 career PIV to Julio Rodriguez's 5,251.
Andre Dawson
Julio Rodriguez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Andre Dawson and Julio 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 1970s and the 2020s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Julio Rodriguez is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Andre Dawson | Julio Rodriguez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,627 | 740 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,927 | 2,980 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,373 | 437 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,774 | 801 |
| Doubles | Leads: 503 | 136 |
| Triples | Leads: 98 | 9 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 438 | 134 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,591 | 412 |
| Walks | Leads: 589 | 216 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,509 | 773 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 314 | 138 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .279 | .269 |
| On-Base % | .323 | Leads: .326 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .482 | .455 |
| OPS | Leads: .806 | .782 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Andre Dawson outpaces Julio Rodriguez 20,948 to 5,251 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Andre Dawson played 21 seasons to Julio Rodriguez's 4, while Julio Rodriguez carries the higher per-season figure (1,313 to 998). 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).
Andre Dawson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Julio Rodriguez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Andre Dawson leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Julio Rodriguez owns OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Andre Dawson. PIV agrees: Andre Dawson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Andre Dawson and Julio Rodriguez careers compare
No season is shared: Andre Dawson played 1976–1996, Julio Rodriguez 2022–present. Andre Dawson has the far longer record, 2,627 games against 740 across 21 and 4 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. The green cells for Julio Rodriguez are on-base percentage (.326 to .323). Andre Dawson struck out more than walked (1,509 to 589); Julio Rodriguez struck out more than walked (773 to 216). On the bases, Julio Rodriguez stole more often per game played (314 steals in 2,627 games for Andre Dawson, 138 in 740 for Julio Rodriguez). Andre Dawson's slugging percentage of .482 tops Julio Rodriguez's .455. Because Julio Rodriguez is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Andre Dawson vs Julio Rodriguez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Andre Dawson or Julio Rodriguez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Andre Dawson leads Julio Rodriguez in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Andre Dawson or Julio Rodriguez hit more home runs?
- Andre Dawson, with 438 to Julio Rodriguez's 134.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Andre Dawson, with .806 to Julio Rodriguez's .782.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Andre Dawson, with .279 to Julio Rodriguez's .269.
- Who had more hits?
- Andre Dawson, with 2,774 to Julio Rodriguez's 801.