Andre Dawson vs Scott Rolen: Career Stats Comparison
Andre Dawson 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). Andre Dawson played 1976–1996 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
Andre Dawson (1976–1996) and Scott Rolen (1996–2012) — they broke in during the 1970s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Andre Dawson finished with 2,774 hits and 438 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? Andre Dawson, with 438 to Scott Rolen's 316.
- Who had the higher OPS? Scott Rolen, with .855 to Andre Dawson's .806.
- Who had the higher batting average? Scott Rolen, with .281 to Andre Dawson's .279.
- Who had more hits? Andre Dawson, with 2,774 to Scott Rolen's 2,077.
- Who drove in more runs? Andre Dawson, with 1,591 to Scott Rolen's 1,287.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Andre Dawson, with 20,948 career PIV to Scott Rolen's 20,867.
- Who won more championships? Scott Rolen, with 1 World Series title to Andre Dawson's 0.
Andre Dawson
Scott Rolen
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Andre Dawson 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 1970s and the 1990s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Andre Dawson | Scott Rolen |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,627 | 2,038 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,927 | 7,398 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,373 | 1,211 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,774 | 2,077 |
| Doubles | 503 | Leads: 517 |
| Triples | Leads: 98 | 43 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 438 | 316 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,591 | 1,287 |
| Walks | 589 | Leads: 899 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,509 | 1,410 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 314 | 118 |
| Batting Avg | .279 | Leads: .281 |
| On-Base % | .323 | Leads: .364 |
| Slugging % | .482 | Leads: .490 |
| OPS | .806 | Leads: .855 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Andre Dawson edges Scott Rolen 20,948 to 20,867 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Andre Dawson played 21 seasons to Scott Rolen's 19, while Scott Rolen carries the higher per-season figure (1,098 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
Scott Rolen — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Andre Dawson leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Scott Rolen owns batting average, OBP, and OPS. 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 Scott Rolen careers compare
From 1996 through 1996, Andre Dawson and Scott Rolen were in the majors together. With 2,627 games against 2,038 across 21 and 19 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Andre Dawson struck out more than walked (1,509 to 589); Scott Rolen struck out more than walked (1,410 to 899). On the bases, Andre Dawson stole more often per game played (314 steals in 2,627 games for Andre Dawson, 118 in 2,038 for Scott Rolen). Scott Rolen's slugging percentage of .490 tops Andre Dawson's .482. Best seasons: 1981 for Andre Dawson (.918 OPS, 24 HR, 64 RBI, .302 avg) and 2004 for Scott Rolen (1.007 OPS, 34 HR, 124 RBI, .314 avg).
Andre Dawson vs Scott Rolen: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Andre Dawson or Scott Rolen?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Andre Dawson leads Scott Rolen in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Andre Dawson or Scott Rolen hit more home runs?
- Andre Dawson, with 438 to Scott Rolen's 316.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Scott Rolen, with .855 to Andre Dawson's .806.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Scott Rolen, with .281 to Andre Dawson's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Andre Dawson, with 2,774 to Scott Rolen's 2,077.