Rafael Devers vs Al Rosen: Career Stats Comparison
Rafael Devers 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). Rafael Devers has played 2017–present as a hitter; Al Rosen played 1947–1956 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
Rafael Devers (2017–present) and Al Rosen (1947–1956) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1940s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Rafael Devers has 1,359 hits and 272 home runs through October 12, 2026; Al Rosen finished with 1,063 hits and 192 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Rafael Devers, with 272 to Al Rosen's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS? Al Rosen, with .879 to Rafael Devers's .856.
- Who had the higher batting average? Al Rosen, with .285 to Rafael Devers's .274.
- Who had more hits? Rafael Devers, with 1,359 to Al Rosen's 1,063.
- Who drove in more runs? Rafael Devers, with 845 to Al Rosen's 717.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Al Rosen, with 17,505 career PIV to Rafael Devers's 15,166.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Rafael Devers
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Rafael Devers and Al Rosen. 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 2010s and the 1940s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Rafael Devers is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Rafael Devers | Al Rosen |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,291 | 1,044 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 4,967 | 3,725 |
| Runs | Leads: 803 | 603 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,359 | 1,063 |
| Doubles | Leads: 324 | 165 |
| Triples | 13 | Leads: 20 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 272 | 192 |
| RBI | Leads: 845 | 717 |
| Walks | 539 | Leads: 587 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,247 | 385 |
| Stolen Bases | 33 | Leads: 39 |
| Batting Avg | .274 | Leads: .285 |
| On-Base % | .348 | Leads: .384 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .508 | .495 |
| OPS | .856 | Leads: .879 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Al Rosen leads Rafael Devers 17,505 to 15,166 — driven by per-season impact — 1,751 PIV per season to 1,517 — rather than by longevity, since Al Rosen played 10 seasons to Rafael Devers's 10. 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).
Rafael Devers — top 3 seasons by OPS
Al Rosen — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Al Rosen leads in stolen bases, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Rafael Devers owns hits, home runs, and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Al Rosen. PIV agrees: Al Rosen grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Rafael Devers and Al Rosen careers compare
No season is shared: Al Rosen played 1947–1956, Rafael Devers 2017–present. The two careers are close in length, 1,291 games for Rafael Devers and 1,044 for Al Rosen across 10 and 10 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Rafael Devers struck out more than walked (1,247 to 539), while Al Rosen walked more often than struck out (587 walks, 385 strikeouts). Best seasons: 2019 for Rafael Devers (.916 OPS, 32 HR, 115 RBI, .311 avg) and 1953 for Al Rosen (1.034 OPS, 43 HR, 145 RBI, .336 avg). Rafael Devers's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Rafael Devers vs Al Rosen: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Rafael Devers or Al Rosen?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Rafael Devers leads Al Rosen in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Rafael Devers or Al Rosen hit more home runs?
- Rafael Devers, with 272 to Al Rosen's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Al Rosen, with .879 to Rafael Devers's .856.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Al Rosen, with .285 to Rafael Devers's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Rafael Devers, with 1,359 to Al Rosen's 1,063.