Carlton Fisk vs Ivan Rodriguez: Career Stats Comparison
Ivan Rodriguez has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Carlton Fisk played 1969–1993 as a hitter; Ivan Rodriguez played 1991–2011 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
Carlton Fisk (1969–1993) and Ivan Rodriguez (1991–2011) — they broke in during the 1960s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Carlton Fisk finished with 2,356 hits and 376 home runs; Ivan Rodriguez finished with 2,844 hits and 311 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Carlton Fisk, with 376 to Ivan Rodriguez's 311.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ivan Rodriguez, with .798 to Carlton Fisk's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ivan Rodriguez, with .296 to Carlton Fisk's .269.
- Who had more hits? Ivan Rodriguez, with 2,844 to Carlton Fisk's 2,356.
- Who drove in more runs? Ivan Rodriguez, with 1,332 to Carlton Fisk's 1,330.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Carlton Fisk, with 21,513 career PIV to Ivan Rodriguez's 10,232.
- Who won more championships? Ivan Rodriguez, with 1 World Series title to Carlton Fisk's 0.
Carlton Fisk
Ivan Rodriguez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Carlton Fisk and Ivan 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 1960s and the 1990s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Carlton Fisk | Ivan Rodriguez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,499 | Leads: 2,543 |
| At-Bats | 8,756 | Leads: 9,592 |
| Runs | 1,276 | Leads: 1,354 |
| Hits | 2,356 | Leads: 2,844 |
| Doubles | 421 | Leads: 572 |
| Triples | 47 | Leads: 51 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 376 | 311 |
| RBI | 1,330 | Leads: 1,332 |
| Walks | Leads: 849 | 513 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,386 | 1,474 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 128 | 127 |
| Batting Avg | .269 | Leads: .296 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .341 | .334 |
| Slugging % | .457 | Leads: .464 |
| OPS | .797 | Leads: .798 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Carlton Fisk outpaces Ivan Rodriguez 21,513 to 10,232 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 896 PIV per season to 445, across 24 seasons to 23. 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).
Carlton Fisk — top 3 seasons by OPS
Ivan Rodriguez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Ivan Rodriguez leads in hits, RBI, runs, and batting average, while Carlton Fisk owns home runs, stolen bases, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Ivan Rodriguez. Note that PIV actually grades Carlton Fisk ahead, which means Ivan Rodriguez's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Carlton Fisk and Ivan Rodriguez careers compare
Carlton Fisk and Ivan Rodriguez were active at the same time between 1991 and 1993. The two careers are close in length, 2,499 games for Carlton Fisk and 2,543 for Ivan Rodriguez across 24 and 23 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Where Carlton Fisk comes out ahead, it is in home runs (376 to 311), walks (849 to 513), and stolen bases (128 to 127). At the plate, Carlton Fisk struck out more than walked (1,386 to 849), and Ivan Rodriguez struck out more than walked (1,474 to 513). Carlton Fisk is the more power-leaning hitter, with 376 of 2,356 hits leaving the park.
Carlton Fisk vs Ivan Rodriguez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Carlton Fisk or Ivan Rodriguez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Ivan Rodriguez leads Carlton Fisk in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Carlton Fisk or Ivan Rodriguez hit more home runs?
- Carlton Fisk, with 376 to Ivan Rodriguez's 311.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ivan Rodriguez, with .798 to Carlton Fisk's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ivan Rodriguez, with .296 to Carlton Fisk's .269.
- Who had more hits?
- Ivan Rodriguez, with 2,844 to Carlton Fisk's 2,356.