Carlton Fisk vs Adley Rutschman: Career Stats Comparison
Carlton Fisk has the better career line of the two, leading 14 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; Adley Rutschman 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
Carlton Fisk (1969–1993) and Adley Rutschman (2022–present) — they broke in during the 1960s and the 2020s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Carlton Fisk finished with 2,356 hits and 376 home runs; Adley Rutschman has 566 hits and 74 home runs through October 6, 2026. 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 Adley Rutschman's 74.
- Who had the higher OPS? Carlton Fisk, with .797 to Adley Rutschman's .753.
- Who had the higher batting average? Carlton Fisk, with .269 to Adley Rutschman's .252.
- Who had more hits? Carlton Fisk, with 2,356 to Adley Rutschman's 566.
- Who drove in more runs? Carlton Fisk, with 1,330 to Adley Rutschman's 290.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Carlton Fisk, with 21,513 career PIV to Adley Rutschman's 2,436.
Carlton Fisk
Adley Rutschman
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Carlton Fisk and Adley Rutschman. 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 2020s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Adley Rutschman is still active — his totals below are current through October 6, 2026.
| Statistic | Carlton Fisk | Adley Rutschman |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,499 | 604 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,756 | 2,243 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,276 | 303 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,356 | 566 |
| Doubles | Leads: 421 | 129 |
| Triples | Leads: 47 | 6 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 376 | 74 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,330 | 290 |
| Walks | Leads: 849 | 294 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,386 | 415 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 128 | 6 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .269 | .252 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .341 | .339 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .457 | .414 |
| OPS | Leads: .797 | .753 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Carlton Fisk outpaces Adley Rutschman 21,513 to 2,436 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 896 PIV per season to 609, across 24 seasons to 4. 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
Adley Rutschman — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Carlton Fisk leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Adley Rutschman owns no headline categories. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Carlton Fisk. PIV agrees: Carlton Fisk grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Carlton Fisk and Adley Rutschman careers compare
No season is shared: Carlton Fisk played 1969–1993, Adley Rutschman 2022–present. The table compares 2,499 games of Carlton Fisk with 604 of Adley Rutschman across 24 and 4 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Carlton Fisk leads every scored row of the table. Carlton Fisk struck out more than walked (1,386 to 849); Adley Rutschman struck out more than walked (415 to 294). On the bases, Carlton Fisk stole more often per game played (128 steals in 2,499 games for Carlton Fisk, 6 in 604 for Adley Rutschman). Carlton Fisk's on-base percentage of .341 tops Adley Rutschman's .339. Because Adley Rutschman is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Carlton Fisk vs Adley Rutschman: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Carlton Fisk or Adley Rutschman?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Carlton Fisk leads Adley Rutschman in 14 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Carlton Fisk or Adley Rutschman hit more home runs?
- Carlton Fisk, with 376 to Adley Rutschman's 74.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Carlton Fisk, with .797 to Adley Rutschman's .753.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Carlton Fisk, with .269 to Adley Rutschman's .252.
- Who had more hits?
- Carlton Fisk, with 2,356 to Adley Rutschman's 566.