Freddie Freeman vs Ivan Rodriguez: Career Stats Comparison
Freddie Freeman has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Freddie Freeman has played 2010–present 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
Freddie Freeman (2010–present) and Ivan Rodriguez (1991–2011) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Freddie Freeman has 2,598 hits and 383 home runs through October 12, 2026; 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? Freddie Freeman, with 383 to Ivan Rodriguez's 311.
- Who had the higher OPS? Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Ivan Rodriguez's .798.
- Who had the higher batting average? Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Ivan Rodriguez's .296.
- Who had more hits? Ivan Rodriguez, with 2,844 to Freddie Freeman's 2,598.
- Who drove in more runs? Freddie Freeman, with 1,392 to Ivan Rodriguez's 1,332.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Freddie Freeman, with 41,593 career PIV to Ivan Rodriguez's 10,232.
- Who won more championships? Freddie Freeman, with 3 World Series titles to Ivan Rodriguez's 1.
Freddie Freeman
Ivan Rodriguez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Freddie Freeman 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 2010s and the 1990s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Freddie Freeman is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Freddie Freeman | Ivan Rodriguez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,332 | Leads: 2,543 |
| At-Bats | 8,693 | Leads: 9,592 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,453 | 1,354 |
| Hits | 2,598 | Leads: 2,844 |
| Doubles | Leads: 579 | 572 |
| Triples | 34 | Leads: 51 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 383 | 311 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,392 | 1,332 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,136 | 513 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,879 | 1,474 |
| Stolen Bases | 111 | Leads: 127 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .299 | .296 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .384 | .334 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .505 | .464 |
| OPS | Leads: .890 | .798 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Freddie Freeman outpaces Ivan Rodriguez 41,593 to 10,232 — driven by per-season impact — 2,600 PIV per season to 445 — rather than by longevity, since Freddie Freeman played 16 seasons to Ivan Rodriguez's 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).
Freddie Freeman — top 3 seasons by OPS
Ivan Rodriguez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Freddie Freeman leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and batting average, while Ivan Rodriguez owns hits and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Freddie Freeman. PIV agrees: Freddie Freeman grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Freddie Freeman and Ivan Rodriguez careers compare
From 2010 through 2011, Freddie Freeman and Ivan Rodriguez were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,332 games for Freddie Freeman and 2,543 for Ivan Rodriguez across 16 and 23 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Freddie Freeman struck out more than walked (1,879 to 1,136); Ivan Rodriguez struck out more than walked (1,474 to 513). Freddie Freeman is the more power-leaning hitter, with 383 of 2,598 hits leaving the park. Ivan Rodriguez was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Freddie Freeman's on-base percentage of .384 tops Ivan Rodriguez's .334. Freddie Freeman's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Freddie Freeman vs Ivan Rodriguez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Freddie Freeman or Ivan Rodriguez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Freddie Freeman leads Ivan Rodriguez in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Freddie Freeman or Ivan Rodriguez hit more home runs?
- Freddie Freeman, with 383 to Ivan Rodriguez's 311.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Ivan Rodriguez's .798.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Ivan Rodriguez's .296.
- Who had more hits?
- Ivan Rodriguez, with 2,844 to Freddie Freeman's 2,598.