Troy Glaus vs Scott Rolen: Career Stats Comparison
Scott Rolen has the better career line of the two, leading 13 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Troy Glaus played 1998–2010 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
Troy Glaus (1998–2010) and Scott Rolen (1996–2012) — both broke in during the 1990s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Troy Glaus finished with 1,375 hits and 320 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? Troy Glaus, with 320 to Scott Rolen's 316.
- Who had the higher OPS? Scott Rolen, with .855 to Troy Glaus's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average? Scott Rolen, with .281 to Troy Glaus's .254.
- Who had more hits? Scott Rolen, with 2,077 to Troy Glaus's 1,375.
- Who drove in more runs? Scott Rolen, with 1,287 to Troy Glaus's 950.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Scott Rolen, with 20,867 career PIV to Troy Glaus's 14,789.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Troy Glaus
Scott Rolen
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Troy Glaus 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Troy Glaus | Scott Rolen |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,537 | Leads: 2,038 |
| At-Bats | 5,410 | Leads: 7,398 |
| Runs | 889 | Leads: 1,211 |
| Hits | 1,375 | Leads: 2,077 |
| Doubles | 293 | Leads: 517 |
| Triples | 10 | Leads: 43 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 320 | 316 |
| RBI | 950 | Leads: 1,287 |
| Walks | 854 | Leads: 899 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,377 | 1,410 |
| Stolen Bases | 56 | Leads: 118 |
| Batting Avg | .254 | Leads: .281 |
| On-Base % | .358 | Leads: .364 |
| Slugging % | .489 | Leads: .490 |
| OPS | .847 | Leads: .855 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Scott Rolen outpaces Troy Glaus 20,867 to 14,789 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Scott Rolen played 19 seasons to Troy Glaus's 13, while Troy Glaus carries the higher per-season figure (1,138 to 1,098). 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).
Troy Glaus — top 3 seasons by OPS
Scott Rolen — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Scott Rolen leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Troy Glaus owns home runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Scott Rolen. PIV agrees: Scott Rolen grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Troy Glaus and Scott Rolen careers compare
Troy Glaus and Scott Rolen were active at the same time between 1998 and 2010. The two careers are close in length, 1,537 games for Troy Glaus and 2,038 for Scott Rolen across 13 and 19 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. The green cells for Troy Glaus are home runs (320 to 316). Troy Glaus struck out more than walked (1,377 to 854); Scott Rolen struck out more than walked (1,410 to 899). Troy Glaus is the more power-leaning hitter, with 320 of 1,375 hits leaving the park. Scott Rolen was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Scott Rolen's slugging percentage of .490 tops Troy Glaus's .489.
Troy Glaus vs Scott Rolen: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Troy Glaus or Scott Rolen?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Scott Rolen leads Troy Glaus in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Troy Glaus or Scott Rolen hit more home runs?
- Troy Glaus, with 320 to Scott Rolen's 316.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Scott Rolen, with .855 to Troy Glaus's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Scott Rolen, with .281 to Troy Glaus's .254.
- Who had more hits?
- Scott Rolen, with 2,077 to Troy Glaus's 1,375.