Paul Goldschmidt vs Ivan Rodriguez: Career Stats Comparison
Ivan Rodriguez 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). Paul Goldschmidt has played 2011–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
Paul Goldschmidt (2011–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. Paul Goldschmidt has 2,277 hits and 390 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? Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Ivan Rodriguez's 311.
- Who had the higher OPS? Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Ivan Rodriguez's .798.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ivan Rodriguez, with .296 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits? Ivan Rodriguez, with 2,844 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.
- Who drove in more runs? Ivan Rodriguez, with 1,332 to Paul Goldschmidt's 1,284.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul Goldschmidt, with 35,401 career PIV to Ivan Rodriguez's 10,232.
- Who won more championships? Ivan Rodriguez, with 1 World Series title to Paul Goldschmidt's 0.
Paul Goldschmidt
Ivan Rodriguez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt 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.
Paul Goldschmidt is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Paul Goldschmidt | Ivan Rodriguez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,179 | Leads: 2,543 |
| At-Bats | 7,953 | Leads: 9,592 |
| Runs | 1,324 | Leads: 1,354 |
| Hits | 2,277 | Leads: 2,844 |
| Doubles | 490 | Leads: 572 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 51 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 390 | 311 |
| RBI | 1,284 | Leads: 1,332 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,115 | 513 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 1,474 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 175 | 127 |
| Batting Avg | .286 | Leads: .296 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .375 | .334 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .501 | .464 |
| OPS | Leads: .877 | .798 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Goldschmidt outpaces Ivan Rodriguez 35,401 to 10,232 — driven by per-season impact — 2,360 PIV per season to 445 — rather than by longevity, since Paul Goldschmidt played 15 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).
Paul Goldschmidt — top 3 seasons by OPS
Ivan Rodriguez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Paul Goldschmidt leads in home runs, stolen bases, OBP, and OPS, while Ivan Rodriguez owns hits, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Paul Goldschmidt. PIV agrees: Paul Goldschmidt grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Paul Goldschmidt and Ivan Rodriguez careers compare
Paul Goldschmidt and Ivan Rodriguez were active at the same time between 2011 and 2011. The two careers are close in length, 2,179 games for Paul Goldschmidt and 2,543 for Ivan Rodriguez across 15 and 23 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115), and Ivan Rodriguez struck out more than walked (1,474 to 513). Paul Goldschmidt is the more power-leaning hitter, with 390 of 2,277 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Paul Goldschmidt stole more often per game played (175 steals in 2,179 games for Paul Goldschmidt, 127 in 2,543 for Ivan Rodriguez). Paul Goldschmidt's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Ivan Rodriguez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Ivan Rodriguez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Ivan Rodriguez leads Paul Goldschmidt in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Ivan Rodriguez hit more home runs?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Ivan Rodriguez's 311.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Ivan Rodriguez's .798.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ivan Rodriguez, with .296 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits?
- Ivan Rodriguez, with 2,844 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.