Curtis Granderson vs Ivan Rodriguez: Career Stats Comparison
Curtis Granderson and Ivan Rodriguez are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Curtis Granderson played 2004–2019 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
Curtis Granderson (2004–2019) and Ivan Rodriguez (1991–2011) — they broke in during the 2000s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Curtis Granderson finished with 1,800 hits and 344 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? Curtis Granderson, with 344 to Ivan Rodriguez's 311.
- Who had the higher OPS? Curtis Granderson, with .803 to Ivan Rodriguez's .798.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ivan Rodriguez, with .296 to Curtis Granderson's .249.
- Who had more hits? Ivan Rodriguez, with 2,844 to Curtis Granderson's 1,800.
- Who drove in more runs? Ivan Rodriguez, with 1,332 to Curtis Granderson's 937.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Curtis Granderson, with 13,634 career PIV to Ivan Rodriguez's 10,232.
- Who won more championships? Ivan Rodriguez, with 1 World Series title to Curtis Granderson's 0.
Curtis Granderson
Ivan Rodriguez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Curtis Granderson 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 2000s and the 1990s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Curtis Granderson | Ivan Rodriguez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,057 | Leads: 2,543 |
| At-Bats | 7,236 | Leads: 9,592 |
| Runs | 1,217 | Leads: 1,354 |
| Hits | 1,800 | Leads: 2,844 |
| Doubles | 346 | Leads: 572 |
| Triples | Leads: 95 | 51 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 344 | 311 |
| RBI | 937 | Leads: 1,332 |
| Walks | Leads: 924 | 513 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,916 | 1,474 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 153 | 127 |
| Batting Avg | .249 | Leads: .296 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .337 | .334 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .465 | .464 |
| OPS | Leads: .803 | .798 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Curtis Granderson leads Ivan Rodriguez 13,634 to 10,232 — driven by per-season impact — 757 PIV per season to 445 — rather than by longevity, since Curtis Granderson played 18 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).
Curtis Granderson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Ivan Rodriguez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Curtis Granderson 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 Curtis Granderson. PIV agrees: Curtis Granderson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Curtis Granderson and Ivan Rodriguez careers compare
Curtis Granderson and Ivan Rodriguez were active at the same time between 2004 and 2011. With 2,057 games against 2,543 across 18 and 23 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Curtis Granderson struck out more than walked (1,916 to 924); Ivan Rodriguez struck out more than walked (1,474 to 513). Home runs make up a larger share of Curtis Granderson's hits: 344 of 1,800 for Curtis Granderson, 311 of 2,844 for Ivan Rodriguez. Curtis Granderson was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Curtis Granderson holds the edge, .465 to .464.
Curtis Granderson vs Ivan Rodriguez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Curtis Granderson or Ivan Rodriguez hit more home runs?
- Curtis Granderson, with 344 to Ivan Rodriguez's 311.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Curtis Granderson, with .803 to Ivan Rodriguez's .798.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ivan Rodriguez, with .296 to Curtis Granderson's .249.
- Who had more hits?
- Ivan Rodriguez, with 2,844 to Curtis Granderson's 1,800.