Vladimir Guerrero vs Jimmy Rollins: Career Stats Comparison
Vladimir Guerrero and Jimmy Rollins are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Vladimir Guerrero played 1996–2011 as a hitter; Jimmy Rollins played 2000–2016 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
Vladimir Guerrero (1996–2011) and Jimmy Rollins (2000–2016) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Vladimir Guerrero finished with 2,590 hits and 449 home runs; Jimmy Rollins finished with 2,455 hits and 231 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Vladimir Guerrero, with 449 to Jimmy Rollins's 231.
- Who had the higher OPS? Vladimir Guerrero, with .931 to Jimmy Rollins's .743.
- Who had the higher batting average? Vladimir Guerrero, with .318 to Jimmy Rollins's .264.
- Who had more hits? Vladimir Guerrero, with 2,590 to Jimmy Rollins's 2,455.
- Who drove in more runs? Vladimir Guerrero, with 1,496 to Jimmy Rollins's 936.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Vladimir Guerrero, with 39,843 career PIV to Jimmy Rollins's 406.
- Who won more championships? Jimmy Rollins, with 1 World Series title to Vladimir Guerrero's 0.
Vladimir Guerrero
Jimmy Rollins
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Vladimir Guerrero and Jimmy Rollins. 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 1990s and the 2000s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Vladimir Guerrero | Jimmy Rollins |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,147 | Leads: 2,275 |
| At-Bats | 8,155 | Leads: 9,294 |
| Runs | 1,328 | Leads: 1,421 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,590 | 2,455 |
| Doubles | 477 | Leads: 511 |
| Triples | 46 | Leads: 115 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 449 | 231 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,496 | 936 |
| Walks | 737 | Leads: 813 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 985 | 1,264 |
| Stolen Bases | 181 | Leads: 470 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .318 | .264 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .379 | .324 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .553 | .418 |
| OPS | Leads: .931 | .743 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Vladimir Guerrero outpaces Jimmy Rollins 39,843 to 406 — driven by per-season impact — 2,490 PIV per season to 24 — rather than by longevity, since Vladimir Guerrero played 16 seasons to Jimmy Rollins's 17. 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).
Vladimir Guerrero — top 3 seasons by OPS
Jimmy Rollins — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Vladimir Guerrero leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and batting average, while Jimmy Rollins owns runs and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Vladimir Guerrero. PIV agrees: Vladimir Guerrero grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Vladimir Guerrero and Jimmy Rollins careers compare
Vladimir Guerrero and Jimmy Rollins were active at the same time between 2000 and 2011. The two careers are close in length, 2,147 games for Vladimir Guerrero and 2,275 for Jimmy Rollins across 16 and 17 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Vladimir Guerrero struck out more than walked (985 to 737), and Jimmy Rollins struck out more than walked (1,264 to 813). Vladimir Guerrero is the more power-leaning hitter, with 449 of 2,590 hits leaving the park. Jimmy Rollins was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Vladimir Guerrero vs Jimmy Rollins: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Vladimir Guerrero or Jimmy Rollins hit more home runs?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with 449 to Jimmy Rollins's 231.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .931 to Jimmy Rollins's .743.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .318 to Jimmy Rollins's .264.
- Who had more hits?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with 2,590 to Jimmy Rollins's 2,455.