Rogers Hornsby vs Derek Jeter: Career Stats Comparison
Rogers Hornsby and Derek Jeter are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Rogers Hornsby played 1915–1937 as a hitter; Derek Jeter played 1995–2014 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
Rogers Hornsby (1915–1937) and Derek Jeter (1995–2014) — they broke in during the 1910s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Rogers Hornsby finished with 2,930 hits and 301 home runs; Derek Jeter finished with 3,465 hits and 260 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Rogers Hornsby, with 301 to Derek Jeter's 260.
- Who had the higher OPS? Rogers Hornsby, with 1.010 to Derek Jeter's .817.
- Who had the higher batting average? Rogers Hornsby, with .358 to Derek Jeter's .310.
- Who had more hits? Derek Jeter, with 3,465 to Rogers Hornsby's 2,930.
- Who drove in more runs? Rogers Hornsby, with 1,584 to Derek Jeter's 1,311.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Rogers Hornsby, with 68,443 career PIV to Derek Jeter's 24,469.
- Who won more championships? Derek Jeter, with 5 World Series titles to Rogers Hornsby's 1.
Rogers Hornsby
Derek Jeter
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Rogers Hornsby and Derek Jeter. 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 1910s and the 1990s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Rogers Hornsby | Derek Jeter |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,259 | Leads: 2,747 |
| At-Bats | 8,173 | Leads: 11,195 |
| Runs | 1,579 | Leads: 1,923 |
| Hits | 2,930 | Leads: 3,465 |
| Doubles | 541 | Leads: 544 |
| Triples | Leads: 169 | 66 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 301 | 260 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,584 | 1,311 |
| Walks | 1,038 | Leads: 1,082 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 679 | 1,840 |
| Stolen Bases | 135 | Leads: 358 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .358 | .310 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .434 | .377 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .577 | .440 |
| OPS | Leads: 1.010 | .817 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Rogers Hornsby outpaces Derek Jeter 68,443 to 24,469 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,852 PIV per season to 1,223, across 24 seasons to 20. 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).
Rogers Hornsby — top 3 seasons by OPS
Derek Jeter — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Rogers Hornsby leads in home runs, RBI, batting average, and OBP, while Derek Jeter owns hits, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Rogers Hornsby. PIV agrees: Rogers Hornsby grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Rogers Hornsby and Derek Jeter careers compare
No season is shared: Rogers Hornsby played 1915–1937, Derek Jeter 1995–2014. The two careers are close in length, 2,259 games for Rogers Hornsby and 2,747 for Derek Jeter across 24 and 20 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Plate discipline differs: Rogers Hornsby walked more often than struck out (1,038 walks, 679 strikeouts), but Derek Jeter struck out more than walked (1,840 to 1,082). Rogers Hornsby is the more power-leaning hitter, with 301 of 2,930 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Derek Jeter stole more often per game played (135 steals in 2,259 games for Rogers Hornsby, 358 in 2,747 for Derek Jeter).
Rogers Hornsby vs Derek Jeter: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Rogers Hornsby or Derek Jeter hit more home runs?
- Rogers Hornsby, with 301 to Derek Jeter's 260.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Rogers Hornsby, with 1.010 to Derek Jeter's .817.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Rogers Hornsby, with .358 to Derek Jeter's .310.
- Who had more hits?
- Derek Jeter, with 3,465 to Rogers Hornsby's 2,930.