Reggie Jackson vs Julio Rodriguez: Career Stats Comparison
Reggie Jackson 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). Reggie Jackson played 1967–1987 as a hitter; Julio Rodriguez has played 2022–present 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
Reggie Jackson (1967–1987) and Julio Rodriguez (2022–present) — they broke in during the 1960s and the 2020s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Reggie Jackson finished with 2,584 hits and 563 home runs; Julio Rodriguez has 801 hits and 134 home runs through October 12, 2026. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Julio Rodriguez's 134.
- Who had the higher OPS? Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Julio Rodriguez's .782.
- Who had the higher batting average? Julio Rodriguez, with .269 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits? Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Julio Rodriguez's 801.
- Who drove in more runs? Reggie Jackson, with 1,702 to Julio Rodriguez's 412.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Reggie Jackson, with 41,801 career PIV to Julio Rodriguez's 5,251.
- Who won more championships? Reggie Jackson, with 5 World Series titles to Julio Rodriguez's 0.
Reggie Jackson
Julio Rodriguez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Reggie Jackson and Julio 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 1960s and the 2020s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Julio Rodriguez is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Reggie Jackson | Julio Rodriguez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,820 | 740 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,864 | 2,980 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,551 | 437 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,584 | 801 |
| Doubles | Leads: 463 | 136 |
| Triples | Leads: 49 | 9 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 563 | 134 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,702 | 412 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,375 | 216 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,597 | 773 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 228 | 138 |
| Batting Avg | .262 | Leads: .269 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .356 | .326 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .490 | .455 |
| OPS | Leads: .846 | .782 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Reggie Jackson outpaces Julio Rodriguez 41,801 to 5,251 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,991 PIV per season to 1,313, across 21 seasons to 4. 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).
Reggie Jackson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Julio Rodriguez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Reggie Jackson leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Julio Rodriguez owns batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Reggie Jackson. PIV agrees: Reggie Jackson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Reggie Jackson and Julio Rodriguez careers compare
No season is shared: Reggie Jackson played 1967–1987, Julio Rodriguez 2022–present. The table compares 2,820 games of Reggie Jackson with 740 of Julio Rodriguez across 21 and 4 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Julio Rodriguez's edges on the table are batting average (.269 to .262). At the plate, Reggie Jackson struck out more than walked (2,597 to 1,375), and Julio Rodriguez struck out more than walked (773 to 216). Reggie Jackson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 563 of 2,584 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Julio Rodriguez stole more often per game played (228 steals in 2,820 games for Reggie Jackson, 138 in 740 for Julio Rodriguez). Julio Rodriguez's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Reggie Jackson vs Julio Rodriguez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Reggie Jackson or Julio Rodriguez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Reggie Jackson leads Julio Rodriguez in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Reggie Jackson or Julio Rodriguez hit more home runs?
- Reggie Jackson, with 563 to Julio Rodriguez's 134.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Reggie Jackson, with .846 to Julio Rodriguez's .782.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Julio Rodriguez, with .269 to Reggie Jackson's .262.
- Who had more hits?
- Reggie Jackson, with 2,584 to Julio Rodriguez's 801.