Ian Kinsler vs Dustin Pedroia: Career Stats Comparison
Ian Kinsler has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Ian Kinsler played 2006–2019 as a hitter; Dustin Pedroia played 2006–2019 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
Ian Kinsler (2006–2019) and Dustin Pedroia (2006–2019) — both broke in during the 2000s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Ian Kinsler finished with 1,999 hits and 257 home runs; Dustin Pedroia finished with 1,805 hits and 140 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Ian Kinsler, with 257 to Dustin Pedroia's 140.
- Who had the higher OPS? Dustin Pedroia, with .805 to Ian Kinsler's .777.
- Who had the higher batting average? Dustin Pedroia, with .299 to Ian Kinsler's .269.
- Who had more hits? Ian Kinsler, with 1,999 to Dustin Pedroia's 1,805.
- Who drove in more runs? Ian Kinsler, with 909 to Dustin Pedroia's 725.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Dustin Pedroia, with 13,484 career PIV to Ian Kinsler's 9,201.
- Who won more championships? Dustin Pedroia, with 3 World Series titles to Ian Kinsler's 1.
Ian Kinsler
Dustin Pedroia
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Ian Kinsler and Dustin Pedroia. 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Ian Kinsler | Dustin Pedroia |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,888 | 1,512 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,423 | 6,031 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,243 | 922 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,999 | 1,805 |
| Doubles | Leads: 416 | 394 |
| Triples | Leads: 41 | 15 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 257 | 140 |
| RBI | Leads: 909 | 725 |
| Walks | Leads: 693 | 624 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,046 | 654 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 243 | 138 |
| Batting Avg | .269 | Leads: .299 |
| On-Base % | .337 | Leads: .365 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .440 | .439 |
| OPS | .777 | Leads: .805 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dustin Pedroia outpaces Ian Kinsler 13,484 to 9,201 — driven by per-season impact — 963 PIV per season to 613 — rather than by longevity, since Dustin Pedroia played 14 seasons to Ian Kinsler's 15. 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).
Ian Kinsler — top 3 seasons by OPS
Dustin Pedroia — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Ian Kinsler leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Dustin Pedroia owns batting average, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Ian Kinsler. Note that PIV actually grades Dustin Pedroia ahead, which means Ian Kinsler's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Ian Kinsler and Dustin Pedroia careers compare
Ian Kinsler and Dustin Pedroia were active at the same time between 2006 and 2019. With 1,888 games against 1,512 across 15 and 14 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Dustin Pedroia's edges on the table are batting average (.299 to .269), on-base percentage (.365 to .337), and OPS (.805 to .777). Ian Kinsler struck out more than walked (1,046 to 693); Dustin Pedroia struck out more than walked (654 to 624). Ian Kinsler is the more power-leaning hitter, with 257 of 1,999 hits leaving the park. Ian Kinsler was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Ian Kinsler's slugging percentage of .440 tops Dustin Pedroia's .439.
Ian Kinsler vs Dustin Pedroia: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Ian Kinsler or Dustin Pedroia?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Ian Kinsler leads Dustin Pedroia in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Ian Kinsler or Dustin Pedroia hit more home runs?
- Ian Kinsler, with 257 to Dustin Pedroia's 140.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Dustin Pedroia, with .805 to Ian Kinsler's .777.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Dustin Pedroia, with .299 to Ian Kinsler's .269.
- Who had more hits?
- Ian Kinsler, with 1,999 to Dustin Pedroia's 1,805.