Fred Lynn vs Julio Rodriguez: Career Stats Comparison
Fred Lynn 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). Fred Lynn played 1974–1990 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
Fred Lynn (1974–1990) and Julio Rodriguez (2022–present) — they broke in during the 1970s and the 2020s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Fred Lynn finished with 1,960 hits and 306 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? Fred Lynn, with 306 to Julio Rodriguez's 134.
- Who had the higher OPS? Fred Lynn, with .845 to Julio Rodriguez's .782.
- Who had the higher batting average? Fred Lynn, with .283 to Julio Rodriguez's .269.
- Who had more hits? Fred Lynn, with 1,960 to Julio Rodriguez's 801.
- Who drove in more runs? Fred Lynn, with 1,111 to Julio Rodriguez's 412.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Fred Lynn, with 25,648 career PIV to Julio Rodriguez's 5,251.
Fred Lynn
Julio Rodriguez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Fred Lynn 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 1970s 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 | Fred Lynn | Julio Rodriguez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,969 | 740 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 6,925 | 2,980 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,063 | 437 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,960 | 801 |
| Doubles | Leads: 388 | 136 |
| Triples | Leads: 43 | 9 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 306 | 134 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,111 | 412 |
| Walks | Leads: 857 | 216 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,116 | 773 |
| Stolen Bases | 72 | Leads: 138 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .283 | .269 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .360 | .326 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .484 | .455 |
| OPS | Leads: .845 | .782 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Fred Lynn outpaces Julio Rodriguez 25,648 to 5,251 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,425 PIV per season to 1,313, across 18 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).
Fred Lynn — top 3 seasons by OPS
Julio Rodriguez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Fred Lynn leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Julio Rodriguez owns stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Fred Lynn. PIV agrees: Fred Lynn grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Fred Lynn and Julio Rodriguez careers compare
No season is shared: Fred Lynn played 1974–1990, Julio Rodriguez 2022–present. Fred Lynn has the far longer record, 1,969 games against 740 across 18 and 4 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. The green cells for Julio Rodriguez are stolen bases (138 to 72). At the plate, Fred Lynn struck out more than walked (1,116 to 857), and Julio Rodriguez struck out more than walked (773 to 216). Julio Rodriguez was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In on-base percentage, Fred Lynn holds the edge, .360 to .326. Fred Lynn owns the better peak by OPS: 1.059 OPS in 1979 for Fred Lynn against .853 OPS in 2022 for Julio Rodriguez. Julio Rodriguez's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Fred Lynn vs Julio Rodriguez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Fred Lynn or Julio Rodriguez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Fred Lynn leads Julio Rodriguez in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Fred Lynn or Julio Rodriguez hit more home runs?
- Fred Lynn, with 306 to Julio Rodriguez's 134.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Fred Lynn, with .845 to Julio Rodriguez's .782.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Fred Lynn, with .283 to Julio Rodriguez's .269.
- Who had more hits?
- Fred Lynn, with 1,960 to Julio Rodriguez's 801.