Brian McCann vs Troy Tulowitzki: Career Stats Comparison
Brian McCann and Troy Tulowitzki are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Brian McCann played 2005–2019 as a hitter; Troy Tulowitzki 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
Brian McCann (2005–2019) and Troy Tulowitzki (2006–2019) — both broke in during the 2000s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Brian McCann finished with 1,590 hits and 282 home runs; Troy Tulowitzki finished with 1,391 hits and 225 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Brian McCann, with 282 to Troy Tulowitzki's 225.
- Who had the higher OPS? Troy Tulowitzki, with .856 to Brian McCann's .789.
- Who had the higher batting average? Troy Tulowitzki, with .290 to Brian McCann's .262.
- Who had more hits? Brian McCann, with 1,590 to Troy Tulowitzki's 1,391.
- Who drove in more runs? Brian McCann, with 1,018 to Troy Tulowitzki's 780.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Troy Tulowitzki, with 16,087 career PIV to Brian McCann's 9,133.
- Who won more championships? Brian McCann, with 1 World Series title to Troy Tulowitzki's 0.
Brian McCann
Troy Tulowitzki
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Brian McCann and Troy Tulowitzki. 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 | Brian McCann | Troy Tulowitzki |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,755 | 1,291 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 6,067 | 4,804 |
| Runs | 742 | Leads: 762 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,590 | 1,391 |
| Doubles | Leads: 294 | 264 |
| Triples | 5 | Leads: 24 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 282 | 225 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,018 | 780 |
| Walks | Leads: 640 | 511 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,054 | 900 |
| Stolen Bases | 25 | Leads: 57 |
| Batting Avg | .262 | Leads: .290 |
| On-Base % | .337 | Leads: .361 |
| Slugging % | .452 | Leads: .495 |
| OPS | .789 | Leads: .856 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Troy Tulowitzki outpaces Brian McCann 16,087 to 9,133 — driven by per-season impact — 1,149 PIV per season to 609 — rather than by longevity, since Troy Tulowitzki played 14 seasons to Brian McCann'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).
Brian McCann — top 3 seasons by OPS
Troy Tulowitzki — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Troy Tulowitzki leads in runs, stolen bases, batting average, and OBP, while Brian McCann owns hits, home runs, and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Troy Tulowitzki. PIV agrees: Troy Tulowitzki grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Brian McCann and Troy Tulowitzki careers compare
From 2006 through 2019, Brian McCann and Troy Tulowitzki were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 1,755 games for Brian McCann and 1,291 for Troy Tulowitzki across 15 and 14 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Brian McCann struck out more than walked (1,054 to 640), and Troy Tulowitzki struck out more than walked (900 to 511). Troy Tulowitzki's on-base percentage of .361 tops Brian McCann's .337. Troy Tulowitzki owns the better peak by OPS: .961 OPS in 2006 for Brian McCann against 1.035 OPS in 2014 for Troy Tulowitzki.
Brian McCann vs Troy Tulowitzki: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Brian McCann or Troy Tulowitzki hit more home runs?
- Brian McCann, with 282 to Troy Tulowitzki's 225.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Troy Tulowitzki, with .856 to Brian McCann's .789.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Troy Tulowitzki, with .290 to Brian McCann's .262.
- Who had more hits?
- Brian McCann, with 1,590 to Troy Tulowitzki's 1,391.