Fred McGriff vs Jimmy Rollins: Career Stats Comparison
Fred McGriff has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Fred McGriff played 1986–2004 as a hitter; Jimmy Rollins played 2000–2016 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 McGriff (1986–2004) and Jimmy Rollins (2000–2016) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Fred McGriff finished with 2,490 hits and 493 home runs; Jimmy Rollins finished with 2,455 hits and 231 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Fred McGriff, with 493 to Jimmy Rollins's 231.
- Who had the higher OPS? Fred McGriff, with .886 to Jimmy Rollins's .743.
- Who had the higher batting average? Fred McGriff, with .284 to Jimmy Rollins's .264.
- Who had more hits? Fred McGriff, with 2,490 to Jimmy Rollins's 2,455.
- Who drove in more runs? Fred McGriff, with 1,550 to Jimmy Rollins's 936.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Fred McGriff, with 37,233 career PIV to Jimmy Rollins's 406.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Fred McGriff
Jimmy Rollins
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Fred McGriff and Jimmy Rollins. 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 1980s and the 2000s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Fred McGriff | Jimmy Rollins |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,460 | 2,275 |
| At-Bats | 8,757 | Leads: 9,294 |
| Runs | 1,349 | Leads: 1,421 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,490 | 2,455 |
| Doubles | 441 | Leads: 511 |
| Triples | 24 | Leads: 115 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 493 | 231 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,550 | 936 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,305 | 813 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,882 | 1,264 |
| Stolen Bases | 72 | Leads: 470 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .284 | .264 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .377 | .324 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .509 | .418 |
| OPS | Leads: .886 | .743 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Fred McGriff outpaces Jimmy Rollins 37,233 to 406 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,773 PIV per season to 24, across 21 seasons to 17. 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 McGriff — top 3 seasons by OPS
Jimmy Rollins — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Fred McGriff leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and batting average, while Jimmy Rollins owns runs and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Fred McGriff. PIV agrees: Fred McGriff grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Fred McGriff and Jimmy Rollins careers compare
Fred McGriff and Jimmy Rollins were active at the same time between 2000 and 2004. The two careers are close in length, 2,460 games for Fred McGriff and 2,275 for Jimmy Rollins across 21 and 17 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Fred McGriff struck out more than walked (1,882 to 1,305); Jimmy Rollins struck out more than walked (1,264 to 813). Fred McGriff is the more power-leaning hitter, with 493 of 2,490 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Jimmy Rollins stole more often per game played (72 steals in 2,460 games for Fred McGriff, 470 in 2,275 for Jimmy Rollins).
Fred McGriff vs Jimmy Rollins: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Fred McGriff or Jimmy Rollins?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Fred McGriff leads Jimmy Rollins in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Fred McGriff or Jimmy Rollins hit more home runs?
- Fred McGriff, with 493 to Jimmy Rollins's 231.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Fred McGriff, with .886 to Jimmy Rollins's .743.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Fred McGriff, with .284 to Jimmy Rollins's .264.
- Who had more hits?
- Fred McGriff, with 2,490 to Jimmy Rollins's 2,455.