Aramis Ramirez vs Scott Rolen: Career Stats Comparison
Aramis Ramirez and Scott Rolen are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Aramis Ramirez played 1998–2015 as a hitter; Scott Rolen played 1996–2012 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
Aramis Ramirez (1998–2015) and Scott Rolen (1996–2012) — both broke in during the 1990s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Aramis Ramirez finished with 2,303 hits and 386 home runs; Scott Rolen finished with 2,077 hits and 316 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Aramis Ramirez, with 386 to Scott Rolen's 316.
- Who had the higher OPS? Scott Rolen, with .855 to Aramis Ramirez's .833.
- Who had the higher batting average? Aramis Ramirez, with .283 to Scott Rolen's .281.
- Who had more hits? Aramis Ramirez, with 2,303 to Scott Rolen's 2,077.
- Who drove in more runs? Aramis Ramirez, with 1,417 to Scott Rolen's 1,287.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Scott Rolen, with 20,867 career PIV to Aramis Ramirez's 19,345.
- Who won more championships? Scott Rolen, with 1 World Series title to Aramis Ramirez's 0.
Aramis Ramirez
Scott Rolen
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Aramis Ramirez and Scott Rolen. 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 | Aramis Ramirez | Scott Rolen |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,194 | 2,038 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,136 | 7,398 |
| Runs | 1,098 | Leads: 1,211 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,303 | 2,077 |
| Doubles | 495 | Leads: 517 |
| Triples | 24 | Leads: 43 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 386 | 316 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,417 | 1,287 |
| Walks | 633 | Leads: 899 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,238 | 1,410 |
| Stolen Bases | 29 | Leads: 118 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .283 | .281 |
| On-Base % | .341 | Leads: .364 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .492 | .490 |
| OPS | .833 | Leads: .855 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Scott Rolen edges Aramis Ramirez 20,867 to 19,345 — driven by per-season impact — 1,098 PIV per season to 967 — rather than by longevity, since Scott Rolen played 19 seasons to Aramis Ramirez's 20. 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).
Aramis Ramirez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Scott Rolen — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Scott Rolen leads in runs, stolen bases, OBP, and OPS, while Aramis Ramirez owns hits, home runs, and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Scott Rolen. PIV agrees: Scott Rolen grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Aramis Ramirez and Scott Rolen careers compare
The careers of Aramis Ramirez (1998–2015) and Scott Rolen (1996–2012) overlapped from 1998 to 2012, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 2,194 games against 2,038 across 20 and 19 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Aramis Ramirez struck out more than walked (1,238 to 633); Scott Rolen struck out more than walked (1,410 to 899). Scott Rolen was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Scott Rolen's on-base percentage of .364 tops Aramis Ramirez's .341. Best seasons: 2004 for Aramis Ramirez (.951 OPS, 36 HR, 103 RBI, .318 avg) and 2004 for Scott Rolen (1.007 OPS, 34 HR, 124 RBI, .314 avg).
Aramis Ramirez vs Scott Rolen: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Aramis Ramirez or Scott Rolen hit more home runs?
- Aramis Ramirez, with 386 to Scott Rolen's 316.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Scott Rolen, with .855 to Aramis Ramirez's .833.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Aramis Ramirez, with .283 to Scott Rolen's .281.
- Who had more hits?
- Aramis Ramirez, with 2,303 to Scott Rolen's 2,077.