Jim Rice vs Julio Rodriguez: Career Stats Comparison
Jim Rice 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). Jim Rice played 1974–1989 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
Jim Rice (1974–1989) and Julio Rodriguez (2022–present) — they broke in during the 1970s and the 2020s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jim Rice finished with 2,452 hits and 382 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? Jim Rice, with 382 to Julio Rodriguez's 134.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jim Rice, with .854 to Julio Rodriguez's .782.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jim Rice, with .298 to Julio Rodriguez's .269.
- Who had more hits? Jim Rice, with 2,452 to Julio Rodriguez's 801.
- Who drove in more runs? Jim Rice, with 1,451 to Julio Rodriguez's 412.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jim Rice, with 31,418 career PIV to Julio Rodriguez's 5,251.
Julio Rodriguez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jim Rice 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 | Jim Rice | Julio Rodriguez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,089 | 740 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,225 | 2,980 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,249 | 437 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,452 | 801 |
| Doubles | Leads: 373 | 136 |
| Triples | Leads: 79 | 9 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 382 | 134 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,451 | 412 |
| Walks | Leads: 670 | 216 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,423 | 773 |
| Stolen Bases | 58 | Leads: 138 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .298 | .269 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .352 | .326 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .502 | .455 |
| OPS | Leads: .854 | .782 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jim Rice outpaces Julio Rodriguez 31,418 to 5,251 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,964 PIV per season to 1,313, across 16 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).
Jim Rice — top 3 seasons by OPS
Julio Rodriguez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jim Rice 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 Jim Rice. PIV agrees: Jim Rice grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jim Rice and Julio Rodriguez careers compare
Jim Rice (1974–1989) was finished before Julio Rodriguez (2022–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. Jim Rice has the far longer record, 2,089 games against 740 across 16 and 4 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Where Julio Rodriguez comes out ahead, it is in stolen bases (138 to 58). Jim Rice struck out more than walked (1,423 to 670); Julio Rodriguez struck out more than walked (773 to 216). Julio Rodriguez was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Jim Rice holds the edge, .502 to .455. Because Julio Rodriguez is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Jim Rice vs Julio Rodriguez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jim Rice or Julio Rodriguez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jim Rice leads Julio Rodriguez in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jim Rice or Julio Rodriguez hit more home runs?
- Jim Rice, with 382 to Julio Rodriguez's 134.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jim Rice, with .854 to Julio Rodriguez's .782.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jim Rice, with .298 to Julio Rodriguez's .269.
- Who had more hits?
- Jim Rice, with 2,452 to Julio Rodriguez's 801.