Alex Rodriguez vs Ivan Rodriguez: Career Stats Comparison
Alex Rodriguez has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Alex Rodriguez played 1994–2016 as a hitter; Ivan Rodriguez played 1991–2011 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
Alex Rodriguez (1994–2016) and Ivan Rodriguez (1991–2011) — both broke in during the 1990s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Alex Rodriguez finished with 3,115 hits and 696 home runs; Ivan Rodriguez finished with 2,844 hits and 311 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Alex Rodriguez, with 696 to Ivan Rodriguez's 311.
- Who had the higher OPS? Alex Rodriguez, with .930 to Ivan Rodriguez's .798.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ivan Rodriguez, with .296 to Alex Rodriguez's .295.
- Who had more hits? Alex Rodriguez, with 3,115 to Ivan Rodriguez's 2,844.
- Who drove in more runs? Alex Rodriguez, with 2,086 to Ivan Rodriguez's 1,332.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Alex Rodriguez, with 54,389 career PIV to Ivan Rodriguez's 10,232.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Alex Rodriguez
Ivan Rodriguez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Alex Rodriguez and Ivan 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Alex Rodriguez | Ivan Rodriguez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,784 | 2,543 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 10,566 | 9,592 |
| Runs | Leads: 2,021 | 1,354 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,115 | 2,844 |
| Doubles | 548 | Leads: 572 |
| Triples | 31 | Leads: 51 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 696 | 311 |
| RBI | Leads: 2,086 | 1,332 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,338 | 513 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,287 | 1,474 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 329 | 127 |
| Batting Avg | .295 | Leads: .296 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .380 | .334 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .550 | .464 |
| OPS | Leads: .930 | .798 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Alex Rodriguez outpaces Ivan Rodriguez 54,389 to 10,232 — driven by per-season impact — 2,472 PIV per season to 445 — rather than by longevity, since Alex Rodriguez played 22 seasons to Ivan Rodriguez's 23. 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).
Alex Rodriguez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Ivan Rodriguez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Alex Rodriguez leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Ivan Rodriguez owns batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Alex Rodriguez. PIV agrees: Alex Rodriguez grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Alex Rodriguez and Ivan Rodriguez careers compare
Alex Rodriguez and Ivan Rodriguez were active at the same time between 1994 and 2011. With 2,784 games against 2,543 across 22 and 23 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Ivan Rodriguez's edges on the table are doubles (572 to 548), triples (51 to 31), and batting average (.296 to .295). At the plate, Alex Rodriguez struck out more than walked (2,287 to 1,338), and Ivan Rodriguez struck out more than walked (1,474 to 513). Alex Rodriguez is the more power-leaning hitter, with 696 of 3,115 hits leaving the park.
Alex Rodriguez vs Ivan Rodriguez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Alex Rodriguez or Ivan Rodriguez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Alex Rodriguez leads Ivan Rodriguez in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Alex Rodriguez or Ivan Rodriguez hit more home runs?
- Alex Rodriguez, with 696 to Ivan Rodriguez's 311.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Alex Rodriguez, with .930 to Ivan Rodriguez's .798.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ivan Rodriguez, with .296 to Alex Rodriguez's .295.
- Who had more hits?
- Alex Rodriguez, with 3,115 to Ivan Rodriguez's 2,844.