Ivan Rodriguez vs Mike Trout: Career Stats Comparison
Ivan Rodriguez and Mike Trout are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Ivan Rodriguez played 1991–2011 as a hitter; Mike Trout has played 2011–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
Ivan Rodriguez (1991–2011) and Mike Trout (2011–present) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Ivan Rodriguez finished with 2,844 hits and 311 home runs; Mike Trout has 1,878 hits and 426 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? Mike Trout, with 426 to Ivan Rodriguez's 311.
- Who had the higher OPS? Mike Trout, with .963 to Ivan Rodriguez's .798.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ivan Rodriguez, with .296 to Mike Trout's .290.
- Who had more hits? Ivan Rodriguez, with 2,844 to Mike Trout's 1,878.
- Who drove in more runs? Ivan Rodriguez, with 1,332 to Mike Trout's 1,072.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Mike Trout, with 44,462 career PIV to Ivan Rodriguez's 10,232.
- Who won more championships? Ivan Rodriguez, with 1 World Series title to Mike Trout's 0.
Ivan Rodriguez
Mike Trout
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Ivan Rodriguez and Mike Trout. 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 1990s and the 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Mike Trout is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Ivan Rodriguez | Mike Trout |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,543 | 1,790 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,592 | 6,480 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,354 | 1,282 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,844 | 1,878 |
| Doubles | Leads: 572 | 351 |
| Triples | 51 | Leads: 55 |
| Home Runs | 311 | Leads: 426 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,332 | 1,072 |
| Walks | 513 | Leads: 1,174 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,474 | 1,828 |
| Stolen Bases | 127 | Leads: 225 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .296 | .290 |
| On-Base % | .334 | Leads: .405 |
| Slugging % | .464 | Leads: .558 |
| OPS | .798 | Leads: .963 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Mike Trout outpaces Ivan Rodriguez 44,462 to 10,232 — driven by per-season impact — 2,964 PIV per season to 445 — rather than by longevity, since Mike Trout played 15 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).
Ivan Rodriguez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Mike Trout — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Mike Trout leads in home runs, stolen bases, OBP, and OPS, while Ivan Rodriguez owns hits, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Mike Trout. PIV agrees: Mike Trout grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Ivan Rodriguez and Mike Trout careers compare
From 2011 through 2011, Ivan Rodriguez and Mike Trout were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,543 games for Ivan Rodriguez and 1,790 for Mike Trout across 23 and 15 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Ivan Rodriguez struck out more than walked (1,474 to 513), and Mike Trout struck out more than walked (1,828 to 1,174). Mike Trout is the more power-leaning hitter, with 426 of 1,878 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Mike Trout stole more often per game played (127 steals in 2,543 games for Ivan Rodriguez, 225 in 1,790 for Mike Trout). Mike Trout's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Ivan Rodriguez vs Mike Trout: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Ivan Rodriguez or Mike Trout hit more home runs?
- Mike Trout, with 426 to Ivan Rodriguez's 311.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Mike Trout, with .963 to Ivan Rodriguez's .798.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ivan Rodriguez, with .296 to Mike Trout's .290.
- Who had more hits?
- Ivan Rodriguez, with 2,844 to Mike Trout's 1,878.