Scott Rolen vs Pie Traynor: Career Stats Comparison
Scott Rolen 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). Scott Rolen played 1996–2012 as a hitter; Pie Traynor played 1920–1937 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
Scott Rolen (1996–2012) and Pie Traynor (1920–1937) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 1920s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Scott Rolen finished with 2,077 hits and 316 home runs; Pie Traynor finished with 2,416 hits and 58 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Scott Rolen, with 316 to Pie Traynor's 58.
- Who had the higher OPS? Scott Rolen, with .855 to Pie Traynor's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average? Pie Traynor, with .320 to Scott Rolen's .281.
- Who had more hits? Pie Traynor, with 2,416 to Scott Rolen's 2,077.
- Who drove in more runs? Scott Rolen, with 1,287 to Pie Traynor's 1,273.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Scott Rolen, with 20,867 career PIV to Pie Traynor's 11,425.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Scott Rolen
Pie Traynor
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Scott Rolen and Pie Traynor. 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 1920s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Scott Rolen | Pie Traynor |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,038 | 1,941 |
| At-Bats | 7,398 | Leads: 7,559 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,211 | 1,183 |
| Hits | 2,077 | Leads: 2,416 |
| Doubles | Leads: 517 | 371 |
| Triples | 43 | Leads: 164 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 316 | 58 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,287 | 1,273 |
| Walks | Leads: 899 | 472 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,410 | 278 |
| Stolen Bases | 118 | Leads: 158 |
| Batting Avg | .281 | Leads: .320 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .364 | .362 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .490 | .435 |
| OPS | Leads: .855 | .797 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Scott Rolen outpaces Pie Traynor 20,867 to 11,425 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,098 PIV per season to 672, across 19 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).
Scott Rolen — top 3 seasons by OPS
Pie Traynor — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Scott Rolen leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and OBP, while Pie Traynor owns hits, stolen bases, and batting average. 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 Scott Rolen and Pie Traynor careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Pie Traynor's ended in 1937, and Scott Rolen debuted in 1996. With 2,038 games against 1,941 across 19 and 17 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Scott Rolen struck out more than walked (1,410 to 899), while Pie Traynor walked more often than struck out (472 walks, 278 strikeouts). Scott Rolen is the more power-leaning hitter, with 316 of 2,077 hits leaving the park. Pie Traynor was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Scott Rolen's slugging percentage of .490 tops Pie Traynor's .435.
Scott Rolen vs Pie Traynor: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Scott Rolen or Pie Traynor?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Scott Rolen leads Pie Traynor in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Scott Rolen or Pie Traynor hit more home runs?
- Scott Rolen, with 316 to Pie Traynor's 58.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Scott Rolen, with .855 to Pie Traynor's .797.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Pie Traynor, with .320 to Scott Rolen's .281.
- Who had more hits?
- Pie Traynor, with 2,416 to Scott Rolen's 2,077.