Scott Rolen vs Joey Votto: Career Stats Comparison
Joey Votto has the better career line of the two, leading 8 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; Joey Votto played 2007–2023 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 Joey Votto (2007–2023) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Scott Rolen finished with 2,077 hits and 316 home runs; Joey Votto finished with 2,135 hits and 356 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Joey Votto, with 356 to Scott Rolen's 316.
- Who had the higher OPS? Joey Votto, with .920 to Scott Rolen's .855.
- Who had the higher batting average? Joey Votto, with .294 to Scott Rolen's .281.
- Who had more hits? Joey Votto, with 2,135 to Scott Rolen's 2,077.
- Who drove in more runs? Scott Rolen, with 1,287 to Joey Votto's 1,144.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Joey Votto, with 43,852 career PIV to Scott Rolen's 20,867.
- Who won more championships? Scott Rolen, with 1 World Series title to Joey Votto's 0.
Scott Rolen
Joey Votto
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Scott Rolen and Joey Votto. 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 2000s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Scott Rolen | Joey Votto |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,038 | Leads: 2,056 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,398 | 7,252 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,211 | 1,171 |
| Hits | 2,077 | Leads: 2,135 |
| Doubles | Leads: 517 | 459 |
| Triples | Leads: 43 | 22 |
| Home Runs | 316 | Leads: 356 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,287 | 1,144 |
| Walks | 899 | Leads: 1,365 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,410 | 1,640 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 118 | 80 |
| Batting Avg | .281 | Leads: .294 |
| On-Base % | .364 | Leads: .409 |
| Slugging % | .490 | Leads: .511 |
| OPS | .855 | Leads: .920 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Joey Votto outpaces Scott Rolen 43,852 to 20,867 — driven by per-season impact — 2,580 PIV per season to 1,098 — rather than by longevity, since Joey Votto played 17 seasons to Scott Rolen's 19. 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
Joey Votto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Joey Votto leads in hits, home runs, batting average, and OBP, while Scott Rolen owns RBI, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Joey Votto. PIV agrees: Joey Votto 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 Joey Votto careers compare
Scott Rolen and Joey Votto were active at the same time between 2007 and 2012. With 2,038 games against 2,056 across 19 and 17 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Scott Rolen struck out more than walked (1,410 to 899); Joey Votto struck out more than walked (1,640 to 1,365). On the bases, Scott Rolen stole more often per game played (118 steals in 2,038 games for Scott Rolen, 80 in 2,056 for Joey Votto). In on-base percentage, Joey Votto holds the edge, .409 to .364.
Scott Rolen vs Joey Votto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Scott Rolen or Joey Votto?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Joey Votto leads Scott Rolen in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Scott Rolen or Joey Votto hit more home runs?
- Joey Votto, with 356 to Scott Rolen's 316.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Joey Votto, with .920 to Scott Rolen's .855.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Joey Votto, with .294 to Scott Rolen's .281.
- Who had more hits?
- Joey Votto, with 2,135 to Scott Rolen's 2,077.