Jimmy Rollins vs Ichiro Suzuki: Career Stats Comparison
Jimmy Rollins and Ichiro Suzuki are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jimmy Rollins played 2000–2016 as a hitter; Ichiro Suzuki played 2001–2019 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
Jimmy Rollins (2000–2016) and Ichiro Suzuki (2001–2019) — both broke in during the 2000s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Jimmy Rollins finished with 2,455 hits and 231 home runs; Ichiro Suzuki finished with 3,089 hits and 117 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Jimmy Rollins, with 231 to Ichiro Suzuki's 117.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ichiro Suzuki, with .757 to Jimmy Rollins's .743.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ichiro Suzuki, with .311 to Jimmy Rollins's .264.
- Who had more hits? Ichiro Suzuki, with 3,089 to Jimmy Rollins's 2,455.
- Who drove in more runs? Jimmy Rollins, with 936 to Ichiro Suzuki's 780.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ichiro Suzuki, with 6,671 career PIV to Jimmy Rollins's 406.
- Who won more championships? Jimmy Rollins, with 1 World Series title to Ichiro Suzuki's 0.
Jimmy Rollins
Ichiro Suzuki
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jimmy Rollins and Ichiro Suzuki. 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 | Jimmy Rollins | Ichiro Suzuki |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,275 | Leads: 2,653 |
| At-Bats | 9,294 | Leads: 9,934 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,421 | 1,420 |
| Hits | 2,455 | Leads: 3,089 |
| Doubles | Leads: 511 | 362 |
| Triples | Leads: 115 | 96 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 231 | 117 |
| RBI | Leads: 936 | 780 |
| Walks | Leads: 813 | 647 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,264 | 1,080 |
| Stolen Bases | 470 | Leads: 509 |
| Batting Avg | .264 | Leads: .311 |
| On-Base % | .324 | Leads: .355 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .418 | .402 |
| OPS | .743 | Leads: .757 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ichiro Suzuki outpaces Jimmy Rollins 6,671 to 406 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 334 PIV per season to 24, across 20 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).
Jimmy Rollins — top 3 seasons by OPS
Ichiro Suzuki — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Ichiro Suzuki leads in hits, stolen bases, batting average, and OBP, while Jimmy Rollins owns home runs, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Ichiro Suzuki. PIV agrees: Ichiro Suzuki grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jimmy Rollins and Ichiro Suzuki careers compare
The careers of Jimmy Rollins (2000–2016) and Ichiro Suzuki (2001–2019) overlapped from 2001 to 2016, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 2,275 games against 2,653 across 17 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Jimmy Rollins struck out more than walked (1,264 to 813); Ichiro Suzuki struck out more than walked (1,080 to 647). Jimmy Rollins is the more power-leaning hitter, with 231 of 2,455 hits leaving the park. Jimmy Rollins was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Jimmy Rollins holds the edge, .418 to .402.
Jimmy Rollins vs Ichiro Suzuki: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Jimmy Rollins or Ichiro Suzuki hit more home runs?
- Jimmy Rollins, with 231 to Ichiro Suzuki's 117.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ichiro Suzuki, with .757 to Jimmy Rollins's .743.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ichiro Suzuki, with .311 to Jimmy Rollins's .264.
- Who had more hits?
- Ichiro Suzuki, with 3,089 to Jimmy Rollins's 2,455.