Jimmy Rollins vs Larry Walker: Career Stats Comparison
Jimmy Rollins and Larry Walker 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; Larry Walker played 1989–2005 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 Larry Walker (1989–2005) — they broke in during the 2000s and the 1980s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jimmy Rollins finished with 2,455 hits and 231 home runs; Larry Walker finished with 2,160 hits and 383 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Larry Walker, with 383 to Jimmy Rollins's 231.
- Who had the higher OPS? Larry Walker, with .965 to Jimmy Rollins's .743.
- Who had the higher batting average? Larry Walker, with .313 to Jimmy Rollins's .264.
- Who had more hits? Jimmy Rollins, with 2,455 to Larry Walker's 2,160.
- Who drove in more runs? Larry Walker, with 1,311 to Jimmy Rollins's 936.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Larry Walker, with 42,378 career PIV to Jimmy Rollins's 406.
- Who won more championships? Jimmy Rollins, with 1 World Series title to Larry Walker's 0.
Jimmy Rollins
Larry Walker
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jimmy Rollins and Larry Walker. 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 2000s and the 1980s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Jimmy Rollins | Larry Walker |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,275 | 1,988 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,294 | 6,907 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,421 | 1,355 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,455 | 2,160 |
| Doubles | Leads: 511 | 471 |
| Triples | Leads: 115 | 62 |
| Home Runs | 231 | Leads: 383 |
| RBI | 936 | Leads: 1,311 |
| Walks | 813 | Leads: 913 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,264 | 1,231 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 470 | 230 |
| Batting Avg | .264 | Leads: .313 |
| On-Base % | .324 | Leads: .400 |
| Slugging % | .418 | Leads: .565 |
| OPS | .743 | Leads: .965 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Larry Walker outpaces Jimmy Rollins 42,378 to 406 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,354 PIV per season to 24, across 18 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
Larry Walker — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Larry Walker leads in home runs, RBI, batting average, and OBP, while Jimmy Rollins owns hits, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Larry Walker. PIV agrees: Larry Walker 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 Larry Walker careers compare
Jimmy Rollins and Larry Walker were active at the same time between 2000 and 2005. The two careers are close in length, 2,275 games for Jimmy Rollins and 1,988 for Larry Walker across 17 and 18 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Jimmy Rollins struck out more than walked (1,264 to 813); Larry Walker struck out more than walked (1,231 to 913). Larry Walker is the more power-leaning hitter, with 383 of 2,160 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Jimmy Rollins stole more often per game played (470 steals in 2,275 games for Jimmy Rollins, 230 in 1,988 for Larry Walker).
Jimmy Rollins vs Larry Walker: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Jimmy Rollins or Larry Walker hit more home runs?
- Larry Walker, with 383 to Jimmy Rollins's 231.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Larry Walker, with .965 to Jimmy Rollins's .743.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Larry Walker, with .313 to Jimmy Rollins's .264.
- Who had more hits?
- Jimmy Rollins, with 2,455 to Larry Walker's 2,160.