Jimmy Rollins vs Michael Young: Career Stats Comparison
Jimmy Rollins 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). Jimmy Rollins played 2000–2016 as a hitter; Michael Young played 2000–2013 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 Michael Young (2000–2013) — 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; Michael Young finished with 2,375 hits and 185 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 Michael Young's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS? Michael Young, with .787 to Jimmy Rollins's .743.
- Who had the higher batting average? Michael Young, with .300 to Jimmy Rollins's .264.
- Who had more hits? Jimmy Rollins, with 2,455 to Michael Young's 2,375.
- Who drove in more runs? Michael Young, with 1,030 to Jimmy Rollins's 936.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Michael Young, with 9,102 career PIV to Jimmy Rollins's 406.
- Who won more championships? Jimmy Rollins, with 1 World Series title to Michael Young's 0.
Jimmy Rollins
Michael Young
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jimmy Rollins and Michael Young. 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 | Michael Young |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,275 | 1,970 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,294 | 7,918 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,421 | 1,137 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,455 | 2,375 |
| Doubles | Leads: 511 | 441 |
| Triples | Leads: 115 | 60 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 231 | 185 |
| RBI | 936 | Leads: 1,030 |
| Walks | Leads: 813 | 575 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,264 | 1,235 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 470 | 90 |
| Batting Avg | .264 | Leads: .300 |
| On-Base % | .324 | Leads: .346 |
| Slugging % | .418 | Leads: .441 |
| OPS | .743 | Leads: .787 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Michael Young outpaces Jimmy Rollins 9,102 to 406 — driven by per-season impact — 607 PIV per season to 24 — rather than by longevity, since Michael Young played 15 seasons to Jimmy Rollins's 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
Michael Young — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Michael Young leads in RBI, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Jimmy Rollins owns hits, home runs, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Michael Young. PIV agrees: Michael Young grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Jimmy Rollins and Michael Young careers compare
From 2000 through 2013, Jimmy Rollins and Michael Young were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,275 games for Jimmy Rollins and 1,970 for Michael Young across 17 and 15 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Jimmy Rollins struck out more than walked (1,264 to 813); Michael Young struck out more than walked (1,235 to 575). On the bases, Jimmy Rollins stole more often per game played (470 steals in 2,275 games for Jimmy Rollins, 90 in 1,970 for Michael Young). Michael Young's slugging percentage of .441 tops Jimmy Rollins's .418.
Jimmy Rollins vs Michael Young: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jimmy Rollins or Michael Young?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Jimmy Rollins leads Michael Young in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jimmy Rollins or Michael Young hit more home runs?
- Jimmy Rollins, with 231 to Michael Young's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Michael Young, with .787 to Jimmy Rollins's .743.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Michael Young, with .300 to Jimmy Rollins's .264.
- Who had more hits?
- Jimmy Rollins, with 2,455 to Michael Young's 2,375.