Troy Tulowitzki vs Michael Young: Career Stats Comparison
Michael Young has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Troy Tulowitzki played 2006–2019 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
Troy Tulowitzki (2006–2019) and Michael Young (2000–2013) — both broke in during the 2000s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Troy Tulowitzki finished with 1,391 hits and 225 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? Troy Tulowitzki, with 225 to Michael Young's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS? Troy Tulowitzki, with .856 to Michael Young's .787.
- Who had the higher batting average? Michael Young, with .300 to Troy Tulowitzki's .290.
- Who had more hits? Michael Young, with 2,375 to Troy Tulowitzki's 1,391.
- Who drove in more runs? Michael Young, with 1,030 to Troy Tulowitzki's 780.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Troy Tulowitzki, with 16,087 career PIV to Michael Young's 9,102.
Troy Tulowitzki
Michael Young
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Troy Tulowitzki 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 | Troy Tulowitzki | Michael Young |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,291 | Leads: 1,970 |
| At-Bats | 4,804 | Leads: 7,918 |
| Runs | 762 | Leads: 1,137 |
| Hits | 1,391 | Leads: 2,375 |
| Doubles | 264 | Leads: 441 |
| Triples | 24 | Leads: 60 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 225 | 185 |
| RBI | 780 | Leads: 1,030 |
| Walks | 511 | Leads: 575 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 900 | 1,235 |
| Stolen Bases | 57 | Leads: 90 |
| Batting Avg | .290 | Leads: .300 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .361 | .346 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .495 | .441 |
| OPS | Leads: .856 | .787 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Troy Tulowitzki outpaces Michael Young 16,087 to 9,102 — driven by per-season impact — 1,149 PIV per season to 607 — rather than by longevity, since Troy Tulowitzki played 14 seasons to Michael Young's 15. 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).
Troy Tulowitzki — top 3 seasons by OPS
Michael Young — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Michael Young leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Troy Tulowitzki owns home runs, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Michael Young. Note that PIV actually grades Troy Tulowitzki ahead, which means Michael Young's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Troy Tulowitzki and Michael Young careers compare
The careers of Troy Tulowitzki (2006–2019) and Michael Young (2000–2013) overlapped from 2006 to 2013, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. The table compares 1,291 games of Troy Tulowitzki with 1,970 of Michael Young across 14 and 15 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Where Troy Tulowitzki comes out ahead, it is in home runs (225 to 185), on-base percentage (.361 to .346), and slugging percentage (.495 to .441). Troy Tulowitzki struck out more than walked (900 to 511); Michael Young struck out more than walked (1,235 to 575). Troy Tulowitzki is the more power-leaning hitter, with 225 of 1,391 hits leaving the park.
Troy Tulowitzki vs Michael Young: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Troy Tulowitzki or Michael Young?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Michael Young leads Troy Tulowitzki in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Troy Tulowitzki or Michael Young hit more home runs?
- Troy Tulowitzki, with 225 to Michael Young's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Troy Tulowitzki, with .856 to Michael Young's .787.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Michael Young, with .300 to Troy Tulowitzki's .290.
- Who had more hits?
- Michael Young, with 2,375 to Troy Tulowitzki's 1,391.