Troy Tulowitzki vs Ben Zobrist: Career Stats Comparison
Ben Zobrist 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). Troy Tulowitzki played 2006–2019 as a hitter; Ben Zobrist played 2006–2019 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
Troy Tulowitzki (2006–2019) and Ben Zobrist (2006–2019) — 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; Ben Zobrist finished with 1,566 hits and 167 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 Ben Zobrist's 167.
- Who had the higher OPS? Troy Tulowitzki, with .856 to Ben Zobrist's .783.
- Who had the higher batting average? Troy Tulowitzki, with .290 to Ben Zobrist's .266.
- Who had more hits? Ben Zobrist, with 1,566 to Troy Tulowitzki's 1,391.
- Who drove in more runs? Troy Tulowitzki, with 780 to Ben Zobrist's 768.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Troy Tulowitzki, with 16,087 career PIV to Ben Zobrist's 10,712.
- Who won more championships? Ben Zobrist, with 2 World Series titles to Troy Tulowitzki's 0.
Troy Tulowitzki
Ben Zobrist
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Troy Tulowitzki and Ben Zobrist. 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 | Ben Zobrist |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,291 | Leads: 1,651 |
| At-Bats | 4,804 | Leads: 5,880 |
| Runs | 762 | Leads: 884 |
| Hits | 1,391 | Leads: 1,566 |
| Doubles | 264 | Leads: 349 |
| Triples | 24 | Leads: 44 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 225 | 167 |
| RBI | Leads: 780 | 768 |
| Walks | 511 | Leads: 832 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 900 | 994 |
| Stolen Bases | 57 | Leads: 116 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .290 | .266 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .361 | .357 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .495 | .426 |
| OPS | Leads: .856 | .783 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Troy Tulowitzki outpaces Ben Zobrist 16,087 to 10,712 — driven by per-season impact — 1,149 PIV per season to 714 — rather than by longevity, since Troy Tulowitzki played 14 seasons to Ben Zobrist'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
Ben Zobrist — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Troy Tulowitzki leads in home runs, RBI, batting average, and OBP, while Ben Zobrist owns hits, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Troy Tulowitzki. PIV agrees: Troy Tulowitzki grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Troy Tulowitzki and Ben Zobrist careers compare
Troy Tulowitzki and Ben Zobrist were active at the same time between 2006 and 2019. With 1,291 games against 1,651 across 14 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Troy Tulowitzki struck out more than walked (900 to 511); Ben Zobrist struck out more than walked (994 to 832). Troy Tulowitzki is the more power-leaning hitter, with 225 of 1,391 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Ben Zobrist stole more often per game played (57 steals in 1,291 games for Troy Tulowitzki, 116 in 1,651 for Ben Zobrist).
Troy Tulowitzki vs Ben Zobrist: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Troy Tulowitzki or Ben Zobrist?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Ben Zobrist leads Troy Tulowitzki in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Troy Tulowitzki or Ben Zobrist hit more home runs?
- Troy Tulowitzki, with 225 to Ben Zobrist's 167.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Troy Tulowitzki, with .856 to Ben Zobrist's .783.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Troy Tulowitzki, with .290 to Ben Zobrist's .266.
- Who had more hits?
- Ben Zobrist, with 1,566 to Troy Tulowitzki's 1,391.