Jose Abreu vs Freddie Freeman: Career Stats Comparison
Freddie Freeman has the better career line of the two, leading 14 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jose Abreu played 2014–2024 as a hitter; Freddie Freeman has played 2010–present 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
Jose Abreu (2014–2024) and Freddie Freeman (2010–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Jose Abreu finished with 1,587 hits and 263 home runs; Freddie Freeman has 2,598 hits and 383 home runs through October 12, 2026. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Freddie Freeman, with 383 to Jose Abreu's 263.
- Who had the higher OPS? Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Jose Abreu's .833.
- Who had the higher batting average? Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Jose Abreu's .283.
- Who had more hits? Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Jose Abreu's 1,587.
- Who drove in more runs? Freddie Freeman, with 1,392 to Jose Abreu's 960.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Freddie Freeman, with 41,593 career PIV to Jose Abreu's 16,135.
- Who won more championships? Freddie Freeman, with 3 World Series titles to Jose Abreu's 0.
Jose Abreu
Freddie Freeman
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Abreu and Freddie Freeman. 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.
Freddie Freeman is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Jose Abreu | Freddie Freeman |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,446 | Leads: 2,332 |
| At-Bats | 5,607 | Leads: 8,693 |
| Runs | 769 | Leads: 1,453 |
| Hits | 1,587 | Leads: 2,598 |
| Doubles | 328 | Leads: 579 |
| Triples | 17 | Leads: 34 |
| Home Runs | 263 | Leads: 383 |
| RBI | 960 | Leads: 1,392 |
| Walks | 432 | Leads: 1,136 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,246 | 1,879 |
| Stolen Bases | 11 | Leads: 111 |
| Batting Avg | .283 | Leads: .299 |
| On-Base % | .345 | Leads: .384 |
| Slugging % | .488 | Leads: .505 |
| OPS | .833 | Leads: .890 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Freddie Freeman outpaces Jose Abreu 41,593 to 16,135 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,600 PIV per season to 1,467, across 16 seasons to 11. 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).
Jose Abreu — top 3 seasons by OPS
Freddie Freeman — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Freddie Freeman leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Jose Abreu owns no headline categories. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Freddie Freeman. PIV agrees: Freddie Freeman grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jose Abreu and Freddie Freeman careers compare
Jose Abreu and Freddie Freeman were active at the same time between 2014 and 2024. Freddie Freeman has the far longer record, 2,332 games against 1,446 across 11 and 16 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Every scored category on the table goes to Freddie Freeman. Jose Abreu struck out more than walked (1,246 to 432); Freddie Freeman struck out more than walked (1,879 to 1,136). On the bases, Freddie Freeman stole more often per game played (11 steals in 1,446 games for Jose Abreu, 111 in 2,332 for Freddie Freeman). Freddie Freeman's slugging percentage of .505 tops Jose Abreu's .488. Because Freddie Freeman is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Jose Abreu vs Freddie Freeman: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jose Abreu or Freddie Freeman?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Freddie Freeman leads Jose Abreu in 14 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jose Abreu or Freddie Freeman hit more home runs?
- Freddie Freeman, with 383 to Jose Abreu's 263.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Jose Abreu's .833.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Jose Abreu's .283.
- Who had more hits?
- Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Jose Abreu's 1,587.