Cody Bellinger vs Freddie Freeman: Career Stats Comparison
Freddie Freeman has the better career line of the two, leading 13 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Cody Bellinger has played 2017–present 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
Cody Bellinger (2017–present) and Freddie Freeman (2010–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Cody Bellinger has 1,233 hits and 242 home runs through October 12, 2026; 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 Cody Bellinger's 242.
- Who had the higher OPS? Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Cody Bellinger's .812.
- Who had the higher batting average? Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Cody Bellinger's .261.
- Who had more hits? Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Cody Bellinger's 1,233.
- Who drove in more runs? Freddie Freeman, with 1,392 to Cody Bellinger's 768.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Freddie Freeman, with 41,593 career PIV to Cody Bellinger's 10,298.
- Who won more championships? Freddie Freeman, with 3 World Series titles to Cody Bellinger's 1.
Cody Bellinger
Freddie Freeman
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Cody Bellinger 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.
Cody Bellinger and Freddie Freeman are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Cody Bellinger | Freddie Freeman |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,289 | Leads: 2,332 |
| At-Bats | 4,726 | Leads: 8,693 |
| Runs | 763 | Leads: 1,453 |
| Hits | 1,233 | Leads: 2,598 |
| Doubles | 236 | Leads: 579 |
| Triples | 31 | Leads: 34 |
| Home Runs | 242 | Leads: 383 |
| RBI | 768 | Leads: 1,392 |
| Walks | 528 | Leads: 1,136 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,046 | 1,879 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 116 | 111 |
| Batting Avg | .261 | Leads: .299 |
| On-Base % | .334 | Leads: .384 |
| Slugging % | .478 | Leads: .505 |
| OPS | .812 | Leads: .890 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Freddie Freeman outpaces Cody Bellinger 41,593 to 10,298 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,600 PIV per season to 1,144, across 16 seasons to 9. 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).
Cody Bellinger — 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 Cody Bellinger owns stolen bases. 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 Cody Bellinger and Freddie Freeman careers compare
Cody Bellinger and Freddie Freeman are both active, and their careers have run side by side since 2017. Freddie Freeman has the far longer record, 2,332 games against 1,289 across 9 and 16 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. The green cells for Cody Bellinger are stolen bases (116 to 111). Cody Bellinger struck out more than walked (1,046 to 528); Freddie Freeman struck out more than walked (1,879 to 1,136). Cody Bellinger is the more power-leaning hitter, with 242 of 1,233 hits leaving the park. Cody Bellinger was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Freddie Freeman's slugging percentage of .505 tops Cody Bellinger's .478. Because Cody Bellinger and Freddie Freeman are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Cody Bellinger vs Freddie Freeman: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Cody Bellinger or Freddie Freeman?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Freddie Freeman leads Cody Bellinger in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Cody Bellinger or Freddie Freeman hit more home runs?
- Freddie Freeman, with 383 to Cody Bellinger's 242.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Cody Bellinger's .812.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Cody Bellinger's .261.
- Who had more hits?
- Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Cody Bellinger's 1,233.