Charlie Blackmon vs George Springer: Career Stats Comparison
Charlie Blackmon 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). Charlie Blackmon played 2011–2024 as a hitter; George Springer has played 2014–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
Charlie Blackmon (2011–2024) and George Springer (2014–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Charlie Blackmon finished with 1,805 hits and 227 home runs; George Springer has 1,595 hits and 308 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? George Springer, with 308 to Charlie Blackmon's 227.
- Who had the higher OPS? Charlie Blackmon, with .832 to George Springer's .823.
- Who had the higher batting average? Charlie Blackmon, with .293 to George Springer's .265.
- Who had more hits? Charlie Blackmon, with 1,805 to George Springer's 1,595.
- Who drove in more runs? George Springer, with 850 to Charlie Blackmon's 801.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Charlie Blackmon, with 17,836 career PIV to George Springer's 16,439.
- Who won more championships? George Springer, with 1 World Series title to Charlie Blackmon's 0.
Charlie Blackmon
George Springer
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Charlie Blackmon and George Springer. 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.
George Springer is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Charlie Blackmon | George Springer |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,624 | 1,571 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 6,165 | 6,017 |
| Runs | 996 | Leads: 1,041 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,805 | 1,595 |
| Doubles | Leads: 334 | 272 |
| Triples | Leads: 68 | 25 |
| Home Runs | 227 | Leads: 308 |
| RBI | 801 | Leads: 850 |
| Walks | 485 | Leads: 723 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,142 | 1,410 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 148 | 132 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .293 | .265 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .353 | .351 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .479 | .472 |
| OPS | Leads: .832 | .823 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Charlie Blackmon edges George Springer 17,836 to 16,439 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Charlie Blackmon played 14 seasons to George Springer's 12, while George Springer carries the higher per-season figure (1,370 to 1,274). 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).
Charlie Blackmon — top 3 seasons by OPS
George Springer — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Charlie Blackmon leads in hits, stolen bases, batting average, and OBP, while George Springer owns home runs, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Charlie Blackmon. PIV agrees: Charlie Blackmon grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Charlie Blackmon and George Springer careers compare
From 2014 through 2024, Charlie Blackmon and George Springer were in the majors together. With 1,624 games against 1,571 across 14 and 12 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. George Springer's edges on the table are runs (1,041 to 996), home runs (308 to 227), and RBI (850 to 801). At the plate, Charlie Blackmon struck out more than walked (1,142 to 485), and George Springer struck out more than walked (1,410 to 723). George Springer is the more power-leaning hitter, with 308 of 1,595 hits leaving the park. Because George Springer is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Charlie Blackmon vs George Springer: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Charlie Blackmon or George Springer?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Charlie Blackmon leads George Springer in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Charlie Blackmon or George Springer hit more home runs?
- George Springer, with 308 to Charlie Blackmon's 227.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Charlie Blackmon, with .832 to George Springer's .823.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Charlie Blackmon, with .293 to George Springer's .265.
- Who had more hits?
- Charlie Blackmon, with 1,805 to George Springer's 1,595.