Xander Bogaerts 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). Xander Bogaerts has played 2013–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
Xander Bogaerts (2013–present) and Freddie Freeman (2010–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Xander Bogaerts has 1,942 hits and 210 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 Xander Bogaerts's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS? Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Xander Bogaerts's .787.
- Who had the higher batting average? Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Xander Bogaerts's .283.
- Who had more hits? Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Xander Bogaerts's 1,942.
- Who drove in more runs? Freddie Freeman, with 1,392 to Xander Bogaerts's 895.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Freddie Freeman, with 41,593 career PIV to Xander Bogaerts's 12,603.
- Who won more championships? Freddie Freeman, with 3 World Series titles to Xander Bogaerts's 2.
Xander Bogaerts
Freddie Freeman
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Xander Bogaerts 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.
Xander Bogaerts and Freddie Freeman are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Xander Bogaerts | Freddie Freeman |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,819 | Leads: 2,332 |
| At-Bats | 6,869 | Leads: 8,693 |
| Runs | 1,016 | Leads: 1,453 |
| Hits | 1,942 | Leads: 2,598 |
| Doubles | 402 | Leads: 579 |
| Triples | 19 | Leads: 34 |
| Home Runs | 210 | Leads: 383 |
| RBI | 895 | Leads: 1,392 |
| Walks | 670 | Leads: 1,136 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,379 | 1,879 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 148 | 111 |
| Batting Avg | .283 | Leads: .299 |
| On-Base % | .349 | Leads: .384 |
| Slugging % | .438 | Leads: .505 |
| OPS | .787 | Leads: .890 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Freddie Freeman outpaces Xander Bogaerts 41,593 to 12,603 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,600 PIV per season to 969, across 16 seasons to 13. 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).
Xander Bogaerts — 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 Xander Bogaerts 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 Xander Bogaerts and Freddie Freeman careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2013 on, with both players still active. With 1,819 games against 2,332 across 13 and 16 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Xander Bogaerts's edges on the table are stolen bases (148 to 111). Xander Bogaerts struck out more than walked (1,379 to 670); Freddie Freeman struck out more than walked (1,879 to 1,136). Freddie Freeman is the more power-leaning hitter, with 383 of 2,598 hits leaving the park. Xander Bogaerts was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Freddie Freeman holds the edge, .505 to .438. Xander Bogaerts and Freddie Freeman's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Xander Bogaerts vs Freddie Freeman: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Xander Bogaerts or Freddie Freeman?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Freddie Freeman leads Xander Bogaerts in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Xander Bogaerts or Freddie Freeman hit more home runs?
- Freddie Freeman, with 383 to Xander Bogaerts's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Xander Bogaerts's .787.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Xander Bogaerts's .283.
- Who had more hits?
- Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Xander Bogaerts's 1,942.