Xander Bogaerts vs Francisco Lindor: Career Stats Comparison
Xander Bogaerts and Francisco Lindor are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Xander Bogaerts has played 2013–present as a hitter; Francisco Lindor has played 2015–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 Francisco Lindor (2015–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; Francisco Lindor has 1,758 hits and 300 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? Francisco Lindor, with 300 to Xander Bogaerts's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS? Francisco Lindor, with .812 to Xander Bogaerts's .787.
- Who had the higher batting average? Xander Bogaerts, with .283 to Francisco Lindor's .270.
- Who had more hits? Xander Bogaerts, with 1,942 to Francisco Lindor's 1,758.
- Who drove in more runs? Francisco Lindor, with 905 to Xander Bogaerts's 895.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Francisco Lindor, with 14,684 career PIV to Xander Bogaerts's 12,603.
- Who won more championships? Xander Bogaerts, with 2 World Series titles to Francisco Lindor's 0.
Xander Bogaerts
Francisco Lindor
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Xander Bogaerts and Francisco Lindor. 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 Francisco Lindor are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Xander Bogaerts | Francisco Lindor |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,819 | 1,640 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 6,869 | 6,504 |
| Runs | 1,016 | Leads: 1,074 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,942 | 1,758 |
| Doubles | Leads: 402 | 351 |
| Triples | 19 | Leads: 30 |
| Home Runs | 210 | Leads: 300 |
| RBI | 895 | Leads: 905 |
| Walks | Leads: 670 | 634 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,379 | 1,215 |
| Stolen Bases | 148 | Leads: 219 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .283 | .270 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .349 | .340 |
| Slugging % | .438 | Leads: .472 |
| OPS | .787 | Leads: .812 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Francisco Lindor leads Xander Bogaerts 14,684 to 12,603 — driven by per-season impact — 1,335 PIV per season to 969 — rather than by longevity, since Francisco Lindor played 11 seasons to Xander Bogaerts's 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
Francisco Lindor — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Francisco Lindor leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Xander Bogaerts owns hits, batting average, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Francisco Lindor. PIV agrees: Francisco Lindor 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 Francisco Lindor careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2015 on, with both players still active. The two careers are close in length, 1,819 games for Xander Bogaerts and 1,640 for Francisco Lindor across 13 and 11 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Xander Bogaerts struck out more than walked (1,379 to 670); Francisco Lindor struck out more than walked (1,215 to 634). Francisco Lindor is the more power-leaning hitter, with 300 of 1,758 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Francisco Lindor stole more often per game played (148 steals in 1,819 games for Xander Bogaerts, 219 in 1,640 for Francisco Lindor). In slugging percentage, Francisco Lindor holds the edge, .472 to .438. Because Xander Bogaerts and Francisco Lindor are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Xander Bogaerts vs Francisco Lindor: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Xander Bogaerts or Francisco Lindor hit more home runs?
- Francisco Lindor, with 300 to Xander Bogaerts's 210.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Francisco Lindor, with .812 to Xander Bogaerts's .787.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Xander Bogaerts, with .283 to Francisco Lindor's .270.
- Who had more hits?
- Xander Bogaerts, with 1,942 to Francisco Lindor's 1,758.