Jim Bottomley vs Freddie Freeman: Career Stats Comparison
Freddie Freeman has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jim Bottomley played 1922–1937 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
Jim Bottomley (1922–1937) and Freddie Freeman (2010–present) — they broke in during the 1920s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jim Bottomley finished with 2,313 hits and 219 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 Jim Bottomley's 219.
- Who had the higher OPS? Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Jim Bottomley's .869.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jim Bottomley, with .310 to Freddie Freeman's .299.
- Who had more hits? Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Jim Bottomley's 2,313.
- Who drove in more runs? Jim Bottomley, with 1,422 to Freddie Freeman's 1,392.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Freddie Freeman, with 41,593 career PIV to Jim Bottomley's 25,340.
- Who won more championships? Freddie Freeman, with 3 World Series titles to Jim Bottomley's 2.
Jim Bottomley
Freddie Freeman
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jim Bottomley 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, and the 1920s and the 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Freddie Freeman is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Jim Bottomley | Freddie Freeman |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,991 | Leads: 2,332 |
| At-Bats | 7,471 | Leads: 8,693 |
| Runs | 1,177 | Leads: 1,453 |
| Hits | 2,313 | Leads: 2,598 |
| Doubles | 465 | Leads: 579 |
| Triples | Leads: 151 | 34 |
| Home Runs | 219 | Leads: 383 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,422 | 1,392 |
| Walks | 664 | Leads: 1,136 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 591 | 1,879 |
| Stolen Bases | 58 | Leads: 111 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .310 | .299 |
| On-Base % | .369 | Leads: .384 |
| Slugging % | .500 | Leads: .505 |
| OPS | .869 | Leads: .890 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Freddie Freeman outpaces Jim Bottomley 41,593 to 25,340 — driven by per-season impact — 2,600 PIV per season to 1,584 — rather than by longevity, since Freddie Freeman played 16 seasons to Jim Bottomley's 16. 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).
Jim Bottomley — 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, runs, and stolen bases, while Jim Bottomley owns RBI and batting average. 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 Jim Bottomley and Freddie Freeman careers compare
No season is shared: Jim Bottomley played 1922–1937, Freddie Freeman 2010–present. With 1,991 games against 2,332 across 16 and 16 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Jim Bottomley comes out ahead, it is in triples (151 to 34), RBI (1,422 to 1,392), and batting average (.310 to .299). Plate discipline differs: Jim Bottomley walked more often than struck out (664 walks, 591 strikeouts), but 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. Freddie Freeman was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Freddie Freeman's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Jim Bottomley vs Freddie Freeman: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jim Bottomley or Freddie Freeman?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Freddie Freeman leads Jim Bottomley in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jim Bottomley or Freddie Freeman hit more home runs?
- Freddie Freeman, with 383 to Jim Bottomley's 219.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Jim Bottomley's .869.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jim Bottomley, with .310 to Freddie Freeman's .299.
- Who had more hits?
- Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Jim Bottomley's 2,313.