George Brett vs Freddie Freeman: Career Stats Comparison
George Brett has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). George Brett played 1973–1993 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
George Brett (1973–1993) and Freddie Freeman (2010–present) — they broke in during the 1970s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. George Brett finished with 3,154 hits and 317 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 George Brett's 317.
- Who had the higher OPS? Freddie Freeman, with .890 to George Brett's .857.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Brett, with .305 to Freddie Freeman's .299.
- Who had more hits? George Brett, with 3,154 to Freddie Freeman's 2,598.
- Who drove in more runs? George Brett, with 1,596 to Freddie Freeman's 1,392.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Freddie Freeman, with 41,593 career PIV to George Brett's 41,511.
- Who won more championships? Freddie Freeman, with 3 World Series titles to George Brett's 1.
George Brett
Freddie Freeman
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for George Brett 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 1970s 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 | George Brett | Freddie Freeman |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,707 | 2,332 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 10,349 | 8,693 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,583 | 1,453 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,154 | 2,598 |
| Doubles | Leads: 665 | 579 |
| Triples | Leads: 137 | 34 |
| Home Runs | 317 | Leads: 383 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,596 | 1,392 |
| Walks | 1,096 | Leads: 1,136 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 908 | 1,879 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 201 | 111 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .305 | .299 |
| On-Base % | .369 | Leads: .384 |
| Slugging % | .487 | Leads: .505 |
| OPS | .857 | Leads: .890 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Freddie Freeman edges George Brett 41,593 to 41,511 — driven by per-season impact — 2,600 PIV per season to 1,977 — rather than by longevity, since Freddie Freeman played 16 seasons to George Brett's 21. 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).
George Brett — top 3 seasons by OPS
Freddie Freeman — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, George Brett leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Freddie Freeman owns home runs, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to George Brett. Note that PIV actually grades Freddie Freeman ahead, which means George Brett's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the George Brett and Freddie Freeman careers compare
No season is shared: George Brett played 1973–1993, Freddie Freeman 2010–present. With 2,707 games against 2,332 across 21 and 16 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, George Brett walked more often than struck out (1,096 walks, 908 strikeouts), while Freddie Freeman struck out more than walked (1,879 to 1,136). Home runs make up a larger share of Freddie Freeman's hits: 317 of 3,154 for George Brett, 383 of 2,598 for Freddie Freeman. On the bases, George Brett stole more often per game played (201 steals in 2,707 games for George Brett, 111 in 2,332 for Freddie Freeman). Freddie Freeman's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
George Brett vs Freddie Freeman: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, George Brett or Freddie Freeman?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, George Brett leads Freddie Freeman in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did George Brett or Freddie Freeman hit more home runs?
- Freddie Freeman, with 383 to George Brett's 317.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Freddie Freeman, with .890 to George Brett's .857.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Brett, with .305 to Freddie Freeman's .299.
- Who had more hits?
- George Brett, with 3,154 to Freddie Freeman's 2,598.