Dan Brouthers vs Freddie Freeman: Career Stats Comparison
Dan Brouthers and Freddie Freeman are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Dan Brouthers played 1879–1904 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
Dan Brouthers (1879–1904) and Freddie Freeman (2010–present) — they broke in during the 1870s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Dan Brouthers finished with 2,303 hits and 107 home runs; Freddie Freeman has 2,598 hits and 383 home runs through October 6, 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 Dan Brouthers's 107.
- Who had the higher OPS? Dan Brouthers, with .943 to Freddie Freeman's .890.
- Who had the higher batting average? Dan Brouthers, with .342 to Freddie Freeman's .299.
- Who had more hits? Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Dan Brouthers's 2,303.
- Who drove in more runs? Freddie Freeman, with 1,392 to Dan Brouthers's 1,301.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Dan Brouthers, with 52,914 career PIV to Freddie Freeman's 41,593.
- Who won more championships? Freddie Freeman, with 3 World Series titles to Dan Brouthers's 1.
Dan Brouthers
Freddie Freeman
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Dan Brouthers 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 1870s 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 6, 2026.
| Statistic | Dan Brouthers | Freddie Freeman |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,676 | Leads: 2,332 |
| At-Bats | 6,726 | Leads: 8,693 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,529 | 1,453 |
| Hits | 2,303 | Leads: 2,598 |
| Doubles | 462 | Leads: 579 |
| Triples | Leads: 206 | 34 |
| Home Runs | 107 | Leads: 383 |
| RBI | 1,301 | Leads: 1,392 |
| Walks | 840 | Leads: 1,136 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 238 | 1,879 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 257 | 111 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .342 | .299 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .423 | .384 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .520 | .505 |
| OPS | Leads: .943 | .890 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dan Brouthers leads Freddie Freeman 52,914 to 41,593 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,646 PIV per season to 2,600, across 20 seasons to 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).
Dan Brouthers — top 3 seasons by OPS
Freddie Freeman — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Dan Brouthers leads in runs, stolen bases, batting average, and OBP, while Freddie Freeman owns hits, home runs, and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Dan Brouthers. PIV agrees: Dan Brouthers grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Dan Brouthers and Freddie Freeman careers compare
No season is shared: Dan Brouthers played 1879–1904, Freddie Freeman 2010–present. The two careers are close in length, 1,676 games for Dan Brouthers and 2,332 for Freddie Freeman across 20 and 16 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Dan Brouthers walked more often than struck out (840 walks, 238 strikeouts), while 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. On the bases, Dan Brouthers stole more often per game played (257 steals in 1,676 games for Dan Brouthers, 111 in 2,332 for Freddie Freeman). Because Freddie Freeman is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Dan Brouthers vs Freddie Freeman: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Dan Brouthers or Freddie Freeman hit more home runs?
- Freddie Freeman, with 383 to Dan Brouthers's 107.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Dan Brouthers, with .943 to Freddie Freeman's .890.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Dan Brouthers, with .342 to Freddie Freeman's .299.
- Who had more hits?
- Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Dan Brouthers's 2,303.