Miguel Cabrera vs Freddie Freeman: Career Stats Comparison
Miguel Cabrera has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Miguel Cabrera played 2003–2023 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
Miguel Cabrera (2003–2023) and Freddie Freeman (2010–present) — they debuted in the 2000s and the 2010s respectively and share 14 seasons. Miguel Cabrera finished with 3,174 hits and 511 home runs; Freddie Freeman has 2,598 hits and 383 home runs through the 2026 season. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Miguel Cabrera, in 9 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Miguel Cabrera, with 511 to Freddie Freeman's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS? Miguel Cabrera, with .901 to Freddie Freeman's .890.
- Who had the higher batting average? Miguel Cabrera, with .306 to Freddie Freeman's .299.
- Who had more hits? Miguel Cabrera, with 3,174 to Freddie Freeman's 2,598.
- Who drove in more runs? Miguel Cabrera, with 1,881 to Freddie Freeman's 1,392.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Miguel Cabrera, with 49,680 career PIV to Freddie Freeman's 42,903.
Miguel Cabrera
Freddie Freeman
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Miguel Cabrera and Freddie Freeman. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 12 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other 3 are shown but not scored. Games and at-bats measure playing time, strikeouts accumulate with a longer career, and a line where both players are at zero was won by neither, so those are left unmarked. 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.
| Statistic | Miguel Cabrera | Freddie Freeman |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,797 | 2,332 |
| At-Bats not scored | 10,356 | 8,693 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,551 | 1,453 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,174 | 2,598 |
| Doubles | Leads: 627 | 579 |
| Triples | 17 | Leads: 34 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 511 | 383 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,881 | 1,392 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,258 | 1,136 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,105 | 1,879 |
| Stolen Bases | 40 | Leads: 111 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .306 | .299 |
| On-Base % | .382 | Leads: .384 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .518 | .505 |
| OPS | Leads: .901 | .890 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Miguel Cabrera leads Freddie Freeman 49,680 to 42,903 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Miguel Cabrera played 21 seasons to Freddie Freeman's 17, while Freddie Freeman carries the higher per-season figure (2,524 to 2,366). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Miguel Cabrera — top 3 seasons by OPS
Freddie Freeman — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Miguel Cabrera leads 9 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, home runs, and others. Freddie Freeman leads 3: triples, stolen bases, and on-base percentage. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Miguel Cabrera. PIV agrees: Miguel Cabrera grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Miguel Cabrera and Freddie Freeman careers compare
The careers of Miguel Cabrera (2003–2023) and Freddie Freeman (2010–present) overlapped from 2010 to 2023, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 2,797 games against 2,332 across 21 and 17 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Freddie Freeman comes out ahead, it is in triples (34 to 17), stolen bases (111 to 40), and on-base percentage (.384 to .382). At the plate, Miguel Cabrera struck out more than walked (2,105 to 1,258), and Freddie Freeman struck out more than walked (1,879 to 1,136). Freddie Freeman was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Miguel Cabrera holds the edge, .518 to .505. Freddie Freeman's totals run through the 2026 season.
Miguel Cabrera vs Freddie Freeman: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Miguel Cabrera or Freddie Freeman?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Miguel Cabrera leads Freddie Freeman in 9 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Miguel Cabrera or Freddie Freeman hit more home runs?
- Miguel Cabrera, with 511 to Freddie Freeman's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Miguel Cabrera, with .901 to Freddie Freeman's .890.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Miguel Cabrera, with .306 to Freddie Freeman's .299.
- Who had more hits?
- Miguel Cabrera, with 3,174 to Freddie Freeman's 2,598.