Robinson Cano vs Paul Goldschmidt: Career Stats Comparison
Robinson Cano and Paul Goldschmidt are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Robinson Cano played 2005–2022 as a hitter; Paul Goldschmidt has played 2011–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
Robinson Cano (2005–2022) and Paul Goldschmidt (2011–present) — they broke in during the 2000s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Robinson Cano finished with 2,639 hits and 335 home runs; Paul Goldschmidt has 2,277 hits and 390 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? Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Robinson Cano's 335.
- Who had the higher OPS? Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Robinson Cano's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average? Robinson Cano, with .301 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits? Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.
- Who drove in more runs? Robinson Cano, with 1,306 to Paul Goldschmidt's 1,284.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul Goldschmidt, with 35,401 career PIV to Robinson Cano's 25,312.
- Who won more championships? Robinson Cano, with 1 World Series title to Paul Goldschmidt's 0.
Robinson Cano
Paul Goldschmidt
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Robinson Cano and Paul Goldschmidt. 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 2000s and the 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Paul Goldschmidt is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Robinson Cano | Paul Goldschmidt |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,267 | 2,179 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,773 | 7,953 |
| Runs | 1,262 | Leads: 1,324 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,639 | 2,277 |
| Doubles | Leads: 572 | 490 |
| Triples | Leads: 33 | 25 |
| Home Runs | 335 | Leads: 390 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,306 | 1,284 |
| Walks | 620 | Leads: 1,115 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,214 | 2,065 |
| Stolen Bases | 51 | Leads: 175 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .301 | .286 |
| On-Base % | .351 | Leads: .375 |
| Slugging % | .488 | Leads: .501 |
| OPS | .839 | Leads: .877 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Goldschmidt outpaces Robinson Cano 35,401 to 25,312 — driven by per-season impact — 2,360 PIV per season to 1,332 — rather than by longevity, since Paul Goldschmidt played 15 seasons to Robinson Cano's 19. 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).
Robinson Cano — top 3 seasons by OPS
Paul Goldschmidt — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Paul Goldschmidt leads in home runs, runs, stolen bases, and OBP, while Robinson Cano owns hits, RBI, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Paul Goldschmidt. PIV agrees: Paul Goldschmidt grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Robinson Cano and Paul Goldschmidt careers compare
Robinson Cano and Paul Goldschmidt were active at the same time between 2011 and 2022. With 2,267 games against 2,179 across 19 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Robinson Cano struck out more than walked (1,214 to 620); Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115). Home runs make up a larger share of Paul Goldschmidt's hits: 335 of 2,639 for Robinson Cano, 390 of 2,277 for Paul Goldschmidt. On the bases, Paul Goldschmidt stole more often per game played (51 steals in 2,267 games for Robinson Cano, 175 in 2,179 for Paul Goldschmidt). Paul Goldschmidt's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Robinson Cano vs Paul Goldschmidt: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Robinson Cano or Paul Goldschmidt hit more home runs?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Robinson Cano's 335.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Robinson Cano's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Robinson Cano, with .301 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits?
- Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.