Robinson Cano vs Francisco Lindor: Career Stats Comparison
Robinson Cano has the better career line of the two, leading 12 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Robinson Cano played 2005–2022 as a hitter; Francisco Lindor has played 2015–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 Francisco Lindor (2015–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; Francisco Lindor has 1,758 hits and 300 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? Robinson Cano, with 335 to Francisco Lindor's 300.
- Who had the higher OPS? Robinson Cano, with .839 to Francisco Lindor's .812.
- Who had the higher batting average? Robinson Cano, with .301 to Francisco Lindor's .270.
- Who had more hits? Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to Francisco Lindor's 1,758.
- Who drove in more runs? Robinson Cano, with 1,306 to Francisco Lindor's 905.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Robinson Cano, with 25,312 career PIV to Francisco Lindor's 14,684.
- Who won more championships? Robinson Cano, with 1 World Series title to Francisco Lindor's 0.
Robinson Cano
Francisco Lindor
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Robinson Cano and Francisco Lindor. 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.
Francisco Lindor is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Robinson Cano | Francisco Lindor |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,267 | 1,640 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,773 | 6,504 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,262 | 1,074 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,639 | 1,758 |
| Doubles | Leads: 572 | 351 |
| Triples | Leads: 33 | 30 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 335 | 300 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,306 | 905 |
| Walks | 620 | Leads: 634 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,214 | 1,215 |
| Stolen Bases | 51 | Leads: 219 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .301 | .270 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .351 | .340 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .488 | .472 |
| OPS | Leads: .839 | .812 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Robinson Cano outpaces Francisco Lindor 25,312 to 14,684 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Robinson Cano played 19 seasons to Francisco Lindor's 11, while Francisco Lindor carries the higher per-season figure (1,335 to 1,332). 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
Francisco Lindor — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Robinson Cano leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Francisco Lindor owns stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Robinson Cano. PIV agrees: Robinson Cano 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 Francisco Lindor careers compare
Robinson Cano and Francisco Lindor were active at the same time between 2015 and 2022. With 2,267 games against 1,640 across 19 and 11 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Francisco Lindor's edges on the table are walks (634 to 620) and stolen bases (219 to 51). Robinson Cano struck out more than walked (1,214 to 620); Francisco Lindor struck out more than walked (1,215 to 634). Home runs make up a larger share of Francisco Lindor's hits: 335 of 2,639 for Robinson Cano, 300 of 1,758 for Francisco Lindor. Francisco Lindor's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Robinson Cano vs Francisco Lindor: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Robinson Cano or Francisco Lindor?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robinson Cano leads Francisco Lindor in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Robinson Cano or Francisco Lindor hit more home runs?
- Robinson Cano, with 335 to Francisco Lindor's 300.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Robinson Cano, with .839 to Francisco Lindor's .812.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Robinson Cano, with .301 to Francisco Lindor's .270.
- Who had more hits?
- Robinson Cano, with 2,639 to Francisco Lindor's 1,758.