Rod Carew vs Freddie Freeman: Career Stats Comparison
Rod Carew 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). Rod Carew played 1967–1985 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
Rod Carew (1967–1985) and Freddie Freeman (2010–present) — they broke in during the 1960s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Rod Carew finished with 3,053 hits and 92 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 Rod Carew's 92.
- Who had the higher OPS? Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Rod Carew's .822.
- Who had the higher batting average? Rod Carew, with .328 to Freddie Freeman's .299.
- Who had more hits? Rod Carew, with 3,053 to Freddie Freeman's 2,598.
- Who drove in more runs? Freddie Freeman, with 1,392 to Rod Carew's 1,015.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Freddie Freeman, with 41,593 career PIV to Rod Carew's 35,141.
- Who won more championships? Freddie Freeman, with 3 World Series titles to Rod Carew's 0.
Freddie Freeman
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Rod Carew 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 1960s 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 | Rod Carew | Freddie Freeman |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,469 | 2,332 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 9,315 | 8,693 |
| Runs | 1,424 | Leads: 1,453 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,053 | 2,598 |
| Doubles | 445 | Leads: 579 |
| Triples | Leads: 112 | 34 |
| Home Runs | 92 | Leads: 383 |
| RBI | 1,015 | Leads: 1,392 |
| Walks | 1,018 | Leads: 1,136 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,028 | 1,879 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 353 | 111 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .328 | .299 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .393 | .384 |
| Slugging % | .429 | Leads: .505 |
| OPS | .822 | Leads: .890 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Freddie Freeman leads Rod Carew 41,593 to 35,141 — driven by per-season impact — 2,600 PIV per season to 1,850 — rather than by longevity, since Freddie Freeman played 16 seasons to Rod Carew'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).
Rod Carew — top 3 seasons by OPS
Freddie Freeman — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Freddie Freeman leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and OPS, while Rod Carew owns hits, stolen bases, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Freddie Freeman. PIV agrees: Freddie Freeman grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Rod Carew and Freddie Freeman careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Rod Carew's ended in 1985, and Freddie Freeman debuted in 2010. With 2,469 games against 2,332 across 19 and 16 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Rod Carew struck out more than walked (1,028 to 1,018), and Freddie Freeman struck out more than walked (1,879 to 1,136). Home runs make up a larger share of Freddie Freeman's hits: 92 of 3,053 for Rod Carew, 383 of 2,598 for Freddie Freeman. On the bases, Rod Carew stole more often per game played (353 steals in 2,469 games for Rod Carew, 111 in 2,332 for Freddie Freeman). Freddie Freeman's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Rod Carew vs Freddie Freeman: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Rod Carew or Freddie Freeman hit more home runs?
- Freddie Freeman, with 383 to Rod Carew's 92.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Rod Carew's .822.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Rod Carew, with .328 to Freddie Freeman's .299.
- Who had more hits?
- Rod Carew, with 3,053 to Freddie Freeman's 2,598.