Phil Cavarretta vs Paul Goldschmidt: Career Stats Comparison
Paul Goldschmidt 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). Phil Cavarretta played 1934–1955 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
Phil Cavarretta (1934–1955) and Paul Goldschmidt (2011–present) — they broke in during the 1930s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Phil Cavarretta finished with 1,977 hits and 95 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 Phil Cavarretta's 95.
- Who had the higher OPS? Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Phil Cavarretta's .788.
- Who had the higher batting average? Phil Cavarretta, with .293 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits? Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Phil Cavarretta's 1,977.
- Who drove in more runs? Paul Goldschmidt, with 1,284 to Phil Cavarretta's 920.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul Goldschmidt, with 35,401 career PIV to Phil Cavarretta's 15,811.
Phil Cavarretta
Paul Goldschmidt
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Phil Cavarretta 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 1930s 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 | Phil Cavarretta | Paul Goldschmidt |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,030 | Leads: 2,179 |
| At-Bats | 6,754 | Leads: 7,953 |
| Runs | 990 | Leads: 1,324 |
| Hits | 1,977 | Leads: 2,277 |
| Doubles | 347 | Leads: 490 |
| Triples | Leads: 99 | 25 |
| Home Runs | 95 | Leads: 390 |
| RBI | 920 | Leads: 1,284 |
| Walks | 820 | Leads: 1,115 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 598 | 2,065 |
| Stolen Bases | 65 | Leads: 175 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .293 | .286 |
| On-Base % | .372 | Leads: .375 |
| Slugging % | .416 | Leads: .501 |
| OPS | .788 | Leads: .877 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Goldschmidt outpaces Phil Cavarretta 35,401 to 15,811 — driven by per-season impact — 2,360 PIV per season to 719 — rather than by longevity, since Paul Goldschmidt played 15 seasons to Phil Cavarretta's 22. 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).
Phil Cavarretta — top 3 seasons by OPS
Paul Goldschmidt — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Paul Goldschmidt leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Phil Cavarretta owns 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 Phil Cavarretta and Paul Goldschmidt careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Phil Cavarretta's ended in 1955, and Paul Goldschmidt debuted in 2011. With 2,030 games against 2,179 across 22 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Phil Cavarretta's edges on the table are triples (99 to 25) and batting average (.293 to .286). At the plate, Phil Cavarretta walked more often than struck out (820 walks, 598 strikeouts), while Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115). Paul Goldschmidt is the more power-leaning hitter, with 390 of 2,277 hits leaving the park. Paul Goldschmidt was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Because Paul Goldschmidt is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Phil Cavarretta vs Paul Goldschmidt: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Phil Cavarretta or Paul Goldschmidt?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Paul Goldschmidt leads Phil Cavarretta in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Phil Cavarretta or Paul Goldschmidt hit more home runs?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Phil Cavarretta's 95.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Phil Cavarretta's .788.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Phil Cavarretta, with .293 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Phil Cavarretta's 1,977.