Carlos Correa vs Josh Donaldson: Career Stats Comparison
Josh Donaldson has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Carlos Correa has played 2015–present as a hitter; Josh Donaldson played 2010–2023 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
Carlos Correa (2015–present) and Josh Donaldson (2010–2023) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Carlos Correa has 1,332 hits and 203 home runs through October 12, 2026; Josh Donaldson finished with 1,310 hits and 279 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Josh Donaldson, with 279 to Carlos Correa's 203.
- Who had the higher OPS? Josh Donaldson, with .847 to Carlos Correa's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Carlos Correa, with .275 to Josh Donaldson's .261.
- Who had more hits? Carlos Correa, with 1,332 to Josh Donaldson's 1,310.
- Who drove in more runs? Josh Donaldson, with 816 to Carlos Correa's 740.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Josh Donaldson, with 18,424 career PIV to Carlos Correa's 11,456.
- Who won more championships? Carlos Correa, with 1 World Series title to Josh Donaldson's 0.
Carlos Correa
Josh Donaldson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Carlos Correa and Josh Donaldson. 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Carlos Correa is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Carlos Correa | Josh Donaldson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,285 | Leads: 1,384 |
| At-Bats | 4,838 | Leads: 5,022 |
| Runs | 708 | Leads: 816 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,332 | 1,310 |
| Doubles | 272 | Leads: 287 |
| Triples | Leads: 13 | 12 |
| Home Runs | 203 | Leads: 279 |
| RBI | 740 | Leads: 816 |
| Walks | 570 | Leads: 725 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,112 | 1,221 |
| Stolen Bases | 34 | Leads: 40 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .275 | .261 |
| On-Base % | .352 | Leads: .358 |
| Slugging % | .463 | Leads: .489 |
| OPS | .815 | Leads: .847 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Josh Donaldson outpaces Carlos Correa 18,424 to 11,456 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,228 PIV per season to 955, across 15 seasons to 12. 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).
Carlos Correa — top 3 seasons by OPS
Josh Donaldson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Josh Donaldson leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Carlos Correa owns hits and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Josh Donaldson. PIV agrees: Josh Donaldson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Carlos Correa and Josh Donaldson careers compare
Carlos Correa and Josh Donaldson were active at the same time between 2015 and 2023. With 1,285 games against 1,384 across 12 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Carlos Correa's edges on the table are hits (1,332 to 1,310), triples (13 to 12), and batting average (.275 to .261). Carlos Correa struck out more than walked (1,112 to 570); Josh Donaldson struck out more than walked (1,221 to 725). Josh Donaldson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 279 of 1,310 hits leaving the park. In slugging percentage, Josh Donaldson holds the edge, .489 to .463. Carlos Correa's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Carlos Correa vs Josh Donaldson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Carlos Correa or Josh Donaldson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Josh Donaldson leads Carlos Correa in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Carlos Correa or Josh Donaldson hit more home runs?
- Josh Donaldson, with 279 to Carlos Correa's 203.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Josh Donaldson, with .847 to Carlos Correa's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Carlos Correa, with .275 to Josh Donaldson's .261.
- Who had more hits?
- Carlos Correa, with 1,332 to Josh Donaldson's 1,310.