Jim Edmonds vs Luis Gonzalez: Career Stats Comparison
Luis Gonzalez has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jim Edmonds played 1993–2010 as a hitter; Luis Gonzalez played 1990–2008 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
Jim Edmonds (1993–2010) and Luis Gonzalez (1990–2008) — both broke in during the 1990s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Jim Edmonds finished with 1,949 hits and 393 home runs; Luis Gonzalez finished with 2,591 hits and 354 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Jim Edmonds, with 393 to Luis Gonzalez's 354.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jim Edmonds, with .903 to Luis Gonzalez's .845.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jim Edmonds, with .284 to Luis Gonzalez's .283.
- Who had more hits? Luis Gonzalez, with 2,591 to Jim Edmonds's 1,949.
- Who drove in more runs? Luis Gonzalez, with 1,439 to Jim Edmonds's 1,199.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jim Edmonds, with 28,444 career PIV to Luis Gonzalez's 24,585.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Jim Edmonds
Luis Gonzalez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jim Edmonds and Luis Gonzalez. 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.
| Statistic | Jim Edmonds | Luis Gonzalez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,011 | Leads: 2,591 |
| At-Bats | 6,858 | Leads: 9,157 |
| Runs | 1,251 | Leads: 1,412 |
| Hits | 1,949 | Leads: 2,591 |
| Doubles | 437 | Leads: 596 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 68 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 393 | 354 |
| RBI | 1,199 | Leads: 1,439 |
| Walks | 998 | Leads: 1,155 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,729 | 1,218 |
| Stolen Bases | 67 | Leads: 128 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .284 | .283 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .376 | .367 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .527 | .479 |
| OPS | Leads: .903 | .845 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jim Edmonds leads Luis Gonzalez 28,444 to 24,585 — driven by per-season impact — 1,497 PIV per season to 1,229 — rather than by longevity, since Jim Edmonds played 19 seasons to Luis Gonzalez's 20. 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).
Jim Edmonds — top 3 seasons by OPS
Luis Gonzalez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jim Edmonds leads in home runs, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Luis Gonzalez owns hits, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jim Edmonds. PIV agrees: Jim Edmonds grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jim Edmonds and Luis Gonzalez careers compare
Jim Edmonds and Luis Gonzalez were active at the same time between 1993 and 2008. With 2,011 games against 2,591 across 19 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Jim Edmonds struck out more than walked (1,729 to 998), and Luis Gonzalez struck out more than walked (1,218 to 1,155). Jim Edmonds is the more power-leaning hitter, with 393 of 1,949 hits leaving the park. Luis Gonzalez was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. On the peak-season lists, Jim Edmonds's best year is 2004 at 1.061 OPS and Luis Gonzalez's is 2001 at 1.117 OPS; Luis Gonzalez has the stronger single season.
Jim Edmonds vs Luis Gonzalez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jim Edmonds or Luis Gonzalez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Luis Gonzalez leads Jim Edmonds in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jim Edmonds or Luis Gonzalez hit more home runs?
- Jim Edmonds, with 393 to Luis Gonzalez's 354.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jim Edmonds, with .903 to Luis Gonzalez's .845.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jim Edmonds, with .284 to Luis Gonzalez's .283.
- Who had more hits?
- Luis Gonzalez, with 2,591 to Jim Edmonds's 1,949.