Tony Fernandez vs Francisco Lindor: Career Stats Comparison
Tony Fernandez 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). Tony Fernandez played 1983–2001 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
Tony Fernandez (1983–2001) and Francisco Lindor (2015–present) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Tony Fernandez finished with 2,276 hits and 94 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? Francisco Lindor, with 300 to Tony Fernandez's 94.
- Who had the higher OPS? Francisco Lindor, with .812 to Tony Fernandez's .746.
- Who had the higher batting average? Tony Fernandez, with .288 to Francisco Lindor's .270.
- Who had more hits? Tony Fernandez, with 2,276 to Francisco Lindor's 1,758.
- Who drove in more runs? Francisco Lindor, with 905 to Tony Fernandez's 844.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Francisco Lindor, with 14,684 career PIV to Tony Fernandez's 4,925.
- Who won more championships? Tony Fernandez, with 1 World Series title to Francisco Lindor's 0.
Tony Fernandez
Francisco Lindor
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Tony Fernandez 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 1980s 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 | Tony Fernandez | Francisco Lindor |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,158 | 1,640 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,911 | 6,504 |
| Runs | 1,057 | Leads: 1,074 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,276 | 1,758 |
| Doubles | Leads: 414 | 351 |
| Triples | Leads: 92 | 30 |
| Home Runs | 94 | Leads: 300 |
| RBI | 844 | Leads: 905 |
| Walks | Leads: 690 | 634 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 784 | 1,215 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 246 | 219 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .288 | .270 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .347 | .340 |
| Slugging % | .399 | Leads: .472 |
| OPS | .746 | Leads: .812 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Francisco Lindor outpaces Tony Fernandez 14,684 to 4,925 — driven by per-season impact — 1,335 PIV per season to 259 — rather than by longevity, since Francisco Lindor played 11 seasons to Tony Fernandez'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).
Tony Fernandez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Francisco Lindor — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Francisco Lindor leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and OPS, while Tony Fernandez owns hits, stolen bases, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Francisco Lindor. PIV agrees: Francisco Lindor grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Tony Fernandez and Francisco Lindor careers compare
Tony Fernandez (1983–2001) was finished before Francisco Lindor (2015–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. With 2,158 games against 1,640 across 19 and 11 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Tony Fernandez struck out more than walked (784 to 690); Francisco Lindor struck out more than walked (1,215 to 634). Francisco Lindor is the more power-leaning hitter, with 300 of 1,758 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Francisco Lindor stole more often per game played (246 steals in 2,158 games for Tony Fernandez, 219 in 1,640 for Francisco Lindor). Francisco Lindor's slugging percentage of .472 tops Tony Fernandez's .399. Because Francisco Lindor is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Tony Fernandez vs Francisco Lindor: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Tony Fernandez or Francisco Lindor?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Tony Fernandez leads Francisco Lindor in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Tony Fernandez or Francisco Lindor hit more home runs?
- Francisco Lindor, with 300 to Tony Fernandez's 94.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Francisco Lindor, with .812 to Tony Fernandez's .746.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Tony Fernandez, with .288 to Francisco Lindor's .270.
- Who had more hits?
- Tony Fernandez, with 2,276 to Francisco Lindor's 1,758.