Prince Fielder vs Freddie Freeman: Career Stats Comparison
Freddie Freeman has the better career line of the two, leading 13 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Prince Fielder played 2005–2016 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
Prince Fielder (2005–2016) and Freddie Freeman (2010–present) — they broke in during the 2000s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Prince Fielder finished with 1,645 hits and 319 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 Prince Fielder's 319.
- Who had the higher OPS? Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Prince Fielder's .887.
- Who had the higher batting average? Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Prince Fielder's .283.
- Who had more hits? Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Prince Fielder's 1,645.
- Who drove in more runs? Freddie Freeman, with 1,392 to Prince Fielder's 1,028.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Freddie Freeman, with 41,593 career PIV to Prince Fielder's 27,707.
- Who won more championships? Freddie Freeman, with 3 World Series titles to Prince Fielder's 0.
Prince Fielder
Freddie Freeman
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Prince Fielder 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 2000s 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 | Prince Fielder | Freddie Freeman |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,611 | Leads: 2,332 |
| At-Bats | 5,821 | Leads: 8,693 |
| Runs | 862 | Leads: 1,453 |
| Hits | 1,645 | Leads: 2,598 |
| Doubles | 321 | Leads: 579 |
| Triples | 10 | Leads: 34 |
| Home Runs | 319 | Leads: 383 |
| RBI | 1,028 | Leads: 1,392 |
| Walks | 847 | Leads: 1,136 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,155 | 1,879 |
| Stolen Bases | 18 | Leads: 111 |
| Batting Avg | .283 | Leads: .299 |
| On-Base % | .382 | Leads: .384 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .506 | .505 |
| OPS | .887 | Leads: .890 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Freddie Freeman outpaces Prince Fielder 41,593 to 27,707 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,600 PIV per season to 2,309, across 16 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).
Prince Fielder — top 3 seasons by OPS
Freddie Freeman — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Freddie Freeman leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Prince Fielder owns no headline categories. 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.
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How the Prince Fielder and Freddie Freeman careers compare
From 2010 through 2016, Prince Fielder and Freddie Freeman were in the majors together. With 1,611 games against 2,332 across 12 and 16 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Prince Fielder are slugging percentage (.506 to .505). At the plate, Prince Fielder struck out more than walked (1,155 to 847), and Freddie Freeman struck out more than walked (1,879 to 1,136). Prince Fielder is the more power-leaning hitter, with 319 of 1,645 hits leaving the park. Freddie Freeman was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Prince Fielder holds the edge, .506 to .505. Because Freddie Freeman is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Prince Fielder vs Freddie Freeman: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Prince Fielder or Freddie Freeman?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Freddie Freeman leads Prince Fielder in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Prince Fielder or Freddie Freeman hit more home runs?
- Freddie Freeman, with 383 to Prince Fielder's 319.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Prince Fielder's .887.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Prince Fielder's .283.
- Who had more hits?
- Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Prince Fielder's 1,645.