Prince Fielder vs Adrian Gonzalez: Career Stats Comparison
Adrian Gonzalez has the better career line of the two, leading 8 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; Adrian Gonzalez played 2004–2018 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 Adrian Gonzalez (2004–2018) — both broke in during the 2000s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Prince Fielder finished with 1,645 hits and 319 home runs; Adrian Gonzalez finished with 2,050 hits and 317 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Prince Fielder, with 319 to Adrian Gonzalez's 317.
- Who had the higher OPS? Prince Fielder, with .887 to Adrian Gonzalez's .843.
- Who had the higher batting average? Adrian Gonzalez, with .287 to Prince Fielder's .283.
- Who had more hits? Adrian Gonzalez, with 2,050 to Prince Fielder's 1,645.
- Who drove in more runs? Adrian Gonzalez, with 1,202 to Prince Fielder's 1,028.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Prince Fielder, with 27,707 career PIV to Adrian Gonzalez's 22,539.
Prince Fielder
Adrian Gonzalez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Prince Fielder and Adrian 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 | Prince Fielder | Adrian Gonzalez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,611 | Leads: 1,929 |
| At-Bats | 5,821 | Leads: 7,139 |
| Runs | 862 | Leads: 997 |
| Hits | 1,645 | Leads: 2,050 |
| Doubles | 321 | Leads: 437 |
| Triples | 10 | Leads: 12 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 319 | 317 |
| RBI | 1,028 | Leads: 1,202 |
| Walks | Leads: 847 | 782 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,155 | 1,401 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 18 | 6 |
| Batting Avg | .283 | Leads: .287 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .382 | .358 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .506 | .485 |
| OPS | Leads: .887 | .843 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Prince Fielder leads Adrian Gonzalez 27,707 to 22,539 — driven by per-season impact — 2,309 PIV per season to 1,409 — rather than by longevity, since Prince Fielder played 12 seasons to Adrian Gonzalez's 16. 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
Adrian Gonzalez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Prince Fielder leads in home runs, stolen bases, OBP, and OPS, while Adrian Gonzalez owns hits, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Prince Fielder. PIV agrees: Prince Fielder 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 Adrian Gonzalez careers compare
Prince Fielder and Adrian Gonzalez were active at the same time between 2005 and 2016. The two careers are close in length, 1,611 games for Prince Fielder and 1,929 for Adrian Gonzalez across 12 and 16 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Prince Fielder struck out more than walked (1,155 to 847); Adrian Gonzalez struck out more than walked (1,401 to 782). In slugging percentage, Prince Fielder holds the edge, .506 to .485. Best seasons: 2009 for Prince Fielder (1.014 OPS, 46 HR, 141 RBI, .299 avg) and 2009 for Adrian Gonzalez (.958 OPS, 40 HR, 99 RBI, .277 avg).
Prince Fielder vs Adrian Gonzalez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Prince Fielder or Adrian Gonzalez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Adrian Gonzalez leads Prince Fielder in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Prince Fielder or Adrian Gonzalez hit more home runs?
- Prince Fielder, with 319 to Adrian Gonzalez's 317.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Prince Fielder, with .887 to Adrian Gonzalez's .843.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Adrian Gonzalez, with .287 to Prince Fielder's .283.
- Who had more hits?
- Adrian Gonzalez, with 2,050 to Prince Fielder's 1,645.