Freddie Freeman vs Lou Gehrig: Career Stats Comparison
Lou Gehrig has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Freddie Freeman has played 2010–present as a hitter; Lou Gehrig played 1923–1939 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
Freddie Freeman (2010–present) and Lou Gehrig (1923–1939) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1920s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Freddie Freeman has 2,598 hits and 383 home runs through October 6, 2026; Lou Gehrig finished with 2,721 hits and 493 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Lou Gehrig, with 493 to Freddie Freeman's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS? Lou Gehrig, with 1.080 to Freddie Freeman's .890.
- Who had the higher batting average? Lou Gehrig, with .340 to Freddie Freeman's .299.
- Who had more hits? Lou Gehrig, with 2,721 to Freddie Freeman's 2,598.
- Who drove in more runs? Lou Gehrig, with 1,995 to Freddie Freeman's 1,392.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Lou Gehrig, with 81,072 career PIV to Freddie Freeman's 41,593.
- Who won more championships? Lou Gehrig, with 8 World Series titles to Freddie Freeman's 3.
Freddie Freeman
Lou Gehrig
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Freddie Freeman and Lou Gehrig. 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 2010s and the 1920s 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 6, 2026.
| Statistic | Freddie Freeman | Lou Gehrig |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,332 | 2,164 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,693 | 8,001 |
| Runs | 1,453 | Leads: 1,888 |
| Hits | 2,598 | Leads: 2,721 |
| Doubles | Leads: 579 | 534 |
| Triples | 34 | Leads: 163 |
| Home Runs | 383 | Leads: 493 |
| RBI | 1,392 | Leads: 1,995 |
| Walks | 1,136 | Leads: 1,508 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,879 | 790 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 111 | 102 |
| Batting Avg | .299 | Leads: .340 |
| On-Base % | .384 | Leads: .447 |
| Slugging % | .505 | Leads: .632 |
| OPS | .890 | Leads: 1.080 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Lou Gehrig outpaces Freddie Freeman 81,072 to 41,593 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 4,769 PIV per season to 2,600, across 17 seasons to 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).
Freddie Freeman — top 3 seasons by OPS
Lou Gehrig — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Lou Gehrig leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Freddie Freeman owns stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Lou Gehrig. PIV agrees: Lou Gehrig grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Freddie Freeman and Lou Gehrig careers compare
No season is shared: Lou Gehrig played 1923–1939, Freddie Freeman 2010–present. With 2,332 games against 2,164 across 16 and 17 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Freddie Freeman comes out ahead, it is in games (2,332 to 2,164), at-bats (8,693 to 8,001), and doubles (579 to 534). Plate discipline differs: Freddie Freeman struck out more than walked (1,879 to 1,136), but Lou Gehrig walked more often than struck out (1,508 walks, 790 strikeouts). On the bases, Freddie Freeman stole more often per game played (111 steals in 2,332 games for Freddie Freeman, 102 in 2,164 for Lou Gehrig). Freddie Freeman's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Freddie Freeman vs Lou Gehrig: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Freddie Freeman or Lou Gehrig?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Lou Gehrig leads Freddie Freeman in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Freddie Freeman or Lou Gehrig hit more home runs?
- Lou Gehrig, with 493 to Freddie Freeman's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Lou Gehrig, with 1.080 to Freddie Freeman's .890.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Lou Gehrig, with .340 to Freddie Freeman's .299.
- Who had more hits?
- Lou Gehrig, with 2,721 to Freddie Freeman's 2,598.