Freddie Freeman vs Paul Goldschmidt: Career Stats Comparison
Freddie Freeman (2010–present) and Paul Goldschmidt (2011–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Freddie Freeman finished with 2,431 hits and 367 home runs; Paul Goldschmidt finished with 2,190 hits and 372 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Freddie Freeman
Paul Goldschmidt
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Freddie Freeman and Paul Goldschmidt. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. Counting stats reward longevity; the rate stats at the bottom are era-agnostic.
| Statistic | Freddie Freeman | Paul Goldschmidt |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,179 | 2,074 |
| At-Bats | 8,114 | 7,608 |
| Runs | 1,379 | 1,280 |
| Hits | 2,431 | 2,190 |
| Doubles | 547 | 477 |
| Triples | 33 | 24 |
| Home Runs | 367 | 372 |
| RBI | 1,322 | 1,232 |
| Walks | 1,070 | 1,086 |
| Strikeouts | 1,763 | 1,979 |
| Stolen Bases | 104 | 174 |
| Batting Avg | .300 | .288 |
| On-Base % | .386 | .378 |
| Slugging % | .511 | .504 |
| OPS | .897 | .882 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Freddie Freeman leads Paul Goldschmidt 41,593 to 35,401 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (2,600 vs 2,360 per year). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
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
Paul Goldschmidt — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Freddie Freeman leads in hits, RBI, runs, and batting average, while Paul Goldschmidt owns home runs and stolen bases. 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.