Freddie Freeman vs Ken Griffey: Career Stats Comparison
Ken Griffey has the better career line of the two, leading 11 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; Ken Griffey played 1989–2010 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 Ken Griffey (1989–2010) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1980s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Freddie Freeman has 2,598 hits and 383 home runs through October 12, 2026; Ken Griffey finished with 2,781 hits and 630 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Ken Griffey, with 630 to Freddie Freeman's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ken Griffey, with .907 to Freddie Freeman's .890.
- Who had the higher batting average? Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Ken Griffey's .284.
- Who had more hits? Ken Griffey, with 2,781 to Freddie Freeman's 2,598.
- Who drove in more runs? Ken Griffey, with 1,836 to Freddie Freeman's 1,392.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ken Griffey, with 43,975 career PIV to Freddie Freeman's 41,593.
- Who won more championships? Freddie Freeman, with 3 World Series titles to Ken Griffey's 0.
Freddie Freeman
Ken Griffey
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Freddie Freeman and Ken Griffey. 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 1980s 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 | Freddie Freeman | Ken Griffey |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,332 | Leads: 2,671 |
| At-Bats | 8,693 | Leads: 9,801 |
| Runs | 1,453 | Leads: 1,662 |
| Hits | 2,598 | Leads: 2,781 |
| Doubles | Leads: 579 | 524 |
| Triples | 34 | Leads: 38 |
| Home Runs | 383 | Leads: 630 |
| RBI | 1,392 | Leads: 1,836 |
| Walks | 1,136 | Leads: 1,312 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,879 | 1,779 |
| Stolen Bases | 111 | Leads: 184 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .299 | .284 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .384 | .370 |
| Slugging % | .505 | Leads: .538 |
| OPS | .890 | Leads: .907 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ken Griffey edges Freddie Freeman 43,975 to 41,593 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Ken Griffey played 23 seasons to Freddie Freeman's 16, while Freddie Freeman carries the higher per-season figure (2,600 to 1,912). 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
Ken Griffey — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Ken Griffey leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Freddie Freeman owns batting average and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Ken Griffey. PIV agrees: Ken Griffey 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 Ken Griffey careers compare
From 2010 through 2010, Freddie Freeman and Ken Griffey were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,332 games for Freddie Freeman and 2,671 for Ken Griffey across 16 and 23 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Where Freddie Freeman comes out ahead, it is in doubles (579 to 524), batting average (.299 to .284), and on-base percentage (.384 to .370). At the plate, Freddie Freeman struck out more than walked (1,879 to 1,136), and Ken Griffey struck out more than walked (1,779 to 1,312). Freddie Freeman's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Freddie Freeman vs Ken Griffey: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Freddie Freeman or Ken Griffey?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Ken Griffey leads Freddie Freeman in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Freddie Freeman or Ken Griffey hit more home runs?
- Ken Griffey, with 630 to Freddie Freeman's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ken Griffey, with .907 to Freddie Freeman's .890.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Ken Griffey's .284.
- Who had more hits?
- Ken Griffey, with 2,781 to Freddie Freeman's 2,598.