Freddie Freeman vs Bryce Harper: Career Stats Comparison
Freddie Freeman 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). Freddie Freeman has played 2010–present as a hitter; Bryce Harper has played 2012–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
Freddie Freeman (2010–present) and Bryce Harper (2012–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Freddie Freeman has 2,598 hits and 383 home runs through October 12, 2026; Bryce Harper has 1,956 hits and 392 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? Bryce Harper, with 392 to Freddie Freeman's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS? Bryce Harper, with .902 to Freddie Freeman's .890.
- Who had the higher batting average? Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Bryce Harper's .279.
- Who had more hits? Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Bryce Harper's 1,956.
- Who drove in more runs? Freddie Freeman, with 1,392 to Bryce Harper's 1,138.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Freddie Freeman, with 41,593 career PIV to Bryce Harper's 34,405.
- Who won more championships? Freddie Freeman, with 3 World Series titles to Bryce Harper's 0.
Freddie Freeman
Bryce Harper
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Freddie Freeman and Bryce Harper. 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.
Freddie Freeman and Bryce Harper are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Freddie Freeman | Bryce Harper |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,332 | 1,947 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,693 | 7,012 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,453 | 1,247 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,598 | 1,956 |
| Doubles | Leads: 579 | 433 |
| Triples | Leads: 34 | 27 |
| Home Runs | 383 | Leads: 392 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,392 | 1,138 |
| Walks | 1,136 | Leads: 1,212 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,879 | 1,802 |
| Stolen Bases | 111 | Leads: 159 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .299 | .279 |
| On-Base % | .384 | Leads: .386 |
| Slugging % | .505 | Leads: .516 |
| OPS | .890 | Leads: .902 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Freddie Freeman leads Bryce Harper 41,593 to 34,405 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,600 PIV per season to 2,458, across 16 seasons to 14. 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
Bryce Harper — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Freddie Freeman leads in hits, RBI, runs, and batting average, while Bryce Harper owns home runs, stolen bases, and OBP. 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.
Related Matchups
How the Freddie Freeman and Bryce Harper careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2012 on, with both players still active. The two careers are close in length, 2,332 games for Freddie Freeman and 1,947 for Bryce Harper across 16 and 14 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Freddie Freeman struck out more than walked (1,879 to 1,136); Bryce Harper struck out more than walked (1,802 to 1,212). Bryce Harper is the more power-leaning hitter, with 392 of 1,956 hits leaving the park. Bryce Harper was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Bryce Harper holds the edge, .516 to .505. Because Freddie Freeman and Bryce Harper are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Freddie Freeman vs Bryce Harper: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Freddie Freeman or Bryce Harper?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Freddie Freeman leads Bryce Harper in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Freddie Freeman or Bryce Harper hit more home runs?
- Bryce Harper, with 392 to Freddie Freeman's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Bryce Harper, with .902 to Freddie Freeman's .890.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Bryce Harper's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Bryce Harper's 1,956.