Freddie Freeman vs Todd Helton: Career Stats Comparison
Todd Helton has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Freddie Freeman has played 2010–present as a hitter; Todd Helton played 1997–2013 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 Todd Helton (1997–2013) — they debuted in the 2010s and the 1990s respectively, so they played in different run environments. Freddie Freeman has 2,598 hits and 383 home runs through the 2026 season; Todd Helton finished with 2,519 hits and 369 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Todd Helton, in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Freddie Freeman, with 383 to Todd Helton's 369.
- Who had the higher OPS? Todd Helton, with .953 to Freddie Freeman's .890.
- Who had the higher batting average? Todd Helton, with .316 to Freddie Freeman's .299.
- Who had more hits? Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Todd Helton's 2,519.
- Who drove in more runs? Todd Helton, with 1,406 to Freddie Freeman's 1,392.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Todd Helton, with 48,515 career PIV to Freddie Freeman's 42,903.
Freddie Freeman
Todd Helton
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Freddie Freeman and Todd Helton. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 12 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other 3 are shown but not scored. Games and at-bats measure playing time, strikeouts accumulate with a longer career, and a line where both players are at zero was won by neither, so those are left unmarked. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, and the 2010s and the 1990s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Freddie Freeman | Todd Helton |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,332 | 2,247 |
| At-Bats not scored | 8,693 | 7,962 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,453 | 1,401 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,598 | 2,519 |
| Doubles | 579 | Leads: 592 |
| Triples | 34 | Leads: 37 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 383 | 369 |
| RBI | 1,392 | Leads: 1,406 |
| Walks | 1,136 | Leads: 1,335 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,879 | 1,175 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 111 | 37 |
| Batting Avg | .299 | Leads: .316 |
| On-Base % | .384 | Leads: .414 |
| Slugging % | .505 | Leads: .539 |
| OPS | .890 | Leads: .953 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Todd Helton leads Freddie Freeman 48,515 to 42,903 — driven by per-season impact — 2,854 PIV per season to 2,524 — rather than by longevity, since Todd Helton played 17 seasons to Freddie Freeman's 17. 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
Todd Helton — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Todd Helton leads 8 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: doubles, triples, RBI, walks, and others. Freddie Freeman leads 4: runs, hits, home runs, and stolen bases. They played in different eras, and these rows are not era-adjusted. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Todd Helton. PIV agrees: Todd Helton 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 Todd Helton careers compare
Freddie Freeman and Todd Helton were active at the same time between 2010 and 2013. The two careers are close in length, 2,332 games for Freddie Freeman and 2,247 for Todd Helton across 17 and 17 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. The green cells for Freddie Freeman are runs (1,453 to 1,401), hits (2,598 to 2,519), and home runs (383 to 369). Plate discipline differs: Freddie Freeman struck out more than walked (1,879 to 1,136), but Todd Helton walked more often than struck out (1,335 walks, 1,175 strikeouts). Freddie Freeman was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Freddie Freeman's totals run through the 2026 season.
Freddie Freeman vs Todd Helton: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Freddie Freeman or Todd Helton?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Todd Helton leads Freddie Freeman in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Freddie Freeman or Todd Helton hit more home runs?
- Freddie Freeman, with 383 to Todd Helton's 369.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Todd Helton, with .953 to Freddie Freeman's .890.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Todd Helton, with .316 to Freddie Freeman's .299.
- Who had more hits?
- Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Todd Helton's 2,519.