Freddie Freeman vs Aaron Judge: Career Stats Comparison
Freddie Freeman 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; Aaron Judge has played 2016–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 Aaron Judge (2016–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; Aaron Judge has 1,262 hits and 386 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? Aaron Judge, with 386 to Freddie Freeman's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS? Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to Freddie Freeman's .890.
- Who had the higher batting average? Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Aaron Judge's .291.
- Who had more hits? Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Aaron Judge's 1,262.
- Who drove in more runs? Freddie Freeman, with 1,392 to Aaron Judge's 871.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Freddie Freeman, with 41,593 career PIV to Aaron Judge's 37,037.
- Who won more championships? Freddie Freeman, with 3 World Series titles to Aaron Judge's 0.
Freddie Freeman
Aaron Judge
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Freddie Freeman and Aaron Judge. 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 Aaron Judge are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Freddie Freeman | Aaron Judge |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,332 | 1,211 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,693 | 4,342 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,453 | 918 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,598 | 1,262 |
| Doubles | Leads: 579 | 213 |
| Triples | Leads: 34 | 7 |
| Home Runs | 383 | Leads: 386 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,392 | 871 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,136 | 860 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,879 | 1,454 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 111 | 70 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .299 | .291 |
| On-Base % | .384 | Leads: .410 |
| Slugging % | .505 | Leads: .610 |
| OPS | .890 | Leads: 1.020 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Freddie Freeman leads Aaron Judge 41,593 to 37,037 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Freddie Freeman played 16 seasons to Aaron Judge's 10, while Aaron Judge carries the higher per-season figure (3,704 to 2,600). 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
Aaron Judge — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Freddie Freeman leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Aaron Judge owns home runs, OBP, and OPS. 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 Aaron Judge careers compare
Freddie Freeman and Aaron Judge are both active, and their careers have run side by side since 2016. Freddie Freeman has the far longer record, 2,332 games against 1,211 across 16 and 10 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. The green cells for Aaron Judge are home runs (386 to 383), on-base percentage (.410 to .384), and slugging percentage (.610 to .505). Freddie Freeman struck out more than walked (1,879 to 1,136); Aaron Judge struck out more than walked (1,454 to 860). Aaron Judge is the more power-leaning hitter, with 386 of 1,262 hits leaving the park. Freddie Freeman and Aaron Judge's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Freddie Freeman vs Aaron Judge: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Freddie Freeman or Aaron Judge?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Freddie Freeman leads Aaron Judge in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Freddie Freeman or Aaron Judge hit more home runs?
- Aaron Judge, with 386 to Freddie Freeman's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Aaron Judge, with 1.020 to Freddie Freeman's .890.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Aaron Judge's .291.
- Who had more hits?
- Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Aaron Judge's 1,262.