Freddie Freeman vs Paul Konerko: Career Stats Comparison
Freddie Freeman 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; Paul Konerko played 1997–2014 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 Paul Konerko (1997–2014) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Freddie Freeman has 2,598 hits and 383 home runs through October 12, 2026; Paul Konerko finished with 2,340 hits and 439 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Paul Konerko, with 439 to Freddie Freeman's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS? Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Paul Konerko's .841.
- Who had the higher batting average? Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Paul Konerko's .279.
- Who had more hits? Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Paul Konerko's 2,340.
- Who drove in more runs? Paul Konerko, with 1,412 to Freddie Freeman's 1,392.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Freddie Freeman, with 41,593 career PIV to Paul Konerko's 22,710.
- Who won more championships? Freddie Freeman, with 3 World Series titles to Paul Konerko's 1.
Freddie Freeman
Paul Konerko
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Freddie Freeman and Paul Konerko. 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 1990s 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 | Paul Konerko |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,332 | Leads: 2,349 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,693 | 8,393 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,453 | 1,162 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,598 | 2,340 |
| Doubles | Leads: 579 | 410 |
| Triples | Leads: 34 | 8 |
| Home Runs | 383 | Leads: 439 |
| RBI | 1,392 | Leads: 1,412 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,136 | 921 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,879 | 1,391 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 111 | 9 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .299 | .279 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .384 | .354 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .505 | .486 |
| OPS | Leads: .890 | .841 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Freddie Freeman outpaces Paul Konerko 41,593 to 22,710 — driven by per-season impact — 2,600 PIV per season to 1,195 — rather than by longevity, since Freddie Freeman played 16 seasons to Paul Konerko's 19. 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
Paul Konerko — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Freddie Freeman leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Paul Konerko owns home runs and RBI. 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 Paul Konerko careers compare
The careers of Freddie Freeman (2010–present) and Paul Konerko (1997–2014) overlapped from 2010 to 2014, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 2,332 games against 2,349 across 16 and 19 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Paul Konerko comes out ahead, it is in games (2,349 to 2,332), home runs (439 to 383), and RBI (1,412 to 1,392). Freddie Freeman struck out more than walked (1,879 to 1,136); Paul Konerko struck out more than walked (1,391 to 921). Freddie Freeman was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Freddie Freeman's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Freddie Freeman vs Paul Konerko: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Freddie Freeman or Paul Konerko?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Freddie Freeman leads Paul Konerko in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Freddie Freeman or Paul Konerko hit more home runs?
- Paul Konerko, with 439 to Freddie Freeman's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Paul Konerko's .841.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Paul Konerko's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Paul Konerko's 2,340.