Freddie Freeman vs Nap Lajoie: Career Stats Comparison
Nap Lajoie has the better career line of the two, leading 9 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; Nap Lajoie played 1896–1916 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 Nap Lajoie (1896–1916) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1890s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Freddie Freeman has 2,598 hits and 383 home runs through October 12, 2026; Nap Lajoie finished with 3,243 hits and 82 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Freddie Freeman, with 383 to Nap Lajoie's 82.
- Who had the higher OPS? Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Nap Lajoie's .846.
- Who had the higher batting average? Nap Lajoie, with .338 to Freddie Freeman's .299.
- Who had more hits? Nap Lajoie, with 3,243 to Freddie Freeman's 2,598.
- Who drove in more runs? Nap Lajoie, with 1,599 to Freddie Freeman's 1,392.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Nap Lajoie, with 47,526 career PIV to Freddie Freeman's 41,593.
- Who won more championships? Freddie Freeman, with 3 World Series titles to Nap Lajoie's 0.
Freddie Freeman
Nap Lajoie
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Freddie Freeman and Nap Lajoie. 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 1890s 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 | Nap Lajoie |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,332 | Leads: 2,480 |
| At-Bats | 8,693 | Leads: 9,590 |
| Runs | 1,453 | Leads: 1,504 |
| Hits | 2,598 | Leads: 3,243 |
| Doubles | 579 | Leads: 657 |
| Triples | 34 | Leads: 163 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 383 | 82 |
| RBI | 1,392 | Leads: 1,599 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,136 | 516 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,879 | 347 |
| Stolen Bases | 111 | Leads: 380 |
| Batting Avg | .299 | Leads: .338 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .384 | .380 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .505 | .466 |
| OPS | Leads: .890 | .846 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Nap Lajoie leads Freddie Freeman 47,526 to 41,593 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Nap Lajoie played 22 seasons to Freddie Freeman's 16, while Freddie Freeman carries the higher per-season figure (2,600 to 2,160). 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
Nap Lajoie — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Nap Lajoie leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Freddie Freeman owns home runs, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Nap Lajoie. PIV agrees: Nap Lajoie 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 Nap Lajoie careers compare
Nap Lajoie (1896–1916) was finished before Freddie Freeman (2010–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. With 2,332 games against 2,480 across 16 and 22 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Freddie Freeman struck out more than walked (1,879 to 1,136), while Nap Lajoie walked more often than struck out (516 walks, 347 strikeouts). Freddie Freeman is the more power-leaning hitter, with 383 of 2,598 hits leaving the park. Nap Lajoie was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Nap Lajoie owns the better peak by OPS: .989 OPS in 2017 for Freddie Freeman against 1.106 OPS in 1901 for Nap Lajoie. Freddie Freeman's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Freddie Freeman vs Nap Lajoie: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Freddie Freeman or Nap Lajoie?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Nap Lajoie leads Freddie Freeman in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Freddie Freeman or Nap Lajoie hit more home runs?
- Freddie Freeman, with 383 to Nap Lajoie's 82.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Nap Lajoie's .846.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Nap Lajoie, with .338 to Freddie Freeman's .299.
- Who had more hits?
- Nap Lajoie, with 3,243 to Freddie Freeman's 2,598.