Freddie Freeman vs Eddie Mathews: Career Stats Comparison
Freddie Freeman and Eddie Mathews are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Freddie Freeman has played 2010–present as a hitter; Eddie Mathews played 1952–1968 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 Eddie Mathews (1952–1968) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1950s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Freddie Freeman has 2,598 hits and 383 home runs through October 12, 2026; Eddie Mathews finished with 2,315 hits and 512 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Eddie Mathews, with 512 to Freddie Freeman's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS? Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Eddie Mathews's .885.
- Who had the higher batting average? Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Eddie Mathews's .271.
- Who had more hits? Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Eddie Mathews's 2,315.
- Who drove in more runs? Eddie Mathews, with 1,453 to Freddie Freeman's 1,392.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Eddie Mathews, with 45,555 career PIV to Freddie Freeman's 41,593.
- Who won more championships? Freddie Freeman, with 3 World Series titles to Eddie Mathews's 2.
Freddie Freeman
Eddie Mathews
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Freddie Freeman and Eddie Mathews. 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 1950s 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 | Eddie Mathews |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,332 | Leads: 2,391 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,693 | 8,537 |
| Runs | 1,453 | Leads: 1,509 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,598 | 2,315 |
| Doubles | Leads: 579 | 354 |
| Triples | 34 | Leads: 72 |
| Home Runs | 383 | Leads: 512 |
| RBI | 1,392 | Leads: 1,453 |
| Walks | 1,136 | Leads: 1,444 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,879 | 1,487 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 111 | 68 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .299 | .271 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .384 | .376 |
| Slugging % | .505 | Leads: .509 |
| OPS | Leads: .890 | .885 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Eddie Mathews leads Freddie Freeman 45,555 to 41,593 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Eddie Mathews played 18 seasons to Freddie Freeman's 16, while Freddie Freeman carries the higher per-season figure (2,600 to 2,531). 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
Eddie Mathews — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Freddie Freeman leads in hits, stolen bases, batting average, and OBP, while Eddie Mathews owns home runs, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Freddie Freeman. Note that PIV actually grades Eddie Mathews ahead, which means Freddie Freeman's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Freddie Freeman and Eddie Mathews careers compare
No season is shared: Eddie Mathews played 1952–1968, Freddie Freeman 2010–present. The two careers are close in length, 2,332 games for Freddie Freeman and 2,391 for Eddie Mathews across 16 and 18 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Freddie Freeman struck out more than walked (1,879 to 1,136), and Eddie Mathews struck out more than walked (1,487 to 1,444). Eddie Mathews is the more power-leaning hitter, with 512 of 2,315 hits leaving the park. Freddie Freeman was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Freddie Freeman's on-base percentage of .384 tops Eddie Mathews's .376. Freddie Freeman's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Freddie Freeman vs Eddie Mathews: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Freddie Freeman or Eddie Mathews hit more home runs?
- Eddie Mathews, with 512 to Freddie Freeman's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Eddie Mathews's .885.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Eddie Mathews's .271.
- Who had more hits?
- Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Eddie Mathews's 2,315.