Freddie Freeman vs Joe Morgan: Career Stats Comparison
Freddie Freeman and Joe Morgan 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; Joe Morgan played 1963–1984 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 Joe Morgan (1963–1984) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1960s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Freddie Freeman has 2,598 hits and 383 home runs through October 12, 2026; Joe Morgan finished with 2,517 hits and 268 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 Joe Morgan's 268.
- Who had the higher OPS? Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Joe Morgan's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average? Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Joe Morgan's .271.
- Who had more hits? Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Joe Morgan's 2,517.
- Who drove in more runs? Freddie Freeman, with 1,392 to Joe Morgan's 1,133.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Freddie Freeman, with 41,593 career PIV to Joe Morgan's 39,255.
- Who won more championships? Freddie Freeman, with 3 World Series titles to Joe Morgan's 2.
Freddie Freeman
Joe Morgan
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Freddie Freeman and Joe Morgan. 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 1960s 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 | Joe Morgan |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,332 | Leads: 2,649 |
| At-Bats | 8,693 | Leads: 9,277 |
| Runs | 1,453 | Leads: 1,650 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,598 | 2,517 |
| Doubles | Leads: 579 | 449 |
| Triples | 34 | Leads: 96 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 383 | 268 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,392 | 1,133 |
| Walks | 1,136 | Leads: 1,865 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,879 | 1,015 |
| Stolen Bases | 111 | Leads: 689 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .299 | .271 |
| On-Base % | .384 | Leads: .392 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .505 | .427 |
| OPS | Leads: .890 | .819 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Freddie Freeman edges Joe Morgan 41,593 to 39,255 — driven by per-season impact — 2,600 PIV per season to 1,784 — rather than by longevity, since Freddie Freeman played 16 seasons to Joe Morgan's 22. 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
Joe Morgan — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Freddie Freeman leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and batting average, while Joe Morgan owns runs, stolen bases, and OBP. 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 Joe Morgan careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Joe Morgan's ended in 1984, and Freddie Freeman debuted in 2010. The two careers are close in length, 2,332 games for Freddie Freeman and 2,649 for Joe Morgan across 16 and 22 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), while Joe Morgan walked more often than struck out (1,865 walks, 1,015 strikeouts). Freddie Freeman is the more power-leaning hitter, with 383 of 2,598 hits leaving the park. Joe Morgan was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Freddie Freeman's slugging percentage of .505 tops Joe Morgan's .427. Because Freddie Freeman is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Freddie Freeman vs Joe Morgan: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Freddie Freeman or Joe Morgan hit more home runs?
- Freddie Freeman, with 383 to Joe Morgan's 268.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Joe Morgan's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Joe Morgan's .271.
- Who had more hits?
- Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Joe Morgan's 2,517.