Freddie Freeman vs Eddie Murray: Career Stats Comparison
Eddie Murray has the better career line of the two, leading 8 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; Eddie Murray played 1977–1997 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 Murray (1977–1997) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1970s 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 Murray finished with 3,255 hits and 504 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Eddie Murray, with 504 to Freddie Freeman's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS? Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Eddie Murray's .836.
- Who had the higher batting average? Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Eddie Murray's .287.
- Who had more hits? Eddie Murray, with 3,255 to Freddie Freeman's 2,598.
- Who drove in more runs? Eddie Murray, with 1,917 to Freddie Freeman's 1,392.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Freddie Freeman, with 41,593 career PIV to Eddie Murray's 37,651.
- Who won more championships? Freddie Freeman, with 3 World Series titles to Eddie Murray's 1.
Freddie Freeman
Eddie Murray
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Freddie Freeman and Eddie Murray. 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 1970s 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 Murray |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,332 | Leads: 3,026 |
| At-Bats | 8,693 | Leads: 11,336 |
| Runs | 1,453 | Leads: 1,627 |
| Hits | 2,598 | Leads: 3,255 |
| Doubles | Leads: 579 | 560 |
| Triples | 34 | Leads: 35 |
| Home Runs | 383 | Leads: 504 |
| RBI | 1,392 | Leads: 1,917 |
| Walks | 1,136 | Leads: 1,333 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,879 | 1,516 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 111 | 110 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .299 | .287 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .384 | .359 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .505 | .476 |
| OPS | Leads: .890 | .836 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Freddie Freeman leads Eddie Murray 41,593 to 37,651 — driven by per-season impact — 2,600 PIV per season to 1,637 — rather than by longevity, since Freddie Freeman played 16 seasons to Eddie Murray's 23. 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 Murray — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Freddie Freeman leads in stolen bases, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Eddie Murray owns hits, 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 Eddie Murray careers compare
Eddie Murray (1977–1997) was finished before Freddie Freeman (2010–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. With 2,332 games against 3,026 across 16 and 23 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), and Eddie Murray struck out more than walked (1,516 to 1,333). On the bases, Freddie Freeman stole more often per game played (111 steals in 2,332 games for Freddie Freeman, 110 in 3,026 for Eddie Murray). Freddie Freeman's slugging percentage of .505 tops Eddie Murray's .476. Because Freddie Freeman is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Freddie Freeman vs Eddie Murray: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Freddie Freeman or Eddie Murray?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Eddie Murray leads Freddie Freeman in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Freddie Freeman or Eddie Murray hit more home runs?
- Eddie Murray, with 504 to Freddie Freeman's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Eddie Murray's .836.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Eddie Murray's .287.
- Who had more hits?
- Eddie Murray, with 3,255 to Freddie Freeman's 2,598.