Freddie Freeman vs Cal Ripken: Career Stats Comparison
Cal Ripken 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; Cal Ripken played 1981–2001 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 Cal Ripken (1981–2001) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1980s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Freddie Freeman has 2,598 hits and 383 home runs through October 12, 2026; Cal Ripken finished with 3,184 hits and 431 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Cal Ripken, with 431 to Freddie Freeman's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS? Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Cal Ripken's .788.
- Who had the higher batting average? Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Cal Ripken's .276.
- Who had more hits? Cal Ripken, with 3,184 to Freddie Freeman's 2,598.
- Who drove in more runs? Cal Ripken, with 1,695 to Freddie Freeman's 1,392.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Freddie Freeman, with 41,593 career PIV to Cal Ripken's 19,199.
- Who won more championships? Freddie Freeman, with 3 World Series titles to Cal Ripken's 1.
Freddie Freeman
Cal Ripken
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Freddie Freeman and Cal Ripken. 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 1980s 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 | Cal Ripken |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,332 | Leads: 3,001 |
| At-Bats | 8,693 | Leads: 11,551 |
| Runs | 1,453 | Leads: 1,647 |
| Hits | 2,598 | Leads: 3,184 |
| Doubles | 579 | Leads: 603 |
| Triples | 34 | Leads: 44 |
| Home Runs | 383 | Leads: 431 |
| RBI | 1,392 | Leads: 1,695 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,136 | 1,129 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,879 | 1,305 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 111 | 36 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .299 | .276 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .384 | .340 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .505 | .447 |
| OPS | Leads: .890 | .788 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Freddie Freeman outpaces Cal Ripken 41,593 to 19,199 — driven by per-season impact — 2,600 PIV per season to 914 — rather than by longevity, since Freddie Freeman played 16 seasons to Cal Ripken's 21. 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
Cal Ripken — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Freddie Freeman leads in stolen bases, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Cal Ripken 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 Cal Ripken careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Cal Ripken's ended in 2001, and Freddie Freeman debuted in 2010. The two careers are close in length, 2,332 games for Freddie Freeman and 3,001 for Cal Ripken across 16 and 21 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Freddie Freeman struck out more than walked (1,879 to 1,136); Cal Ripken struck out more than walked (1,305 to 1,129). On the bases, Freddie Freeman stole more often per game played (111 steals in 2,332 games for Freddie Freeman, 36 in 3,001 for Cal Ripken). Freddie Freeman's slugging percentage of .505 tops Cal Ripken's .447. Freddie Freeman's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Freddie Freeman vs Cal Ripken: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Freddie Freeman or Cal Ripken?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Cal Ripken leads Freddie Freeman in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Freddie Freeman or Cal Ripken hit more home runs?
- Cal Ripken, with 431 to Freddie Freeman's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Cal Ripken's .788.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Cal Ripken's .276.
- Who had more hits?
- Cal Ripken, with 3,184 to Freddie Freeman's 2,598.