Freddie Freeman vs Alex Rodriguez: Career Stats Comparison
Alex Rodriguez has the better career line of the two, leading 10 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; Alex Rodriguez played 1994–2016 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 Alex Rodriguez (1994–2016) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Freddie Freeman has 2,598 hits and 383 home runs through October 12, 2026; Alex Rodriguez finished with 3,115 hits and 696 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Alex Rodriguez, with 696 to Freddie Freeman's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS? Alex Rodriguez, with .930 to Freddie Freeman's .890.
- Who had the higher batting average? Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Alex Rodriguez's .295.
- Who had more hits? Alex Rodriguez, with 3,115 to Freddie Freeman's 2,598.
- Who drove in more runs? Alex Rodriguez, with 2,086 to Freddie Freeman's 1,392.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Alex Rodriguez, with 54,389 career PIV to Freddie Freeman's 41,593.
- Who won more championships? Freddie Freeman, with 3 World Series titles to Alex Rodriguez's 1.
Freddie Freeman
Alex Rodriguez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Freddie Freeman and Alex Rodriguez. 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 1990s 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 | Alex Rodriguez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,332 | Leads: 2,784 |
| At-Bats | 8,693 | Leads: 10,566 |
| Runs | 1,453 | Leads: 2,021 |
| Hits | 2,598 | Leads: 3,115 |
| Doubles | Leads: 579 | 548 |
| Triples | Leads: 34 | 31 |
| Home Runs | 383 | Leads: 696 |
| RBI | 1,392 | Leads: 2,086 |
| Walks | 1,136 | Leads: 1,338 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,879 | 2,287 |
| Stolen Bases | 111 | Leads: 329 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .299 | .295 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .384 | .380 |
| Slugging % | .505 | Leads: .550 |
| OPS | .890 | Leads: .930 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Alex Rodriguez leads Freddie Freeman 54,389 to 41,593 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Alex Rodriguez played 22 seasons to Freddie Freeman's 16, while Freddie Freeman carries the higher per-season figure (2,600 to 2,472). 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
Alex Rodriguez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Alex Rodriguez leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Freddie Freeman owns batting average and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Alex Rodriguez. PIV agrees: Alex Rodriguez 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 Alex Rodriguez careers compare
Freddie Freeman and Alex Rodriguez were active at the same time between 2010 and 2016. The two careers are close in length, 2,332 games for Freddie Freeman and 2,784 for Alex Rodriguez across 16 and 22 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Where Freddie Freeman comes out ahead, it is in doubles (579 to 548), triples (34 to 31), and batting average (.299 to .295). Freddie Freeman struck out more than walked (1,879 to 1,136); Alex Rodriguez struck out more than walked (2,287 to 1,338). Home runs make up a larger share of Alex Rodriguez's hits: 383 of 2,598 for Freddie Freeman, 696 of 3,115 for Alex Rodriguez. Because Freddie Freeman is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Freddie Freeman vs Alex Rodriguez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Freddie Freeman or Alex Rodriguez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Alex Rodriguez leads Freddie Freeman in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Freddie Freeman or Alex Rodriguez hit more home runs?
- Alex Rodriguez, with 696 to Freddie Freeman's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Alex Rodriguez, with .930 to Freddie Freeman's .890.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Alex Rodriguez's .295.
- Who had more hits?
- Alex Rodriguez, with 3,115 to Freddie Freeman's 2,598.