Freddie Freeman vs George Sisler: Career Stats Comparison
Freddie Freeman 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; George Sisler played 1915–1930 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 George Sisler (1915–1930) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1910s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Freddie Freeman has 2,598 hits and 383 home runs through October 12, 2026; George Sisler finished with 2,812 hits and 102 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 George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS? Freddie Freeman, with .890 to George Sisler's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Sisler, with .340 to Freddie Freeman's .299.
- Who had more hits? George Sisler, with 2,812 to Freddie Freeman's 2,598.
- Who drove in more runs? Freddie Freeman, with 1,392 to George Sisler's 1,175.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Freddie Freeman, with 41,593 career PIV to George Sisler's 29,261.
- Who won more championships? Freddie Freeman, with 3 World Series titles to George Sisler's 0.
Freddie Freeman
George Sisler
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Freddie Freeman and George Sisler. 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 1910s 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 | George Sisler |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,332 | 2,055 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,693 | 8,267 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,453 | 1,284 |
| Hits | 2,598 | Leads: 2,812 |
| Doubles | Leads: 579 | 425 |
| Triples | 34 | Leads: 164 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 383 | 102 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,392 | 1,175 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,136 | 472 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,879 | 327 |
| Stolen Bases | 111 | Leads: 375 |
| Batting Avg | .299 | Leads: .340 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .384 | .379 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .505 | .468 |
| OPS | Leads: .890 | .847 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Freddie Freeman outpaces George Sisler 41,593 to 29,261 — driven by per-season impact — 2,600 PIV per season to 1,829 — rather than by longevity, since Freddie Freeman played 16 seasons to George Sisler's 16. 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
George Sisler — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Freddie Freeman leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and OBP, while George Sisler owns hits, stolen bases, and batting average. 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 George Sisler careers compare
No season is shared: George Sisler played 1915–1930, Freddie Freeman 2010–present. With 2,332 games against 2,055 across 16 and 16 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where George Sisler comes out ahead, it is in hits (2,812 to 2,598), triples (164 to 34), and stolen bases (375 to 111). Plate discipline differs: Freddie Freeman struck out more than walked (1,879 to 1,136), but George Sisler walked more often than struck out (472 walks, 327 strikeouts). Home runs make up a larger share of Freddie Freeman's hits: 383 of 2,598 for Freddie Freeman, 102 of 2,812 for George Sisler. George Sisler was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Freddie Freeman's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Freddie Freeman vs George Sisler: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Freddie Freeman or George Sisler?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Freddie Freeman leads George Sisler in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Freddie Freeman or George Sisler hit more home runs?
- Freddie Freeman, with 383 to George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Freddie Freeman, with .890 to George Sisler's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Sisler, with .340 to Freddie Freeman's .299.
- Who had more hits?
- George Sisler, with 2,812 to Freddie Freeman's 2,598.