Freddie Freeman vs Juan Soto: Career Stats Comparison
Freddie Freeman has the better career line of the two, leading 11 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; Juan Soto has played 2018–present 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 Juan Soto (2018–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Freddie Freeman has 2,598 hits and 383 home runs through October 12, 2026; Juan Soto has 1,196 hits and 271 home runs through October 12, 2026. 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 Juan Soto's 271.
- Who had the higher OPS? Juan Soto, with .945 to Freddie Freeman's .890.
- Who had the higher batting average? Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Juan Soto's .281.
- Who had more hits? Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Juan Soto's 1,196.
- Who drove in more runs? Freddie Freeman, with 1,392 to Juan Soto's 765.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Freddie Freeman, with 41,593 career PIV to Juan Soto's 27,584.
- Who won more championships? Freddie Freeman, with 3 World Series titles to Juan Soto's 1.
Freddie Freeman
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Freddie Freeman and Juan Soto. 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Freddie Freeman and Juan Soto are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Freddie Freeman | Juan Soto |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,332 | 1,207 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,693 | 4,257 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,453 | 838 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,598 | 1,196 |
| Doubles | Leads: 579 | 210 |
| Triples | Leads: 34 | 18 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 383 | 271 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,392 | 765 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,136 | 974 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,879 | 898 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 111 | 104 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .299 | .281 |
| On-Base % | .384 | Leads: .415 |
| Slugging % | .505 | Leads: .530 |
| OPS | .890 | Leads: .945 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Freddie Freeman outpaces Juan Soto 41,593 to 27,584 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Freddie Freeman played 16 seasons to Juan Soto's 9, while Juan Soto carries the higher per-season figure (3,065 to 2,600). 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
Juan Soto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Freddie Freeman leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Juan Soto owns OBP and OPS. 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 Juan Soto careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2018 on, with both players still active. Playing time explains much of the gap in the counting rows: Freddie Freeman has appeared in 2,332 games to Juan Soto's 1,207. Where Juan Soto comes out ahead, it is in on-base percentage (.415 to .384), slugging percentage (.530 to .505), and OPS (.945 to .890). Plate discipline differs: Freddie Freeman struck out more than walked (1,879 to 1,136), but Juan Soto walked more often than struck out (974 walks, 898 strikeouts). Juan Soto is the more power-leaning hitter, with 271 of 1,196 hits leaving the park. Juan Soto was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Freddie Freeman and Juan Soto's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Freddie Freeman vs Juan Soto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Freddie Freeman or Juan Soto?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Freddie Freeman leads Juan Soto in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Freddie Freeman or Juan Soto hit more home runs?
- Freddie Freeman, with 383 to Juan Soto's 271.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Juan Soto, with .945 to Freddie Freeman's .890.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Juan Soto's .281.
- Who had more hits?
- Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Juan Soto's 1,196.