Freddie Freeman vs Giancarlo Stanton: Career Stats Comparison
Freddie Freeman has the better career line of the two, leading 12 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; Giancarlo Stanton has played 2010–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 Giancarlo Stanton (2010–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; Giancarlo Stanton has 1,642 hits and 456 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? Giancarlo Stanton, with 456 to Freddie Freeman's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS? Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Giancarlo Stanton's .871.
- Who had the higher batting average? Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Giancarlo Stanton's .258.
- Who had more hits? Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Giancarlo Stanton's 1,642.
- Who drove in more runs? Freddie Freeman, with 1,392 to Giancarlo Stanton's 1,183.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Freddie Freeman, with 41,593 career PIV to Giancarlo Stanton's 25,656.
- Who won more championships? Freddie Freeman, with 3 World Series titles to Giancarlo Stanton's 0.
Freddie Freeman
Giancarlo Stanton
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Freddie Freeman and Giancarlo Stanton. 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 Giancarlo Stanton are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Freddie Freeman | Giancarlo Stanton |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,332 | 1,750 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,693 | 6,364 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,453 | 951 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,598 | 1,642 |
| Doubles | Leads: 579 | 319 |
| Triples | Leads: 34 | 11 |
| Home Runs | 383 | Leads: 456 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,392 | 1,183 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,136 | 811 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,879 | 2,088 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 111 | 43 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .299 | .258 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .384 | .345 |
| Slugging % | .505 | Leads: .527 |
| OPS | Leads: .890 | .871 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Freddie Freeman outpaces Giancarlo Stanton 41,593 to 25,656 — driven by per-season impact — 2,600 PIV per season to 1,603 — rather than by longevity, since Freddie Freeman played 16 seasons to Giancarlo Stanton'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
Giancarlo Stanton — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Freddie Freeman leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Giancarlo Stanton owns home runs. 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 Giancarlo Stanton careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2010 on, with both players still active. With 2,332 games against 1,750 across 16 and 16 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Giancarlo Stanton's edges on the table are home runs (456 to 383) and slugging percentage (.527 to .505). At the plate, Freddie Freeman struck out more than walked (1,879 to 1,136), and Giancarlo Stanton struck out more than walked (2,088 to 811). Giancarlo Stanton is the more power-leaning hitter, with 456 of 1,642 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Freddie Freeman stole more often per game played (111 steals in 2,332 games for Freddie Freeman, 43 in 1,750 for Giancarlo Stanton). Freddie Freeman and Giancarlo Stanton's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Freddie Freeman vs Giancarlo Stanton: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Freddie Freeman or Giancarlo Stanton?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Freddie Freeman leads Giancarlo Stanton in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Freddie Freeman or Giancarlo Stanton hit more home runs?
- Giancarlo Stanton, with 456 to Freddie Freeman's 383.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Giancarlo Stanton's .871.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Giancarlo Stanton's .258.
- Who had more hits?
- Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Giancarlo Stanton's 1,642.