Freddie Freeman vs Ichiro Suzuki: Career Stats Comparison
Freddie Freeman 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; Ichiro Suzuki played 2001–2019 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 Ichiro Suzuki (2001–2019) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Freddie Freeman has 2,598 hits and 383 home runs through October 12, 2026; Ichiro Suzuki finished with 3,089 hits and 117 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 Ichiro Suzuki's 117.
- Who had the higher OPS? Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Ichiro Suzuki's .757.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ichiro Suzuki, with .311 to Freddie Freeman's .299.
- Who had more hits? Ichiro Suzuki, with 3,089 to Freddie Freeman's 2,598.
- Who drove in more runs? Freddie Freeman, with 1,392 to Ichiro Suzuki's 780.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Freddie Freeman, with 41,593 career PIV to Ichiro Suzuki's 6,671.
- Who won more championships? Freddie Freeman, with 3 World Series titles to Ichiro Suzuki's 0.
Freddie Freeman
Ichiro Suzuki
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Freddie Freeman and Ichiro Suzuki. 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 2000s 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 | Ichiro Suzuki |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,332 | Leads: 2,653 |
| At-Bats | 8,693 | Leads: 9,934 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,453 | 1,420 |
| Hits | 2,598 | Leads: 3,089 |
| Doubles | Leads: 579 | 362 |
| Triples | 34 | Leads: 96 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 383 | 117 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,392 | 780 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,136 | 647 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,879 | 1,080 |
| Stolen Bases | 111 | Leads: 509 |
| Batting Avg | .299 | Leads: .311 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .384 | .355 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .505 | .402 |
| OPS | Leads: .890 | .757 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Freddie Freeman outpaces Ichiro Suzuki 41,593 to 6,671 — driven by per-season impact — 2,600 PIV per season to 334 — rather than by longevity, since Freddie Freeman played 16 seasons to Ichiro Suzuki's 20. 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
Ichiro Suzuki — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Freddie Freeman leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and OBP, while Ichiro Suzuki 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 Ichiro Suzuki careers compare
From 2010 through 2019, Freddie Freeman and Ichiro Suzuki were in the majors together. With 2,332 games against 2,653 across 16 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Freddie Freeman struck out more than walked (1,879 to 1,136); Ichiro Suzuki struck out more than walked (1,080 to 647). Freddie Freeman is the more power-leaning hitter, with 383 of 2,598 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Ichiro Suzuki stole more often per game played (111 steals in 2,332 games for Freddie Freeman, 509 in 2,653 for Ichiro Suzuki). Freddie Freeman's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Freddie Freeman vs Ichiro Suzuki: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Freddie Freeman or Ichiro Suzuki?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Freddie Freeman leads Ichiro Suzuki in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Freddie Freeman or Ichiro Suzuki hit more home runs?
- Freddie Freeman, with 383 to Ichiro Suzuki's 117.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Ichiro Suzuki's .757.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ichiro Suzuki, with .311 to Freddie Freeman's .299.
- Who had more hits?
- Ichiro Suzuki, with 3,089 to Freddie Freeman's 2,598.