Freddie Freeman vs Mickey Vernon: 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; Mickey Vernon played 1939–1960 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 Mickey Vernon (1939–1960) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1930s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Freddie Freeman has 2,598 hits and 383 home runs through October 12, 2026; Mickey Vernon finished with 2,495 hits and 172 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 Mickey Vernon's 172.
- Who had the higher OPS? Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Mickey Vernon's .787.
- Who had the higher batting average? Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Mickey Vernon's .286.
- Who had more hits? Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Mickey Vernon's 2,495.
- Who drove in more runs? Freddie Freeman, with 1,392 to Mickey Vernon's 1,311.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Freddie Freeman, with 41,593 career PIV to Mickey Vernon's 19,008.
- Who won more championships? Freddie Freeman, with 3 World Series titles to Mickey Vernon's 1.
Freddie Freeman
Mickey Vernon
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Freddie Freeman and Mickey Vernon. 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 1930s 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 | Mickey Vernon |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,332 | Leads: 2,409 |
| At-Bats | 8,693 | Leads: 8,731 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,453 | 1,196 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,598 | 2,495 |
| Doubles | Leads: 579 | 490 |
| Triples | 34 | Leads: 120 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 383 | 172 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,392 | 1,311 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,136 | 955 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,879 | 869 |
| Stolen Bases | 111 | Leads: 137 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .299 | .286 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .384 | .359 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .505 | .428 |
| OPS | Leads: .890 | .787 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Freddie Freeman outpaces Mickey Vernon 41,593 to 19,008 — driven by per-season impact — 2,600 PIV per season to 905 — rather than by longevity, since Freddie Freeman played 16 seasons to Mickey Vernon's 21. 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
Mickey Vernon — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Freddie Freeman leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Mickey Vernon owns stolen bases. 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 Mickey Vernon careers compare
Mickey Vernon (1939–1960) was finished before Freddie Freeman (2010–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. With 2,332 games against 2,409 across 16 and 21 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Mickey Vernon comes out ahead, it is in games (2,409 to 2,332), at-bats (8,731 to 8,693), and triples (120 to 34). At the plate, Freddie Freeman struck out more than walked (1,879 to 1,136), while Mickey Vernon walked more often than struck out (955 walks, 869 strikeouts). Home runs make up a larger share of Freddie Freeman's hits: 383 of 2,598 for Freddie Freeman, 172 of 2,495 for Mickey Vernon. Because Freddie Freeman is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Freddie Freeman vs Mickey Vernon: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Freddie Freeman or Mickey Vernon?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Freddie Freeman leads Mickey Vernon in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Freddie Freeman or Mickey Vernon hit more home runs?
- Freddie Freeman, with 383 to Mickey Vernon's 172.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Freddie Freeman, with .890 to Mickey Vernon's .787.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Mickey Vernon's .286.
- Who had more hits?
- Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Mickey Vernon's 2,495.