Freddie Freeman vs Joey Votto: Career Stats Comparison
Freddie Freeman has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Freddie Freeman has played 2010–present as a hitter; Joey Votto played 2007–2023 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 Joey Votto (2007–2023) — they debuted in the 2010s and the 2000s respectively and share 14 seasons. Freddie Freeman has 2,598 hits and 383 home runs through the 2026 season; Joey Votto finished with 2,135 hits and 356 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Freddie Freeman, in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Freddie Freeman, with 383 to Joey Votto's 356.
- Who had the higher OPS? Joey Votto, with .920 to Freddie Freeman's .890.
- Who had the higher batting average? Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Joey Votto's .294.
- Who had more hits? Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Joey Votto's 2,135.
- Who drove in more runs? Freddie Freeman, with 1,392 to Joey Votto's 1,144.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Joey Votto, with 43,852 career PIV to Freddie Freeman's 42,903.
Freddie Freeman
Joey Votto
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Freddie Freeman and Joey Votto. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 12 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other 3 are shown but not scored. Games and at-bats measure playing time, strikeouts accumulate with a longer career, and a line where both players are at zero was won by neither, so those are left unmarked. 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.
| Statistic | Freddie Freeman | Joey Votto |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,332 | 2,056 |
| At-Bats not scored | 8,693 | 7,252 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,453 | 1,171 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,598 | 2,135 |
| Doubles | Leads: 579 | 459 |
| Triples | Leads: 34 | 22 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 383 | 356 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,392 | 1,144 |
| Walks | 1,136 | Leads: 1,365 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,879 | 1,640 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 111 | 80 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .299 | .294 |
| On-Base % | .384 | Leads: .409 |
| Slugging % | .505 | Leads: .511 |
| OPS | .890 | Leads: .920 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Joey Votto edges Freddie Freeman 43,852 to 42,903 — driven by per-season impact — 2,580 PIV per season to 2,524 — rather than by longevity, since Joey Votto played 17 seasons to Freddie Freeman's 17. PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
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
Joey Votto — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Freddie Freeman leads 8 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Joey Votto leads 4: walks, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Freddie Freeman. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades Joey Votto higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Freddie Freeman and Joey Votto careers compare
From 2010 through 2023, Freddie Freeman and Joey Votto were in the majors together. With 2,332 games against 2,056 across 17 and 17 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Joey Votto's edges on the table are walks (1,365 to 1,136), on-base percentage (.409 to .384), and slugging percentage (.511 to .505). Freddie Freeman struck out more than walked (1,879 to 1,136); Joey Votto struck out more than walked (1,640 to 1,365). Freddie Freeman was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Joey Votto's slugging percentage of .511 tops Freddie Freeman's .505. Freddie Freeman's totals run through the 2026 season.
Freddie Freeman vs Joey Votto: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Freddie Freeman or Joey Votto?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Freddie Freeman leads Joey Votto in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Freddie Freeman or Joey Votto hit more home runs?
- Freddie Freeman, with 383 to Joey Votto's 356.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Joey Votto, with .920 to Freddie Freeman's .890.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Freddie Freeman, with .299 to Joey Votto's .294.
- Who had more hits?
- Freddie Freeman, with 2,598 to Joey Votto's 2,135.