Jim Fregosi vs Francisco Lindor: Career Stats Comparison
Francisco Lindor 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). Jim Fregosi played 1961–1978 as a hitter; Francisco Lindor has played 2015–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
Jim Fregosi (1961–1978) and Francisco Lindor (2015–present) — they broke in during the 1960s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jim Fregosi finished with 1,726 hits and 151 home runs; Francisco Lindor has 1,758 hits and 300 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? Francisco Lindor, with 300 to Jim Fregosi's 151.
- Who had the higher OPS? Francisco Lindor, with .812 to Jim Fregosi's .736.
- Who had the higher batting average? Francisco Lindor, with .270 to Jim Fregosi's .265.
- Who had more hits? Francisco Lindor, with 1,758 to Jim Fregosi's 1,726.
- Who drove in more runs? Francisco Lindor, with 905 to Jim Fregosi's 706.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Francisco Lindor, with 14,684 career PIV to Jim Fregosi's 10,356.
Jim Fregosi
Francisco Lindor
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jim Fregosi and Francisco Lindor. 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 1960s and the 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Francisco Lindor is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Jim Fregosi | Francisco Lindor |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,902 | 1,640 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 6,523 | 6,504 |
| Runs | 844 | Leads: 1,074 |
| Hits | 1,726 | Leads: 1,758 |
| Doubles | 264 | Leads: 351 |
| Triples | Leads: 78 | 30 |
| Home Runs | 151 | Leads: 300 |
| RBI | 706 | Leads: 905 |
| Walks | Leads: 715 | 634 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,097 | 1,215 |
| Stolen Bases | 76 | Leads: 219 |
| Batting Avg | .265 | Leads: .270 |
| On-Base % | .338 | Leads: .340 |
| Slugging % | .398 | Leads: .472 |
| OPS | .736 | Leads: .812 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Francisco Lindor outpaces Jim Fregosi 14,684 to 10,356 — driven by per-season impact — 1,335 PIV per season to 518 — rather than by longevity, since Francisco Lindor played 11 seasons to Jim Fregosi'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).
Jim Fregosi — top 3 seasons by OPS
Francisco Lindor — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Francisco Lindor leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Jim Fregosi owns no headline categories. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Francisco Lindor. PIV agrees: Francisco Lindor grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jim Fregosi and Francisco Lindor careers compare
Jim Fregosi (1961–1978) was finished before Francisco Lindor (2015–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. The two careers are close in length, 1,902 games for Jim Fregosi and 1,640 for Francisco Lindor across 20 and 11 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Where Jim Fregosi comes out ahead, it is in games (1,902 to 1,640), at-bats (6,523 to 6,504), and triples (78 to 30). Jim Fregosi struck out more than walked (1,097 to 715); Francisco Lindor struck out more than walked (1,215 to 634). Francisco Lindor is the more power-leaning hitter, with 300 of 1,758 hits leaving the park. Because Francisco Lindor is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Jim Fregosi vs Francisco Lindor: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jim Fregosi or Francisco Lindor?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Francisco Lindor leads Jim Fregosi in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jim Fregosi or Francisco Lindor hit more home runs?
- Francisco Lindor, with 300 to Jim Fregosi's 151.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Francisco Lindor, with .812 to Jim Fregosi's .736.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Francisco Lindor, with .270 to Jim Fregosi's .265.
- Who had more hits?
- Francisco Lindor, with 1,758 to Jim Fregosi's 1,726.