Jason Giambi vs Paul Goldschmidt: Career Stats Comparison
Jason Giambi and Paul Goldschmidt are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jason Giambi played 1995–2014 as a hitter; Paul Goldschmidt has played 2011–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
Jason Giambi (1995–2014) and Paul Goldschmidt (2011–present) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jason Giambi finished with 2,010 hits and 440 home runs; Paul Goldschmidt has 2,277 hits and 390 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? Jason Giambi, with 440 to Paul Goldschmidt's 390.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jason Giambi, with .916 to Paul Goldschmidt's .877.
- Who had the higher batting average? Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Jason Giambi's .277.
- Who had more hits? Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Jason Giambi's 2,010.
- Who drove in more runs? Jason Giambi, with 1,441 to Paul Goldschmidt's 1,284.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jason Giambi, with 37,008 career PIV to Paul Goldschmidt's 35,401.
Jason Giambi
Paul Goldschmidt
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jason Giambi and Paul Goldschmidt. 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 1990s and the 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Paul Goldschmidt is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Jason Giambi | Paul Goldschmidt |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,260 | 2,179 |
| At-Bats | 7,267 | Leads: 7,953 |
| Runs | 1,227 | Leads: 1,324 |
| Hits | 2,010 | Leads: 2,277 |
| Doubles | 405 | Leads: 490 |
| Triples | 9 | Leads: 25 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 440 | 390 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,441 | 1,284 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,366 | 1,115 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,572 | 2,065 |
| Stolen Bases | 20 | Leads: 175 |
| Batting Avg | .277 | Leads: .286 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .399 | .375 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .516 | .501 |
| OPS | Leads: .916 | .877 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jason Giambi edges Paul Goldschmidt 37,008 to 35,401 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Jason Giambi played 21 seasons to Paul Goldschmidt's 15, while Paul Goldschmidt carries the higher per-season figure (2,360 to 1,762). 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).
Jason Giambi — top 3 seasons by OPS
Paul Goldschmidt — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jason Giambi leads in home runs, RBI, OBP, and OPS, while Paul Goldschmidt owns hits, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jason Giambi. PIV agrees: Jason Giambi grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jason Giambi and Paul Goldschmidt careers compare
From 2011 through 2014, Jason Giambi and Paul Goldschmidt were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 2,260 games for Jason Giambi and 2,179 for Paul Goldschmidt across 21 and 15 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Jason Giambi struck out more than walked (1,572 to 1,366), and Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115). Paul Goldschmidt was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Jason Giambi's on-base percentage of .399 tops Paul Goldschmidt's .375. Because Paul Goldschmidt is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Jason Giambi vs Paul Goldschmidt: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Jason Giambi or Paul Goldschmidt hit more home runs?
- Jason Giambi, with 440 to Paul Goldschmidt's 390.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jason Giambi, with .916 to Paul Goldschmidt's .877.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Jason Giambi's .277.
- Who had more hits?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Jason Giambi's 2,010.