Paul Goldschmidt vs Bryce Harper: Career Stats Comparison
Paul Goldschmidt 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). Paul Goldschmidt has played 2011–present as a hitter; Bryce Harper has played 2012–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
Paul Goldschmidt (2011–present) and Bryce Harper (2012–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Paul Goldschmidt has 2,277 hits and 390 home runs through October 12, 2026; Bryce Harper has 1,956 hits and 392 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? Bryce Harper, with 392 to Paul Goldschmidt's 390.
- Who had the higher OPS? Bryce Harper, with .902 to Paul Goldschmidt's .877.
- Who had the higher batting average? Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Bryce Harper's .279.
- Who had more hits? Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Bryce Harper's 1,956.
- Who drove in more runs? Paul Goldschmidt, with 1,284 to Bryce Harper's 1,138.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul Goldschmidt, with 35,401 career PIV to Bryce Harper's 34,405.
Paul Goldschmidt
Bryce Harper
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt and Bryce Harper. 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Paul Goldschmidt and Bryce Harper are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Paul Goldschmidt | Bryce Harper |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,179 | 1,947 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,953 | 7,012 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,324 | 1,247 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,277 | 1,956 |
| Doubles | Leads: 490 | 433 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 27 |
| Home Runs | 390 | Leads: 392 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,284 | 1,138 |
| Walks | 1,115 | Leads: 1,212 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 1,802 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 175 | 159 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .286 | .279 |
| On-Base % | .375 | Leads: .386 |
| Slugging % | .501 | Leads: .516 |
| OPS | .877 | Leads: .902 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Goldschmidt edges Bryce Harper 35,401 to 34,405 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Paul Goldschmidt played 15 seasons to Bryce Harper's 14, while Bryce Harper carries the higher per-season figure (2,458 to 2,360). 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).
Paul Goldschmidt — top 3 seasons by OPS
Bryce Harper — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Paul Goldschmidt leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Bryce Harper owns home runs, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Paul Goldschmidt. PIV agrees: Paul Goldschmidt grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Paul Goldschmidt and Bryce Harper careers compare
Paul Goldschmidt and Bryce Harper are both active, and their careers have run side by side since 2012. With 2,179 games against 1,947 across 15 and 14 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115); Bryce Harper struck out more than walked (1,802 to 1,212). Bryce Harper was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Bryce Harper holds the edge, .516 to .501. Bryce Harper owns the better peak by OPS: 1.005 OPS in 2015 for Paul Goldschmidt against 1.109 OPS in 2015 for Bryce Harper. Paul Goldschmidt and Bryce Harper's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Bryce Harper: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Bryce Harper?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Paul Goldschmidt leads Bryce Harper in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Bryce Harper hit more home runs?
- Bryce Harper, with 392 to Paul Goldschmidt's 390.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Bryce Harper, with .902 to Paul Goldschmidt's .877.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Bryce Harper's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Bryce Harper's 1,956.