Paul Goldschmidt vs Todd Helton: Career Stats Comparison
Todd Helton has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 12 scored categories on this page (3 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Paul Goldschmidt has played 2011–present as a hitter; Todd Helton played 1997–2013 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 Todd Helton (1997–2013) — they debuted in the 2010s and the 1990s respectively, so they played in different run environments. Paul Goldschmidt has 2,277 hits and 390 home runs through the 2026 season; Todd Helton finished with 2,519 hits and 369 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Todd Helton, in 10 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who hit more home runs? Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Todd Helton's 369.
- Who had the higher OPS? Todd Helton, with .953 to Paul Goldschmidt's .877.
- Who had the higher batting average? Todd Helton, with .316 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits? Todd Helton, with 2,519 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.
- Who drove in more runs? Todd Helton, with 1,406 to Paul Goldschmidt's 1,284.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Todd Helton, with 48,515 career PIV to Paul Goldschmidt's 35,754.
Paul Goldschmidt
Todd Helton
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt and Todd Helton. 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, and the 2010s and the 1990s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Paul Goldschmidt | Todd Helton |
|---|---|---|
| Games not scored | 2,179 | 2,247 |
| At-Bats not scored | 7,953 | 7,962 |
| Runs | 1,324 | Leads: 1,401 |
| Hits | 2,277 | Leads: 2,519 |
| Doubles | 490 | Leads: 592 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 37 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 390 | 369 |
| RBI | 1,284 | Leads: 1,406 |
| Walks | 1,115 | Leads: 1,335 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 1,175 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 175 | 37 |
| Batting Avg | .286 | Leads: .316 |
| On-Base % | .375 | Leads: .414 |
| Slugging % | .501 | Leads: .539 |
| OPS | .877 | Leads: .953 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Todd Helton outpaces Paul Goldschmidt 48,515 to 35,754 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,854 PIV per season to 2,235, across 17 seasons to 16. 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).
Paul Goldschmidt — top 3 seasons by OPS
Todd Helton — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
Todd Helton leads 10 of the 12 scored categories on the head-to-head card: runs, hits, doubles, triples, and others. Paul Goldschmidt leads 2: home runs and stolen bases. They played in different eras, and these rows are not era-adjusted. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Todd Helton. PIV agrees: Todd Helton 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 Todd Helton careers compare
Paul Goldschmidt and Todd Helton were active at the same time between 2011 and 2013. The two careers are close in length, 2,179 games for Paul Goldschmidt and 2,247 for Todd Helton across 16 and 17 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. The green cells for Paul Goldschmidt are home runs (390 to 369) and stolen bases (175 to 37). At the plate, Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115), while Todd Helton walked more often than struck out (1,335 walks, 1,175 strikeouts). Paul Goldschmidt was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Todd Helton holds the edge, .539 to .501. Paul Goldschmidt's totals run through the 2026 season.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Todd Helton: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Todd Helton?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Todd Helton leads Paul Goldschmidt in 10 of the 12 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Todd Helton hit more home runs?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Todd Helton's 369.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Todd Helton, with .953 to Paul Goldschmidt's .877.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Todd Helton, with .316 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits?
- Todd Helton, with 2,519 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.