Paul Goldschmidt vs Rogers Hornsby: Career Stats Comparison
Rogers Hornsby has the better career line of the two, leading 11 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; Rogers Hornsby played 1915–1937 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 Rogers Hornsby (1915–1937) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1910s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Paul Goldschmidt has 2,277 hits and 390 home runs through October 12, 2026; Rogers Hornsby finished with 2,930 hits and 301 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Rogers Hornsby's 301.
- Who had the higher OPS? Rogers Hornsby, with 1.010 to Paul Goldschmidt's .877.
- Who had the higher batting average? Rogers Hornsby, with .358 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits? Rogers Hornsby, with 2,930 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.
- Who drove in more runs? Rogers Hornsby, with 1,584 to Paul Goldschmidt's 1,284.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Rogers Hornsby, with 68,443 career PIV to Paul Goldschmidt's 35,401.
- Who won more championships? Rogers Hornsby, with 1 World Series title to Paul Goldschmidt's 0.
Paul Goldschmidt
Rogers Hornsby
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt and Rogers Hornsby. 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 2010s and the 1910s 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 | Paul Goldschmidt | Rogers Hornsby |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,179 | Leads: 2,259 |
| At-Bats | 7,953 | Leads: 8,173 |
| Runs | 1,324 | Leads: 1,579 |
| Hits | 2,277 | Leads: 2,930 |
| Doubles | 490 | Leads: 541 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 169 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 390 | 301 |
| RBI | 1,284 | Leads: 1,584 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,115 | 1,038 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 679 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 175 | 135 |
| Batting Avg | .286 | Leads: .358 |
| On-Base % | .375 | Leads: .434 |
| Slugging % | .501 | Leads: .577 |
| OPS | .877 | Leads: 1.010 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Rogers Hornsby outpaces Paul Goldschmidt 68,443 to 35,401 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,852 PIV per season to 2,360, across 24 seasons to 15. 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
Rogers Hornsby — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Rogers Hornsby leads in hits, RBI, runs, and batting average, while Paul Goldschmidt owns home runs and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Rogers Hornsby. PIV agrees: Rogers Hornsby 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 Rogers Hornsby careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Rogers Hornsby's ended in 1937, and Paul Goldschmidt debuted in 2011. With 2,179 games against 2,259 across 15 and 24 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Paul Goldschmidt comes out ahead, it is in home runs (390 to 301), walks (1,115 to 1,038), and stolen bases (175 to 135). Plate discipline differs: Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115), but Rogers Hornsby walked more often than struck out (1,038 walks, 679 strikeouts). Home runs make up a larger share of Paul Goldschmidt's hits: 390 of 2,277 for Paul Goldschmidt, 301 of 2,930 for Rogers Hornsby. Because Paul Goldschmidt is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Rogers Hornsby: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Rogers Hornsby?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Rogers Hornsby leads Paul Goldschmidt in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Rogers Hornsby hit more home runs?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Rogers Hornsby's 301.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Rogers Hornsby, with 1.010 to Paul Goldschmidt's .877.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Rogers Hornsby, with .358 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits?
- Rogers Hornsby, with 2,930 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.