Paul Goldschmidt vs Derek Jeter: Career Stats Comparison
Derek Jeter 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). Paul Goldschmidt has played 2011–present as a hitter; Derek Jeter played 1995–2014 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 Derek Jeter (1995–2014) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Paul Goldschmidt has 2,277 hits and 390 home runs through October 12, 2026; Derek Jeter finished with 3,465 hits and 260 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 Derek Jeter's 260.
- Who had the higher OPS? Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Derek Jeter's .817.
- Who had the higher batting average? Derek Jeter, with .310 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits? Derek Jeter, with 3,465 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.
- Who drove in more runs? Derek Jeter, with 1,311 to Paul Goldschmidt's 1,284.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul Goldschmidt, with 35,401 career PIV to Derek Jeter's 24,469.
- Who won more championships? Derek Jeter, with 5 World Series titles to Paul Goldschmidt's 0.
Paul Goldschmidt
Derek Jeter
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt and Derek Jeter. 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 1990s 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 | Derek Jeter |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,179 | Leads: 2,747 |
| At-Bats | 7,953 | Leads: 11,195 |
| Runs | 1,324 | Leads: 1,923 |
| Hits | 2,277 | Leads: 3,465 |
| Doubles | 490 | Leads: 544 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 66 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 390 | 260 |
| RBI | 1,284 | Leads: 1,311 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,115 | 1,082 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 1,840 |
| Stolen Bases | 175 | Leads: 358 |
| Batting Avg | .286 | Leads: .310 |
| On-Base % | .375 | Leads: .377 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .501 | .440 |
| OPS | Leads: .877 | .817 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Goldschmidt outpaces Derek Jeter 35,401 to 24,469 — driven by per-season impact — 2,360 PIV per season to 1,223 — rather than by longevity, since Paul Goldschmidt played 15 seasons to Derek Jeter'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).
Paul Goldschmidt — top 3 seasons by OPS
Derek Jeter — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Derek Jeter leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Paul Goldschmidt owns home runs and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Derek Jeter. Note that PIV actually grades Paul Goldschmidt ahead, which means Derek Jeter's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Paul Goldschmidt and Derek Jeter careers compare
The careers of Paul Goldschmidt (2011–present) and Derek Jeter (1995–2014) overlapped from 2011 to 2014, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. The two careers are close in length, 2,179 games for Paul Goldschmidt and 2,747 for Derek Jeter across 15 and 20 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. The green cells for Paul Goldschmidt are home runs (390 to 260), walks (1,115 to 1,082), and slugging percentage (.501 to .440). Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115); Derek Jeter struck out more than walked (1,840 to 1,082). Paul Goldschmidt is the more power-leaning hitter, with 390 of 2,277 hits leaving the park. Paul Goldschmidt's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Derek Jeter: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Derek Jeter?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Derek Jeter leads Paul Goldschmidt in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Derek Jeter hit more home runs?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Derek Jeter's 260.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Derek Jeter's .817.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Derek Jeter, with .310 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits?
- Derek Jeter, with 3,465 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.