Paul Goldschmidt vs Harmon Killebrew: Career Stats Comparison
Harmon Killebrew 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; Harmon Killebrew played 1954–1975 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 Harmon Killebrew (1954–1975) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1950s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Paul Goldschmidt has 2,277 hits and 390 home runs through October 6, 2026; Harmon Killebrew finished with 2,086 hits and 573 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Harmon Killebrew, with 573 to Paul Goldschmidt's 390.
- Who had the higher OPS? Harmon Killebrew, with .884 to Paul Goldschmidt's .877.
- Who had the higher batting average? Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Harmon Killebrew's .256.
- Who had more hits? Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Harmon Killebrew's 2,086.
- Who drove in more runs? Harmon Killebrew, with 1,584 to Paul Goldschmidt's 1,284.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Harmon Killebrew, with 48,240 career PIV to Paul Goldschmidt's 35,401.
Paul Goldschmidt
Harmon Killebrew
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt and Harmon Killebrew. 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 1950s 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 6, 2026.
| Statistic | Paul Goldschmidt | Harmon Killebrew |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,179 | Leads: 2,435 |
| At-Bats | 7,953 | Leads: 8,147 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,324 | 1,283 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,277 | 2,086 |
| Doubles | Leads: 490 | 290 |
| Triples | Leads: 25 | 24 |
| Home Runs | 390 | Leads: 573 |
| RBI | 1,284 | Leads: 1,584 |
| Walks | 1,115 | Leads: 1,559 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 1,699 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 175 | 19 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .286 | .256 |
| On-Base % | .375 | Leads: .376 |
| Slugging % | .501 | Leads: .509 |
| OPS | .877 | Leads: .884 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Harmon Killebrew outpaces Paul Goldschmidt 48,240 to 35,401 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Harmon Killebrew played 22 seasons to Paul Goldschmidt's 15, while Paul Goldschmidt carries the higher per-season figure (2,360 to 2,193). 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
Harmon Killebrew — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Harmon Killebrew 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 Harmon Killebrew. PIV agrees: Harmon Killebrew 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 Harmon Killebrew careers compare
No season is shared: Harmon Killebrew played 1954–1975, Paul Goldschmidt 2011–present. With 2,179 games against 2,435 across 15 and 22 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115); Harmon Killebrew struck out more than walked (1,699 to 1,559). Harmon Killebrew is the more power-leaning hitter, with 573 of 2,086 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Paul Goldschmidt stole more often per game played (175 steals in 2,179 games for Paul Goldschmidt, 19 in 2,435 for Harmon Killebrew). Harmon Killebrew owns the better peak by OPS: 1.005 OPS in 2015 for Paul Goldschmidt against 1.012 OPS in 1961 for Harmon Killebrew. Because Paul Goldschmidt is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Harmon Killebrew: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Harmon Killebrew?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Harmon Killebrew leads Paul Goldschmidt in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Harmon Killebrew hit more home runs?
- Harmon Killebrew, with 573 to Paul Goldschmidt's 390.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Harmon Killebrew, with .884 to Paul Goldschmidt's .877.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Harmon Killebrew's .256.
- Who had more hits?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Harmon Killebrew's 2,086.