Paul Goldschmidt vs Francisco Lindor: Career Stats Comparison
Paul Goldschmidt has the better career line of the two, leading 12 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; Francisco Lindor has played 2015–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 Francisco Lindor (2015–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; Francisco Lindor has 1,758 hits and 300 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? Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Francisco Lindor's 300.
- Who had the higher OPS? Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Francisco Lindor's .812.
- Who had the higher batting average? Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Francisco Lindor's .270.
- Who had more hits? Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Francisco Lindor's 1,758.
- Who drove in more runs? Paul Goldschmidt, with 1,284 to Francisco Lindor's 905.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul Goldschmidt, with 35,401 career PIV to Francisco Lindor's 14,684.
Paul Goldschmidt
Francisco Lindor
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt and Francisco Lindor. 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 Francisco Lindor are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Paul Goldschmidt | Francisco Lindor |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,179 | 1,640 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,953 | 6,504 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,324 | 1,074 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,277 | 1,758 |
| Doubles | Leads: 490 | 351 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 30 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 390 | 300 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,284 | 905 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,115 | 634 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 1,215 |
| Stolen Bases | 175 | Leads: 219 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .286 | .270 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .375 | .340 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .501 | .472 |
| OPS | Leads: .877 | .812 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Goldschmidt outpaces Francisco Lindor 35,401 to 14,684 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,360 PIV per season to 1,335, across 15 seasons to 11. 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
Francisco Lindor — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Paul Goldschmidt leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Francisco Lindor owns stolen bases. 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 Francisco Lindor careers compare
Paul Goldschmidt and Francisco Lindor are both active, and their careers have run side by side since 2015. With 2,179 games against 1,640 across 15 and 11 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Francisco Lindor comes out ahead, it is in triples (30 to 25) and stolen bases (219 to 175). Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115); Francisco Lindor struck out more than walked (1,215 to 634). Francisco Lindor was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Paul Goldschmidt's on-base percentage of .375 tops Francisco Lindor's .340. Because Paul Goldschmidt and Francisco Lindor are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Francisco Lindor: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Francisco Lindor?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Paul Goldschmidt leads Francisco Lindor in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Francisco Lindor hit more home runs?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Francisco Lindor's 300.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Francisco Lindor's .812.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Francisco Lindor's .270.
- Who had more hits?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Francisco Lindor's 1,758.