Paul Goldschmidt vs Joe Mauer: Career Stats Comparison
Paul Goldschmidt 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; Joe Mauer played 2004–2018 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 Joe Mauer (2004–2018) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Paul Goldschmidt has 2,277 hits and 390 home runs through October 12, 2026; Joe Mauer finished with 2,123 hits and 143 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 Joe Mauer's 143.
- Who had the higher OPS? Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Joe Mauer's .827.
- Who had the higher batting average? Joe Mauer, with .306 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits? Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Joe Mauer's 2,123.
- Who drove in more runs? Paul Goldschmidt, with 1,284 to Joe Mauer's 923.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul Goldschmidt, with 35,401 career PIV to Joe Mauer's 20,061.
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Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt and Joe Mauer. 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 2000s 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 | Joe Mauer |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,179 | 1,858 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,953 | 6,930 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,324 | 1,018 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,277 | 2,123 |
| Doubles | Leads: 490 | 428 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 30 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 390 | 143 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,284 | 923 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,115 | 939 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 1,034 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 175 | 52 |
| Batting Avg | .286 | Leads: .306 |
| On-Base % | .375 | Leads: .388 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .501 | .439 |
| OPS | Leads: .877 | .827 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Goldschmidt outpaces Joe Mauer 35,401 to 20,061 — driven by per-season impact — 2,360 PIV per season to 1,337 — rather than by longevity, since Paul Goldschmidt played 15 seasons to Joe Mauer's 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
Joe Mauer — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Paul Goldschmidt leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Joe Mauer owns batting average and OBP. 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 Joe Mauer careers compare
Paul Goldschmidt and Joe Mauer were active at the same time between 2011 and 2018. The two careers are close in length, 2,179 games for Paul Goldschmidt and 1,858 for Joe Mauer across 15 and 15 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Joe Mauer's edges on the table are triples (30 to 25), batting average (.306 to .286), and on-base percentage (.388 to .375). Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115); Joe Mauer struck out more than walked (1,034 to 939). Paul Goldschmidt is the more power-leaning hitter, with 390 of 2,277 hits leaving the park. Because Paul Goldschmidt is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Joe Mauer: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Joe Mauer?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Paul Goldschmidt leads Joe Mauer in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Joe Mauer hit more home runs?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Joe Mauer's 143.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Joe Mauer's .827.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Joe Mauer, with .306 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Joe Mauer's 2,123.