Paul Goldschmidt vs Frank McCormick: 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; Frank McCormick played 1934–1948 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 Frank McCormick (1934–1948) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1930s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Paul Goldschmidt has 2,277 hits and 390 home runs through October 12, 2026; Frank McCormick finished with 1,711 hits and 128 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 Frank McCormick's 128.
- Who had the higher OPS? Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Frank McCormick's .781.
- Who had the higher batting average? Frank McCormick, with .299 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits? Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Frank McCormick's 1,711.
- Who drove in more runs? Paul Goldschmidt, with 1,284 to Frank McCormick's 951.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul Goldschmidt, with 35,401 career PIV to Frank McCormick's 11,670.
- Who won more championships? Frank McCormick, with 1 World Series title to Paul Goldschmidt's 0.
Paul Goldschmidt
Frank McCormick
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt and Frank McCormick. 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 1930s 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 | Frank McCormick |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,179 | 1,534 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,953 | 5,723 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,324 | 722 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,277 | 1,711 |
| Doubles | Leads: 490 | 334 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 26 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 390 | 128 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,284 | 951 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,115 | 399 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 189 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 175 | 27 |
| Batting Avg | .286 | Leads: .299 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .375 | .348 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .501 | .434 |
| OPS | Leads: .877 | .781 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Goldschmidt outpaces Frank McCormick 35,401 to 11,670 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,360 PIV per season to 834, across 15 seasons to 14. 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
Frank McCormick — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Paul Goldschmidt leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Frank McCormick owns batting average. 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 Frank McCormick careers compare
No season is shared: Frank McCormick played 1934–1948, Paul Goldschmidt 2011–present. With 2,179 games against 1,534 across 15 and 14 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Frank McCormick are triples (26 to 25) and batting average (.299 to .286). At the plate, Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115), while Frank McCormick walked more often than struck out (399 walks, 189 strikeouts). Paul Goldschmidt is the more power-leaning hitter, with 390 of 2,277 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Paul Goldschmidt stole more often per game played (175 steals in 2,179 games for Paul Goldschmidt, 27 in 1,534 for Frank McCormick). Paul Goldschmidt's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Frank McCormick: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Frank McCormick?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Paul Goldschmidt leads Frank McCormick in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Frank McCormick hit more home runs?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Frank McCormick's 128.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Frank McCormick's .781.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Frank McCormick, with .299 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Frank McCormick's 1,711.