Paul Goldschmidt vs Joe Morgan: Career Stats Comparison
Joe Morgan 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; Joe Morgan played 1963–1984 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 Morgan (1963–1984) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1960s 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 Morgan finished with 2,517 hits and 268 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 Morgan's 268.
- Who had the higher OPS? Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Joe Morgan's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average? Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Joe Morgan's .271.
- Who had more hits? Joe Morgan, with 2,517 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.
- Who drove in more runs? Paul Goldschmidt, with 1,284 to Joe Morgan's 1,133.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Joe Morgan, with 39,255 career PIV to Paul Goldschmidt's 35,401.
- Who won more championships? Joe Morgan, with 2 World Series titles to Paul Goldschmidt's 0.
Paul Goldschmidt
Joe Morgan
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt and Joe Morgan. 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 1960s 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 Morgan |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,179 | Leads: 2,649 |
| At-Bats | 7,953 | Leads: 9,277 |
| Runs | 1,324 | Leads: 1,650 |
| Hits | 2,277 | Leads: 2,517 |
| Doubles | Leads: 490 | 449 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 96 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 390 | 268 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,284 | 1,133 |
| Walks | 1,115 | Leads: 1,865 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 1,015 |
| Stolen Bases | 175 | Leads: 689 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .286 | .271 |
| On-Base % | .375 | Leads: .392 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .501 | .427 |
| OPS | Leads: .877 | .819 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Joe Morgan leads Paul Goldschmidt 39,255 to 35,401 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Joe Morgan played 22 seasons to Paul Goldschmidt's 15, while Paul Goldschmidt carries the higher per-season figure (2,360 to 1,784). 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 Morgan — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Joe Morgan leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and OBP, while Paul Goldschmidt owns home runs, RBI, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Joe Morgan. PIV agrees: Joe Morgan 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 Morgan careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Joe Morgan's ended in 1984, and Paul Goldschmidt debuted in 2011. With 2,179 games against 2,649 across 15 and 22 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115), while Joe Morgan walked more often than struck out (1,865 walks, 1,015 strikeouts). Paul Goldschmidt is the more power-leaning hitter, with 390 of 2,277 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Joe Morgan stole more often per game played (175 steals in 2,179 games for Paul Goldschmidt, 689 in 2,649 for Joe Morgan). Paul Goldschmidt's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Joe Morgan: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Joe Morgan?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Joe Morgan leads Paul Goldschmidt in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Joe Morgan hit more home runs?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Joe Morgan's 268.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Joe Morgan's .819.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Joe Morgan's .271.
- Who had more hits?
- Joe Morgan, with 2,517 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.