Paul Goldschmidt vs Eddie Murray: Career Stats Comparison
Eddie Murray has the better career line of the two, leading 10 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; Eddie Murray played 1977–1997 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 Eddie Murray (1977–1997) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Paul Goldschmidt has 2,277 hits and 390 home runs through October 12, 2026; Eddie Murray finished with 3,255 hits and 504 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Eddie Murray, with 504 to Paul Goldschmidt's 390.
- Who had the higher OPS? Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Eddie Murray's .836.
- Who had the higher batting average? Eddie Murray, with .287 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits? Eddie Murray, with 3,255 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.
- Who drove in more runs? Eddie Murray, with 1,917 to Paul Goldschmidt's 1,284.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Eddie Murray, with 37,651 career PIV to Paul Goldschmidt's 35,401.
- Who won more championships? Eddie Murray, with 1 World Series title to Paul Goldschmidt's 0.
Paul Goldschmidt
Eddie Murray
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt and Eddie Murray. 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 1970s 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 | Eddie Murray |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,179 | Leads: 3,026 |
| At-Bats | 7,953 | Leads: 11,336 |
| Runs | 1,324 | Leads: 1,627 |
| Hits | 2,277 | Leads: 3,255 |
| Doubles | 490 | Leads: 560 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 35 |
| Home Runs | 390 | Leads: 504 |
| RBI | 1,284 | Leads: 1,917 |
| Walks | 1,115 | Leads: 1,333 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 1,516 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 175 | 110 |
| Batting Avg | .286 | Leads: .287 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .375 | .359 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .501 | .476 |
| OPS | Leads: .877 | .836 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Eddie Murray edges Paul Goldschmidt 37,651 to 35,401 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Eddie Murray played 23 seasons to Paul Goldschmidt's 15, while Paul Goldschmidt carries the higher per-season figure (2,360 to 1,637). 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
Eddie Murray — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Eddie Murray leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Paul Goldschmidt owns stolen bases, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Eddie Murray. PIV agrees: Eddie Murray 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 Eddie Murray careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Eddie Murray's ended in 1997, and Paul Goldschmidt debuted in 2011. With 2,179 games against 3,026 across 15 and 23 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Paul Goldschmidt comes out ahead, it is in stolen bases (175 to 110), on-base percentage (.375 to .359), and slugging percentage (.501 to .476). Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115); Eddie Murray struck out more than walked (1,516 to 1,333). Paul Goldschmidt was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Paul Goldschmidt's slugging percentage of .501 tops Eddie Murray's .476. Paul Goldschmidt's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Eddie Murray: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Eddie Murray?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Eddie Murray leads Paul Goldschmidt in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Eddie Murray hit more home runs?
- Eddie Murray, with 504 to Paul Goldschmidt's 390.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Eddie Murray's .836.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Eddie Murray, with .287 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits?
- Eddie Murray, with 3,255 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.