Paul Goldschmidt vs Shohei Ohtani: Career Stats Comparison
Paul Goldschmidt 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; Shohei Ohtani has played 2018–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 Shohei Ohtani (2018–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; Shohei Ohtani has 1,194 hits and 310 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 Shohei Ohtani's 310.
- Who had the higher OPS? Shohei Ohtani, with .948 to Paul Goldschmidt's .877.
- Who had the higher batting average? Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Shohei Ohtani's .281.
- Who had more hits? Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Shohei Ohtani's 1,194.
- Who drove in more runs? Paul Goldschmidt, with 1,284 to Shohei Ohtani's 750.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul Goldschmidt, with 35,401 career PIV to Shohei Ohtani's 24,591.
- Who won more championships? Shohei Ohtani, with 2 World Series titles to Paul Goldschmidt's 0.
Paul Goldschmidt
Shohei Ohtani
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt and Shohei Ohtani. 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 Shohei Ohtani are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Paul Goldschmidt | Shohei Ohtani |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,179 | 1,172 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,953 | 4,253 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,324 | 797 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,277 | 1,194 |
| Doubles | Leads: 490 | 218 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 49 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 390 | 310 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,284 | 750 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,115 | 622 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 1,256 |
| Stolen Bases | 175 | Leads: 176 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .286 | .281 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .375 | .375 |
| Slugging % | .501 | Leads: .574 |
| OPS | .877 | Leads: .948 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Goldschmidt outpaces Shohei Ohtani 35,401 to 24,591 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Paul Goldschmidt played 15 seasons to Shohei Ohtani's 8, while Shohei Ohtani carries the higher per-season figure (3,074 to 2,360). 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
Shohei Ohtani — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Paul Goldschmidt leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Shohei Ohtani owns stolen bases and OPS. 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 Shohei Ohtani careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2018 on, with both players still active. Paul Goldschmidt has the far longer record, 2,179 games against 1,172 across 15 and 8 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Shohei Ohtani's edges on the table are triples (49 to 25), stolen bases (176 to 175), and slugging percentage (.574 to .501). At the plate, Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115), and Shohei Ohtani struck out more than walked (1,256 to 622). Shohei Ohtani is the more power-leaning hitter, with 310 of 1,194 hits leaving the park. Paul Goldschmidt and Shohei Ohtani's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Shohei Ohtani: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Shohei Ohtani?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Paul Goldschmidt leads Shohei Ohtani in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Shohei Ohtani hit more home runs?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Shohei Ohtani's 310.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Shohei Ohtani, with .948 to Paul Goldschmidt's .877.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Shohei Ohtani's .281.
- Who had more hits?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Shohei Ohtani's 1,194.