Paul Goldschmidt vs Tony Perez: Career Stats Comparison
Paul Goldschmidt 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; Tony Perez played 1964–1986 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 Tony Perez (1964–1986) — 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; Tony Perez finished with 2,732 hits and 379 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 Tony Perez's 379.
- Who had the higher OPS? Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Tony Perez's .804.
- Who had the higher batting average? Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Tony Perez's .279.
- Who had more hits? Tony Perez, with 2,732 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.
- Who drove in more runs? Tony Perez, with 1,652 to Paul Goldschmidt's 1,284.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul Goldschmidt, with 35,401 career PIV to Tony Perez's 28,896.
- Who won more championships? Tony Perez, with 2 World Series titles to Paul Goldschmidt's 0.
Paul Goldschmidt
Tony Perez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt and Tony Perez. 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 | Tony Perez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,179 | Leads: 2,777 |
| At-Bats | 7,953 | Leads: 9,778 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,324 | 1,272 |
| Hits | 2,277 | Leads: 2,732 |
| Doubles | 490 | Leads: 505 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 79 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 390 | 379 |
| RBI | 1,284 | Leads: 1,652 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,115 | 925 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 1,867 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 175 | 49 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .286 | .279 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .375 | .341 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .501 | .463 |
| OPS | Leads: .877 | .804 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Goldschmidt leads Tony Perez 35,401 to 28,896 — driven by per-season impact — 2,360 PIV per season to 1,256 — rather than by longevity, since Paul Goldschmidt played 15 seasons to Tony Perez's 23. 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
Tony Perez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Paul Goldschmidt leads in home runs, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Tony Perez owns hits and RBI. 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 Tony Perez careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Tony Perez's ended in 1986, and Paul Goldschmidt debuted in 2011. With 2,179 games against 2,777 across 15 and 23 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115); Tony Perez struck out more than walked (1,867 to 925). On the bases, Paul Goldschmidt stole more often per game played (175 steals in 2,179 games for Paul Goldschmidt, 49 in 2,777 for Tony Perez). In on-base percentage, Paul Goldschmidt holds the edge, .375 to .341. Because Paul Goldschmidt is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Tony Perez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Tony Perez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Paul Goldschmidt leads Tony Perez in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Tony Perez hit more home runs?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Tony Perez's 379.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Tony Perez's .804.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Tony Perez's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Tony Perez, with 2,732 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.