Paul Goldschmidt vs Aramis Ramirez: Career Stats Comparison
Paul Goldschmidt has the better career line of the two, leading 9 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; Aramis Ramirez played 1998–2015 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 Aramis Ramirez (1998–2015) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Paul Goldschmidt has 2,277 hits and 390 home runs through October 12, 2026; Aramis Ramirez finished with 2,303 hits and 386 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 Aramis Ramirez's 386.
- Who had the higher OPS? Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Aramis Ramirez's .833.
- Who had the higher batting average? Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Aramis Ramirez's .283.
- Who had more hits? Aramis Ramirez, with 2,303 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.
- Who drove in more runs? Aramis Ramirez, with 1,417 to Paul Goldschmidt's 1,284.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul Goldschmidt, with 35,401 career PIV to Aramis Ramirez's 19,345.
Paul Goldschmidt
Aramis Ramirez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt and Aramis Ramirez. 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 1990s 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 | Aramis Ramirez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,179 | Leads: 2,194 |
| At-Bats | 7,953 | Leads: 8,136 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,324 | 1,098 |
| Hits | 2,277 | Leads: 2,303 |
| Doubles | 490 | Leads: 495 |
| Triples | Leads: 25 | 24 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 390 | 386 |
| RBI | 1,284 | Leads: 1,417 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,115 | 633 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 1,238 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 175 | 29 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .286 | .283 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .375 | .341 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .501 | .492 |
| OPS | Leads: .877 | .833 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Goldschmidt outpaces Aramis Ramirez 35,401 to 19,345 — driven by per-season impact — 2,360 PIV per season to 967 — rather than by longevity, since Paul Goldschmidt played 15 seasons to Aramis Ramirez's 20. 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
Aramis Ramirez — 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 Aramis Ramirez 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 Aramis Ramirez careers compare
From 2011 through 2015, Paul Goldschmidt and Aramis Ramirez were in the majors together. With 2,179 games against 2,194 across 15 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115); Aramis Ramirez struck out more than walked (1,238 to 633). On the bases, Paul Goldschmidt stole more often per game played (175 steals in 2,179 games for Paul Goldschmidt, 29 in 2,194 for Aramis Ramirez). Paul Goldschmidt's slugging percentage of .501 tops Aramis Ramirez's .492. Paul Goldschmidt owns the better peak by OPS: 1.005 OPS in 2015 for Paul Goldschmidt against .951 OPS in 2004 for Aramis Ramirez. Because Paul Goldschmidt is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Aramis Ramirez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Aramis Ramirez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Paul Goldschmidt leads Aramis Ramirez in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Aramis Ramirez hit more home runs?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Aramis Ramirez's 386.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Aramis Ramirez's .833.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Aramis Ramirez's .283.
- Who had more hits?
- Aramis Ramirez, with 2,303 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.