Paul Goldschmidt vs Jose Ramirez: Career Stats Comparison
Paul Goldschmidt has the better career line of the two, leading 12 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; Jose Ramirez has played 2013–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 Jose Ramirez (2013–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; Jose Ramirez has 1,779 hits and 297 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 Jose Ramirez's 297.
- Who had the higher OPS? Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Jose Ramirez's .844.
- Who had the higher batting average? Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Jose Ramirez's .276.
- Who had more hits? Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Jose Ramirez's 1,779.
- Who drove in more runs? Paul Goldschmidt, with 1,284 to Jose Ramirez's 1,002.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul Goldschmidt, with 35,401 career PIV to Jose Ramirez's 21,271.
Paul Goldschmidt
Jose Ramirez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt and Jose 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Paul Goldschmidt and Jose Ramirez are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Paul Goldschmidt | Jose Ramirez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,179 | 1,734 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,953 | 6,443 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,324 | 1,072 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,277 | 1,779 |
| Doubles | Leads: 490 | 425 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 43 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 390 | 297 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,284 | 1,002 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,115 | 726 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 871 |
| Stolen Bases | 175 | Leads: 324 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .286 | .276 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .375 | .351 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .501 | .494 |
| OPS | Leads: .877 | .844 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Goldschmidt outpaces Jose Ramirez 35,401 to 21,271 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,360 PIV per season to 1,636, across 15 seasons to 13. 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
Jose Ramirez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Paul Goldschmidt leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Jose Ramirez owns stolen bases. 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 Jose Ramirez careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2013 on, with both players still active. With 2,179 games against 1,734 across 15 and 13 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Jose Ramirez comes out ahead, it is in triples (43 to 25) and stolen bases (324 to 175). Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115); Jose Ramirez struck out more than walked (871 to 726). Jose Ramirez was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. On the peak-season lists, Paul Goldschmidt's best year is 2015 at 1.005 OPS and Jose Ramirez's is 2017 at .957 OPS; Paul Goldschmidt has the stronger single season. Paul Goldschmidt and Jose Ramirez's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Jose Ramirez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Jose Ramirez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Paul Goldschmidt leads Jose Ramirez in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Jose Ramirez hit more home runs?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Jose Ramirez's 297.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Jose Ramirez's .844.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Jose Ramirez's .276.
- Who had more hits?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Jose Ramirez's 1,779.