Paul Goldschmidt vs Manny Ramirez: Career Stats Comparison
Manny Ramirez 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; Manny Ramirez played 1993–2011 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 Manny Ramirez (1993–2011) — 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; Manny Ramirez finished with 2,574 hits and 555 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Manny Ramirez, with 555 to Paul Goldschmidt's 390.
- Who had the higher OPS? Manny Ramirez, with .996 to Paul Goldschmidt's .877.
- Who had the higher batting average? Manny Ramirez, with .312 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits? Manny Ramirez, with 2,574 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Ramirez, with 1,831 to Paul Goldschmidt's 1,284.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Manny Ramirez, with 56,627 career PIV to Paul Goldschmidt's 35,401.
- Who won more championships? Manny Ramirez, with 2 World Series titles to Paul Goldschmidt's 0.
Paul Goldschmidt
Manny Ramirez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt and Manny 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 | Manny Ramirez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,179 | Leads: 2,302 |
| At-Bats | 7,953 | Leads: 8,244 |
| Runs | 1,324 | Leads: 1,544 |
| Hits | 2,277 | Leads: 2,574 |
| Doubles | 490 | Leads: 547 |
| Triples | Leads: 25 | 20 |
| Home Runs | 390 | Leads: 555 |
| RBI | 1,284 | Leads: 1,831 |
| Walks | 1,115 | Leads: 1,329 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 1,813 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 175 | 38 |
| Batting Avg | .286 | Leads: .312 |
| On-Base % | .375 | Leads: .411 |
| Slugging % | .501 | Leads: .585 |
| OPS | .877 | Leads: .996 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Manny Ramirez outpaces Paul Goldschmidt 56,627 to 35,401 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,697 PIV per season to 2,360, across 21 seasons to 15. 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
Manny Ramirez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Manny Ramirez leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Paul Goldschmidt owns stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Manny Ramirez. PIV agrees: Manny Ramirez 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 Manny Ramirez careers compare
Paul Goldschmidt and Manny Ramirez were active at the same time between 2011 and 2011. The two careers are close in length, 2,179 games for Paul Goldschmidt and 2,302 for Manny Ramirez across 15 and 21 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Paul Goldschmidt's edges on the table are triples (25 to 20) and stolen bases (175 to 38). At the plate, Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115), and Manny Ramirez struck out more than walked (1,813 to 1,329). On the bases, Paul Goldschmidt stole more often per game played (175 steals in 2,179 games for Paul Goldschmidt, 38 in 2,302 for Manny Ramirez). Paul Goldschmidt's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Manny Ramirez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Manny Ramirez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Manny Ramirez leads Paul Goldschmidt in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Manny Ramirez hit more home runs?
- Manny Ramirez, with 555 to Paul Goldschmidt's 390.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Manny Ramirez, with .996 to Paul Goldschmidt's .877.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Manny Ramirez, with .312 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Ramirez, with 2,574 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.