Paul Goldschmidt vs Mike Schmidt: Career Stats Comparison
Mike Schmidt 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; Mike Schmidt played 1972–1989 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 Mike Schmidt (1972–1989) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Paul Goldschmidt has 2,277 hits and 390 home runs through October 12, 2026; Mike Schmidt finished with 2,234 hits and 548 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Mike Schmidt, with 548 to Paul Goldschmidt's 390.
- Who had the higher OPS? Mike Schmidt, with .908 to Paul Goldschmidt's .877.
- Who had the higher batting average? Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Mike Schmidt's .267.
- Who had more hits? Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Mike Schmidt's 2,234.
- Who drove in more runs? Mike Schmidt, with 1,595 to Paul Goldschmidt's 1,284.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Mike Schmidt, with 49,630 career PIV to Paul Goldschmidt's 35,401.
- Who won more championships? Mike Schmidt, with 1 World Series title to Paul Goldschmidt's 0.
Paul Goldschmidt
Mike Schmidt
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt and Mike Schmidt. 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 1970s 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 | Mike Schmidt |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,179 | Leads: 2,404 |
| At-Bats | 7,953 | Leads: 8,352 |
| Runs | 1,324 | Leads: 1,506 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,277 | 2,234 |
| Doubles | Leads: 490 | 408 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 59 |
| Home Runs | 390 | Leads: 548 |
| RBI | 1,284 | Leads: 1,595 |
| Walks | 1,115 | Leads: 1,507 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 1,883 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 175 | 174 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .286 | .267 |
| On-Base % | .375 | Leads: .380 |
| Slugging % | .501 | Leads: .527 |
| OPS | .877 | Leads: .908 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Mike Schmidt outpaces Paul Goldschmidt 49,630 to 35,401 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,757 PIV per season to 2,360, across 18 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
Mike Schmidt — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Mike Schmidt leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and OBP, while Paul Goldschmidt owns hits, stolen bases, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Mike Schmidt. PIV agrees: Mike Schmidt 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 Mike Schmidt careers compare
Mike Schmidt (1972–1989) was finished before Paul Goldschmidt (2011–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. With 2,179 games against 2,404 across 15 and 18 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Paul Goldschmidt comes out ahead, it is in hits (2,277 to 2,234), doubles (490 to 408), and stolen bases (175 to 174). Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115); Mike Schmidt struck out more than walked (1,883 to 1,507). Mike Schmidt is the more power-leaning hitter, with 548 of 2,234 hits leaving the park. Paul Goldschmidt was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Paul Goldschmidt's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Mike Schmidt: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Mike Schmidt?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Mike Schmidt leads Paul Goldschmidt in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Mike Schmidt hit more home runs?
- Mike Schmidt, with 548 to Paul Goldschmidt's 390.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Mike Schmidt, with .908 to Paul Goldschmidt's .877.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Mike Schmidt's .267.
- Who had more hits?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Mike Schmidt's 2,234.