Paul Goldschmidt vs Giancarlo Stanton: 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; Giancarlo Stanton has played 2010–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 Giancarlo Stanton (2010–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; Giancarlo Stanton has 1,642 hits and 456 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? Giancarlo Stanton, with 456 to Paul Goldschmidt's 390.
- Who had the higher OPS? Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Giancarlo Stanton's .871.
- Who had the higher batting average? Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Giancarlo Stanton's .258.
- Who had more hits? Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Giancarlo Stanton's 1,642.
- Who drove in more runs? Paul Goldschmidt, with 1,284 to Giancarlo Stanton's 1,183.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul Goldschmidt, with 35,401 career PIV to Giancarlo Stanton's 25,656.
Paul Goldschmidt
Giancarlo Stanton
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt and Giancarlo Stanton. 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 Giancarlo Stanton are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Paul Goldschmidt | Giancarlo Stanton |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,179 | 1,750 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,953 | 6,364 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,324 | 951 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,277 | 1,642 |
| Doubles | Leads: 490 | 319 |
| Triples | Leads: 25 | 11 |
| Home Runs | 390 | Leads: 456 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,284 | 1,183 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,115 | 811 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 2,088 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 175 | 43 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .286 | .258 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .375 | .345 |
| Slugging % | .501 | Leads: .527 |
| OPS | Leads: .877 | .871 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Goldschmidt outpaces Giancarlo Stanton 35,401 to 25,656 — driven by per-season impact — 2,360 PIV per season to 1,603 — rather than by longevity, since Paul Goldschmidt played 15 seasons to Giancarlo Stanton's 16. 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
Giancarlo Stanton — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Paul Goldschmidt leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Giancarlo Stanton owns home runs. 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 Giancarlo Stanton careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2011 on, with both players still active. With 2,179 games against 1,750 across 15 and 16 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Giancarlo Stanton's edges on the table are home runs (456 to 390) and slugging percentage (.527 to .501). Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115); Giancarlo Stanton struck out more than walked (2,088 to 811). Giancarlo Stanton is the more power-leaning hitter, with 456 of 1,642 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Paul Goldschmidt stole more often per game played (175 steals in 2,179 games for Paul Goldschmidt, 43 in 1,750 for Giancarlo Stanton). Paul Goldschmidt and Giancarlo Stanton's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Giancarlo Stanton: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Giancarlo Stanton?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Paul Goldschmidt leads Giancarlo Stanton in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Giancarlo Stanton hit more home runs?
- Giancarlo Stanton, with 456 to Paul Goldschmidt's 390.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Giancarlo Stanton's .871.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Giancarlo Stanton's .258.
- Who had more hits?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Giancarlo Stanton's 1,642.