Paul Goldschmidt vs Mule Suttles: 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; Mule Suttles played ?–1944 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 Mule Suttles (?–1944) — their careers are worth a careful side-by-side. Paul Goldschmidt has 2,277 hits and 390 home runs through October 12, 2026; Mule Suttles finished with 1,168 hits and 188 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 Mule Suttles's 188.
- Who had the higher OPS? Mule Suttles, with 1.025 to Paul Goldschmidt's .877.
- Who had the higher batting average? Mule Suttles, with .339 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits? Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Mule Suttles's 1,168.
- Who drove in more runs? Paul Goldschmidt, with 1,284 to Mule Suttles's 930.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul Goldschmidt, with 35,401 career PIV to Mule Suttles's 23,097.
Paul Goldschmidt
Mule Suttles
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt and Mule Suttles. 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 is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Paul Goldschmidt | Mule Suttles |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,179 | 972 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,953 | 3,448 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,324 | 763 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,277 | 1,168 |
| Doubles | Leads: 490 | 229 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 81 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 390 | 188 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,284 | 930 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,115 | 389 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 24 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 175 | 92 |
| Batting Avg | .286 | Leads: .339 |
| On-Base % | .375 | Leads: .409 |
| Slugging % | .501 | Leads: .616 |
| OPS | .877 | Leads: 1.025 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Goldschmidt outpaces Mule Suttles 35,401 to 23,097 — driven by per-season impact — 2,360 PIV per season to 924 — rather than by longevity, since Paul Goldschmidt played 15 seasons to Mule Suttles's 25. 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
Mule Suttles — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Paul Goldschmidt leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Mule Suttles owns batting average, OBP, and OPS. 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 Mule Suttles careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Mule Suttles's ended in 1944, and Paul Goldschmidt debuted in 2011. Paul Goldschmidt has the far longer record, 2,179 games against 972 across 15 and 25 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Plate discipline differs: Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115), but Mule Suttles walked more often than struck out (389 walks, 24 strikeouts). Mule Suttles was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Mule Suttles holds the edge, .616 to .501. Best seasons: 2015 for Paul Goldschmidt (1.005 OPS, 33 HR, 110 RBI, .321 avg) and 1926 for Mule Suttles (1.349 OPS, 32 HR, 130 RBI, .425 avg). Paul Goldschmidt's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Mule Suttles: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Mule Suttles?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Paul Goldschmidt leads Mule Suttles in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Mule Suttles hit more home runs?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Mule Suttles's 188.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Mule Suttles, with 1.025 to Paul Goldschmidt's .877.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Mule Suttles, with .339 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Mule Suttles's 1,168.