Paul Goldschmidt vs Ichiro Suzuki: Career Stats Comparison
Paul Goldschmidt and Ichiro Suzuki are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Paul Goldschmidt has played 2011–present as a hitter; Ichiro Suzuki played 2001–2019 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 Ichiro Suzuki (2001–2019) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Paul Goldschmidt has 2,277 hits and 390 home runs through October 12, 2026; Ichiro Suzuki finished with 3,089 hits and 117 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 Ichiro Suzuki's 117.
- Who had the higher OPS? Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Ichiro Suzuki's .757.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ichiro Suzuki, with .311 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits? Ichiro Suzuki, with 3,089 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.
- Who drove in more runs? Paul Goldschmidt, with 1,284 to Ichiro Suzuki's 780.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul Goldschmidt, with 35,401 career PIV to Ichiro Suzuki's 6,671.
Paul Goldschmidt
Ichiro Suzuki
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt and Ichiro Suzuki. 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 2000s 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 | Ichiro Suzuki |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,179 | Leads: 2,653 |
| At-Bats | 7,953 | Leads: 9,934 |
| Runs | 1,324 | Leads: 1,420 |
| Hits | 2,277 | Leads: 3,089 |
| Doubles | Leads: 490 | 362 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 96 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 390 | 117 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,284 | 780 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,115 | 647 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 1,080 |
| Stolen Bases | 175 | Leads: 509 |
| Batting Avg | .286 | Leads: .311 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .375 | .355 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .501 | .402 |
| OPS | Leads: .877 | .757 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Goldschmidt outpaces Ichiro Suzuki 35,401 to 6,671 — driven by per-season impact — 2,360 PIV per season to 334 — rather than by longevity, since Paul Goldschmidt played 15 seasons to Ichiro Suzuki's 20. 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
Ichiro Suzuki — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Paul Goldschmidt leads in home runs, RBI, OBP, and OPS, while Ichiro Suzuki owns hits, runs, and 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 Ichiro Suzuki careers compare
Paul Goldschmidt and Ichiro Suzuki were active at the same time between 2011 and 2019. With 2,179 games against 2,653 across 15 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115), and Ichiro Suzuki struck out more than walked (1,080 to 647). Paul Goldschmidt is the more power-leaning hitter, with 390 of 2,277 hits leaving the park. Ichiro Suzuki 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 Ichiro Suzuki's is 2004 at .869 OPS; Paul Goldschmidt has the stronger single season. Paul Goldschmidt's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Ichiro Suzuki: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Ichiro Suzuki hit more home runs?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Ichiro Suzuki's 117.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Ichiro Suzuki's .757.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ichiro Suzuki, with .311 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits?
- Ichiro Suzuki, with 3,089 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.