Paul Goldschmidt vs Mark Teixeira: Career Stats Comparison
Paul Goldschmidt has the better career line of the two, leading 11 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; Mark Teixeira played 2003–2016 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 Mark Teixeira (2003–2016) — 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; Mark Teixeira finished with 1,862 hits and 409 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Mark Teixeira, with 409 to Paul Goldschmidt's 390.
- Who had the higher OPS? Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Mark Teixeira's .869.
- Who had the higher batting average? Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Mark Teixeira's .268.
- Who had more hits? Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Mark Teixeira's 1,862.
- Who drove in more runs? Mark Teixeira, with 1,298 to Paul Goldschmidt's 1,284.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul Goldschmidt, with 35,401 career PIV to Mark Teixeira's 25,224.
- Who won more championships? Mark Teixeira, with 1 World Series title to Paul Goldschmidt's 0.
Paul Goldschmidt
Mark Teixeira
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt and Mark Teixeira. 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 | Mark Teixeira |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,179 | 1,862 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,953 | 6,936 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,324 | 1,099 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,277 | 1,862 |
| Doubles | Leads: 490 | 408 |
| Triples | Leads: 25 | 18 |
| Home Runs | 390 | Leads: 409 |
| RBI | 1,284 | Leads: 1,298 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,115 | 918 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 1,441 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 175 | 26 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .286 | .268 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .375 | .360 |
| Slugging % | .501 | Leads: .509 |
| OPS | Leads: .877 | .869 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Goldschmidt outpaces Mark Teixeira 35,401 to 25,224 — driven by per-season impact — 2,360 PIV per season to 1,576 — rather than by longevity, since Paul Goldschmidt played 15 seasons to Mark Teixeira'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
Mark Teixeira — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Paul Goldschmidt leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Mark Teixeira owns home runs and RBI. 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 Mark Teixeira careers compare
Paul Goldschmidt and Mark Teixeira were active at the same time between 2011 and 2016. With 2,179 games against 1,862 across 15 and 16 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Mark Teixeira's edges on the table are home runs (409 to 390), RBI (1,298 to 1,284), and slugging percentage (.509 to .501). At the plate, Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115), and Mark Teixeira struck out more than walked (1,441 to 918). On the bases, Paul Goldschmidt stole more often per game played (175 steals in 2,179 games for Paul Goldschmidt, 26 in 1,862 for Mark Teixeira). Paul Goldschmidt's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Mark Teixeira: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Mark Teixeira?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Paul Goldschmidt leads Mark Teixeira in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Mark Teixeira hit more home runs?
- Mark Teixeira, with 409 to Paul Goldschmidt's 390.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Mark Teixeira's .869.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Mark Teixeira's .268.
- Who had more hits?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Mark Teixeira's 1,862.