Paul Goldschmidt vs Mike Trout: Career Stats Comparison
Mike Trout has the better career line of the two, leading 8 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 Trout has played 2011–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 Mike Trout (2011–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; Mike Trout has 1,878 hits and 426 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? Mike Trout, with 426 to Paul Goldschmidt's 390.
- Who had the higher OPS? Mike Trout, with .963 to Paul Goldschmidt's .877.
- Who had the higher batting average? Mike Trout, with .290 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits? Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Mike Trout's 1,878.
- Who drove in more runs? Paul Goldschmidt, with 1,284 to Mike Trout's 1,072.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Mike Trout, with 44,462 career PIV to Paul Goldschmidt's 35,401.
Paul Goldschmidt
Mike Trout
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt and Mike Trout. 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 Mike Trout are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Paul Goldschmidt | Mike Trout |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,179 | 1,790 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,953 | 6,480 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,324 | 1,282 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,277 | 1,878 |
| Doubles | Leads: 490 | 351 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 55 |
| Home Runs | 390 | Leads: 426 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,284 | 1,072 |
| Walks | 1,115 | Leads: 1,174 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 1,828 |
| Stolen Bases | 175 | Leads: 225 |
| Batting Avg | .286 | Leads: .290 |
| On-Base % | .375 | Leads: .405 |
| Slugging % | .501 | Leads: .558 |
| OPS | .877 | Leads: .963 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Mike Trout leads Paul Goldschmidt 44,462 to 35,401 — driven by per-season impact — 2,964 PIV per season to 2,360 — rather than by longevity, since Mike Trout played 15 seasons to Paul Goldschmidt's 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 Trout — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Mike Trout leads in home runs, stolen bases, batting average, and OBP, while Paul Goldschmidt owns hits, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Mike Trout. PIV agrees: Mike Trout 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 Trout careers compare
Paul Goldschmidt and Mike Trout are both active, and their careers have run side by side since 2011. With 2,179 games against 1,790 across 15 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115); Mike Trout struck out more than walked (1,828 to 1,174). Mike Trout is the more power-leaning hitter, with 426 of 1,878 hits leaving the park. Mike Trout was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Mike Trout owns the better peak by OPS: 1.005 OPS in 2015 for Paul Goldschmidt against 1.088 OPS in 2018 for Mike Trout. Paul Goldschmidt and Mike Trout's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Mike Trout: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Mike Trout?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Mike Trout leads Paul Goldschmidt in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Mike Trout hit more home runs?
- Mike Trout, with 426 to Paul Goldschmidt's 390.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Mike Trout, with .963 to Paul Goldschmidt's .877.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Mike Trout, with .290 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Mike Trout's 1,878.