Paul Goldschmidt vs Mickey Vernon: Career Stats Comparison
Paul Goldschmidt 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; Mickey Vernon played 1939–1960 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 Mickey Vernon (1939–1960) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1930s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Paul Goldschmidt has 2,277 hits and 390 home runs through October 12, 2026; Mickey Vernon finished with 2,495 hits and 172 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 Mickey Vernon's 172.
- Who had the higher OPS? Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Mickey Vernon's .787.
- Who had the higher batting average? Neither — both are at .286.
- Who had more hits? Mickey Vernon, with 2,495 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.
- Who drove in more runs? Mickey Vernon, with 1,311 to Paul Goldschmidt's 1,284.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul Goldschmidt, with 35,401 career PIV to Mickey Vernon's 19,008.
- Who won more championships? Mickey Vernon, with 1 World Series title to Paul Goldschmidt's 0.
Paul Goldschmidt
Mickey Vernon
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt and Mickey Vernon. 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 1930s 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 | Mickey Vernon |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,179 | Leads: 2,409 |
| At-Bats | 7,953 | Leads: 8,731 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,324 | 1,196 |
| Hits | 2,277 | Leads: 2,495 |
| Doubles | 490 | 490 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 120 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 390 | 172 |
| RBI | 1,284 | Leads: 1,311 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,115 | 955 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 869 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 175 | 137 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .286 | .286 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .375 | .359 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .501 | .428 |
| OPS | Leads: .877 | .787 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Goldschmidt outpaces Mickey Vernon 35,401 to 19,008 — driven by per-season impact — 2,360 PIV per season to 905 — rather than by longevity, since Paul Goldschmidt played 15 seasons to Mickey Vernon's 21. 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
Mickey Vernon — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Paul Goldschmidt leads in home runs, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Mickey Vernon owns hits 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 Mickey Vernon careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Mickey Vernon's ended in 1960, and Paul Goldschmidt debuted in 2011. The two careers are close in length, 2,179 games for Paul Goldschmidt and 2,409 for Mickey Vernon across 15 and 21 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Plate discipline differs: Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115), but Mickey Vernon walked more often than struck out (955 walks, 869 strikeouts). Home runs make up a larger share of Paul Goldschmidt's hits: 390 of 2,277 for Paul Goldschmidt, 172 of 2,495 for Mickey Vernon. Because Paul Goldschmidt is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Mickey Vernon: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Mickey Vernon?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Paul Goldschmidt leads Mickey Vernon in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Mickey Vernon hit more home runs?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Mickey Vernon's 172.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Mickey Vernon's .787.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Neither — both are at .286.
- Who had more hits?
- Mickey Vernon, with 2,495 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.