Paul Goldschmidt vs Honus Wagner: Career Stats Comparison
Honus Wagner has the better career line of the two, leading 10 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; Honus Wagner played 1897–1917 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 Honus Wagner (1897–1917) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1890s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Paul Goldschmidt has 2,277 hits and 390 home runs through October 12, 2026; Honus Wagner finished with 3,420 hits and 101 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 Honus Wagner's 101.
- Who had the higher OPS? Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Honus Wagner's .858.
- Who had the higher batting average? Honus Wagner, with .328 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits? Honus Wagner, with 3,420 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.
- Who drove in more runs? Honus Wagner, with 1,733 to Paul Goldschmidt's 1,284.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Honus Wagner, with 59,177 career PIV to Paul Goldschmidt's 35,401.
- Who won more championships? Honus Wagner, with 1 World Series title to Paul Goldschmidt's 0.
Paul Goldschmidt
Honus Wagner
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt and Honus Wagner. 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 1890s 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 | Honus Wagner |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,179 | Leads: 2,794 |
| At-Bats | 7,953 | Leads: 10,439 |
| Runs | 1,324 | Leads: 1,739 |
| Hits | 2,277 | Leads: 3,420 |
| Doubles | 490 | Leads: 643 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 252 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 390 | 101 |
| RBI | 1,284 | Leads: 1,733 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,115 | 963 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 735 |
| Stolen Bases | 175 | Leads: 723 |
| Batting Avg | .286 | Leads: .328 |
| On-Base % | .375 | Leads: .391 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .501 | .467 |
| OPS | Leads: .877 | .858 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Honus Wagner outpaces Paul Goldschmidt 59,177 to 35,401 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,818 PIV per season to 2,360, across 21 seasons to 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
Honus Wagner — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Honus Wagner leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Paul Goldschmidt owns home runs and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Honus Wagner. PIV agrees: Honus Wagner 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 Honus Wagner careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Honus Wagner's ended in 1917, and Paul Goldschmidt debuted in 2011. With 2,179 games against 2,794 across 15 and 21 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Paul Goldschmidt's edges on the table are home runs (390 to 101), walks (1,115 to 963), and slugging percentage (.501 to .467). Plate discipline differs: Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115), but Honus Wagner walked more often than struck out (963 walks, 735 strikeouts). Paul Goldschmidt is the more power-leaning hitter, with 390 of 2,277 hits leaving the park. Because Paul Goldschmidt is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Honus Wagner: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Honus Wagner?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Honus Wagner leads Paul Goldschmidt in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Honus Wagner hit more home runs?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Honus Wagner's 101.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Honus Wagner's .858.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Honus Wagner, with .328 to Paul Goldschmidt's .286.
- Who had more hits?
- Honus Wagner, with 3,420 to Paul Goldschmidt's 2,277.