Paul Goldschmidt vs Christian Yelich: Career Stats Comparison
Paul Goldschmidt has the better career line of the two, leading 12 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; Christian Yelich has played 2013–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 Christian Yelich (2013–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; Christian Yelich has 1,845 hits and 245 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? Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Christian Yelich's 245.
- Who had the higher OPS? Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Christian Yelich's .829.
- Who had the higher batting average? Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Christian Yelich's .282.
- Who had more hits? Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Christian Yelich's 1,845.
- Who drove in more runs? Paul Goldschmidt, with 1,284 to Christian Yelich's 910.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul Goldschmidt, with 35,401 career PIV to Christian Yelich's 20,940.
Paul Goldschmidt
Christian Yelich
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt and Christian Yelich. 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 Christian Yelich are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Paul Goldschmidt | Christian Yelich |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,179 | 1,734 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,953 | 6,550 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,324 | 1,102 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,277 | 1,845 |
| Doubles | Leads: 490 | 350 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 37 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 390 | 245 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,284 | 910 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,115 | 883 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 1,683 |
| Stolen Bases | 175 | Leads: 232 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .286 | .282 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .375 | .370 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .501 | .459 |
| OPS | Leads: .877 | .829 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Goldschmidt outpaces Christian Yelich 35,401 to 20,940 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,360 PIV per season to 1,611, across 15 seasons to 13. 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
Christian Yelich — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Paul Goldschmidt leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Christian Yelich owns 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 Christian Yelich careers compare
Paul Goldschmidt and Christian Yelich are both active, and their careers have run side by side since 2013. With 2,179 games against 1,734 across 15 and 13 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Christian Yelich comes out ahead, it is in triples (37 to 25) and stolen bases (232 to 175). At the plate, Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115), and Christian Yelich struck out more than walked (1,683 to 883). Christian Yelich was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Because Paul Goldschmidt and Christian Yelich are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Christian Yelich: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Christian Yelich?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Paul Goldschmidt leads Christian Yelich in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Christian Yelich hit more home runs?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Christian Yelich's 245.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Christian Yelich's .829.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Christian Yelich's .282.
- Who had more hits?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Christian Yelich's 1,845.