Paul Goldschmidt vs Rudy York: Career Stats Comparison
Paul Goldschmidt has the better career line of the two, leading 13 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; Rudy York played 1934–1948 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 Rudy York (1934–1948) — 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; Rudy York finished with 1,621 hits and 277 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 Rudy York's 277.
- Who had the higher OPS? Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Rudy York's .845.
- Who had the higher batting average? Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Rudy York's .275.
- Who had more hits? Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Rudy York's 1,621.
- Who drove in more runs? Paul Goldschmidt, with 1,284 to Rudy York's 1,152.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul Goldschmidt, with 35,401 career PIV to Rudy York's 24,140.
- Who won more championships? Rudy York, with 1 World Series title to Paul Goldschmidt's 0.
Paul Goldschmidt
Rudy York
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt and Rudy York. 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 | Rudy York |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,179 | 1,603 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,953 | 5,891 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,324 | 876 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,277 | 1,621 |
| Doubles | Leads: 490 | 291 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 52 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 390 | 277 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,284 | 1,152 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,115 | 792 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 867 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 175 | 38 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .286 | .275 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .375 | .362 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .501 | .483 |
| OPS | Leads: .877 | .845 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Goldschmidt outpaces Rudy York 35,401 to 24,140 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,360 PIV per season to 1,724, across 15 seasons to 14. 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
Rudy York — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Paul Goldschmidt leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Rudy York owns no headline categories. 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 Rudy York careers compare
Rudy York (1934–1948) was finished before Paul Goldschmidt (2011–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. With 2,179 games against 1,603 across 15 and 14 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Rudy York's edges on the table are triples (52 to 25). Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115); Rudy York struck out more than walked (867 to 792). On the bases, Paul Goldschmidt stole more often per game played (175 steals in 2,179 games for Paul Goldschmidt, 38 in 1,603 for Rudy York). Paul Goldschmidt's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Rudy York: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Rudy York?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Paul Goldschmidt leads Rudy York in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Rudy York hit more home runs?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Rudy York's 277.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Rudy York's .845.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Rudy York's .275.
- Who had more hits?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Rudy York's 1,621.