Adrian Gonzalez vs Paul Konerko: Career Stats Comparison
Paul Konerko has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Adrian Gonzalez played 2004–2018 as a hitter; Paul Konerko played 1997–2014 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
Adrian Gonzalez (2004–2018) and Paul Konerko (1997–2014) — they broke in during the 2000s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Adrian Gonzalez finished with 2,050 hits and 317 home runs; Paul Konerko finished with 2,340 hits and 439 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Paul Konerko, with 439 to Adrian Gonzalez's 317.
- Who had the higher OPS? Adrian Gonzalez, with .843 to Paul Konerko's .841.
- Who had the higher batting average? Adrian Gonzalez, with .287 to Paul Konerko's .279.
- Who had more hits? Paul Konerko, with 2,340 to Adrian Gonzalez's 2,050.
- Who drove in more runs? Paul Konerko, with 1,412 to Adrian Gonzalez's 1,202.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul Konerko, with 22,710 career PIV to Adrian Gonzalez's 22,539.
- Who won more championships? Paul Konerko, with 1 World Series title to Adrian Gonzalez's 0.
Adrian Gonzalez
Paul Konerko
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Adrian Gonzalez and Paul Konerko. 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 2000s and the 1990s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Adrian Gonzalez | Paul Konerko |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,929 | Leads: 2,349 |
| At-Bats | 7,139 | Leads: 8,393 |
| Runs | 997 | Leads: 1,162 |
| Hits | 2,050 | Leads: 2,340 |
| Doubles | Leads: 437 | 410 |
| Triples | Leads: 12 | 8 |
| Home Runs | 317 | Leads: 439 |
| RBI | 1,202 | Leads: 1,412 |
| Walks | 782 | Leads: 921 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,401 | 1,391 |
| Stolen Bases | 6 | Leads: 9 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .287 | .279 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .358 | .354 |
| Slugging % | .485 | Leads: .486 |
| OPS | Leads: .843 | .841 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Konerko edges Adrian Gonzalez 22,710 to 22,539 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Paul Konerko played 19 seasons to Adrian Gonzalez's 16, while Adrian Gonzalez carries the higher per-season figure (1,409 to 1,195). 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).
Adrian Gonzalez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Paul Konerko — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Paul Konerko leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Adrian Gonzalez owns batting average, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Paul Konerko. PIV agrees: Paul Konerko grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Adrian Gonzalez and Paul Konerko careers compare
The careers of Adrian Gonzalez (2004–2018) and Paul Konerko (1997–2014) overlapped from 2004 to 2014, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 1,929 games against 2,349 across 16 and 19 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Adrian Gonzalez struck out more than walked (1,401 to 782), and Paul Konerko struck out more than walked (1,391 to 921). Paul Konerko's slugging percentage of .486 tops Adrian Gonzalez's .485. Paul Konerko owns the better peak by OPS: .958 OPS in 2009 for Adrian Gonzalez against .977 OPS in 2010 for Paul Konerko.
Adrian Gonzalez vs Paul Konerko: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Adrian Gonzalez or Paul Konerko?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Paul Konerko leads Adrian Gonzalez in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Adrian Gonzalez or Paul Konerko hit more home runs?
- Paul Konerko, with 439 to Adrian Gonzalez's 317.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Adrian Gonzalez, with .843 to Paul Konerko's .841.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Adrian Gonzalez, with .287 to Paul Konerko's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Paul Konerko, with 2,340 to Adrian Gonzalez's 2,050.