Carlos Gonzalez vs Curtis Granderson: Career Stats Comparison
Curtis Granderson 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). Carlos Gonzalez played 2008–2019 as a hitter; Curtis Granderson played 2004–2019 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
Carlos Gonzalez (2008–2019) and Curtis Granderson (2004–2019) — both broke in during the 2000s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Carlos Gonzalez finished with 1,432 hits and 234 home runs; Curtis Granderson finished with 1,800 hits and 344 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Curtis Granderson, with 344 to Carlos Gonzalez's 234.
- Who had the higher OPS? Carlos Gonzalez, with .843 to Curtis Granderson's .803.
- Who had the higher batting average? Carlos Gonzalez, with .285 to Curtis Granderson's .249.
- Who had more hits? Curtis Granderson, with 1,800 to Carlos Gonzalez's 1,432.
- Who drove in more runs? Curtis Granderson, with 937 to Carlos Gonzalez's 785.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Carlos Gonzalez, with 15,047 career PIV to Curtis Granderson's 13,634.
Carlos Gonzalez
Curtis Granderson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Carlos Gonzalez and Curtis Granderson. 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.
| Statistic | Carlos Gonzalez | Curtis Granderson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,377 | Leads: 2,057 |
| At-Bats | 5,033 | Leads: 7,236 |
| Runs | 821 | Leads: 1,217 |
| Hits | 1,432 | Leads: 1,800 |
| Doubles | 302 | Leads: 346 |
| Triples | 40 | Leads: 95 |
| Home Runs | 234 | Leads: 344 |
| RBI | 785 | Leads: 937 |
| Walks | 448 | Leads: 924 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,240 | 1,916 |
| Stolen Bases | 122 | Leads: 153 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .285 | .249 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .343 | .337 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .500 | .465 |
| OPS | Leads: .843 | .803 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Carlos Gonzalez leads Curtis Granderson 15,047 to 13,634 — driven by per-season impact — 1,157 PIV per season to 757 — rather than by longevity, since Carlos Gonzalez played 13 seasons to Curtis Granderson's 18. 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).
Carlos Gonzalez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Curtis Granderson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Curtis Granderson leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Carlos Gonzalez owns batting average, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Curtis Granderson. Note that PIV actually grades Carlos Gonzalez ahead, which means Curtis Granderson's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Carlos Gonzalez and Curtis Granderson careers compare
Carlos Gonzalez and Curtis Granderson were active at the same time between 2008 and 2019. With 1,377 games against 2,057 across 13 and 18 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Carlos Gonzalez's edges on the table are batting average (.285 to .249), on-base percentage (.343 to .337), and slugging percentage (.500 to .465). At the plate, Carlos Gonzalez struck out more than walked (1,240 to 448), and Curtis Granderson struck out more than walked (1,916 to 924). Carlos Gonzalez was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Carlos Gonzalez's slugging percentage of .500 tops Curtis Granderson's .465.
Carlos Gonzalez vs Curtis Granderson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Carlos Gonzalez or Curtis Granderson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Curtis Granderson leads Carlos Gonzalez in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Carlos Gonzalez or Curtis Granderson hit more home runs?
- Curtis Granderson, with 344 to Carlos Gonzalez's 234.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Carlos Gonzalez, with .843 to Curtis Granderson's .803.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Carlos Gonzalez, with .285 to Curtis Granderson's .249.
- Who had more hits?
- Curtis Granderson, with 1,800 to Carlos Gonzalez's 1,432.