Carlos Gonzalez vs Kyle Schwarber: Career Stats Comparison
Kyle Schwarber 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). Carlos Gonzalez played 2008–2019 as a hitter; Kyle Schwarber has played 2015–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
Carlos Gonzalez (2008–2019) and Kyle Schwarber (2015–present) — they broke in during the 2000s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Carlos Gonzalez finished with 1,432 hits and 234 home runs; Kyle Schwarber has 1,185 hits and 385 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? Kyle Schwarber, with 385 to Carlos Gonzalez's 234.
- Who had the higher OPS? Kyle Schwarber, with .848 to Carlos Gonzalez's .843.
- Who had the higher batting average? Carlos Gonzalez, with .285 to Kyle Schwarber's .231.
- Who had more hits? Carlos Gonzalez, with 1,432 to Kyle Schwarber's 1,185.
- Who drove in more runs? Kyle Schwarber, with 881 to Carlos Gonzalez's 785.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Kyle Schwarber, with 16,082 career PIV to Carlos Gonzalez's 15,047.
- Who won more championships? Kyle Schwarber, with 1 World Series title to Carlos Gonzalez's 0.
Carlos Gonzalez
Kyle Schwarber
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Carlos Gonzalez and Kyle Schwarber. 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 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Kyle Schwarber is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Carlos Gonzalez | Kyle Schwarber |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,377 | Leads: 1,447 |
| At-Bats | 5,033 | Leads: 5,125 |
| Runs | 821 | Leads: 895 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,432 | 1,185 |
| Doubles | Leads: 302 | 195 |
| Triples | Leads: 40 | 15 |
| Home Runs | 234 | Leads: 385 |
| RBI | 785 | Leads: 881 |
| Walks | 448 | Leads: 869 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,240 | 1,747 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 122 | 40 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .285 | .231 |
| On-Base % | .343 | Leads: .347 |
| Slugging % | .500 | Leads: .500 |
| OPS | .843 | Leads: .848 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Kyle Schwarber edges Carlos Gonzalez 16,082 to 15,047 — driven by per-season impact — 1,340 PIV per season to 1,157 — rather than by longevity, since Kyle Schwarber played 12 seasons to Carlos Gonzalez's 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).
Carlos Gonzalez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Kyle Schwarber — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Kyle Schwarber leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and OBP, while Carlos Gonzalez owns hits, stolen bases, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Kyle Schwarber. PIV agrees: Kyle Schwarber grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Carlos Gonzalez and Kyle Schwarber careers compare
Carlos Gonzalez and Kyle Schwarber were active at the same time between 2015 and 2019. The two careers are close in length, 1,377 games for Carlos Gonzalez and 1,447 for Kyle Schwarber across 13 and 12 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Carlos Gonzalez struck out more than walked (1,240 to 448); Kyle Schwarber struck out more than walked (1,747 to 869). Kyle Schwarber is the more power-leaning hitter, with 385 of 1,185 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Carlos Gonzalez stole more often per game played (122 steals in 1,377 games for Carlos Gonzalez, 40 in 1,447 for Kyle Schwarber). Kyle Schwarber's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Carlos Gonzalez vs Kyle Schwarber: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Carlos Gonzalez or Kyle Schwarber?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Kyle Schwarber leads Carlos Gonzalez in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Carlos Gonzalez or Kyle Schwarber hit more home runs?
- Kyle Schwarber, with 385 to Carlos Gonzalez's 234.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Kyle Schwarber, with .848 to Carlos Gonzalez's .843.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Carlos Gonzalez, with .285 to Kyle Schwarber's .231.
- Who had more hits?
- Carlos Gonzalez, with 1,432 to Kyle Schwarber's 1,185.