Gabby Hartnett vs Freddie Lindstrom: Career Stats Comparison
Gabby Hartnett 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). Gabby Hartnett played 1922–1941 as a hitter; Freddie Lindstrom played 1924–1936 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
Gabby Hartnett (1922–1941) and Freddie Lindstrom (1924–1936) — both broke in during the 1920s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Gabby Hartnett finished with 1,912 hits and 236 home runs; Freddie Lindstrom finished with 1,747 hits and 103 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Gabby Hartnett, with 236 to Freddie Lindstrom's 103.
- Who had the higher OPS? Gabby Hartnett, with .858 to Freddie Lindstrom's .800.
- Who had the higher batting average? Freddie Lindstrom, with .311 to Gabby Hartnett's .297.
- Who had more hits? Gabby Hartnett, with 1,912 to Freddie Lindstrom's 1,747.
- Who drove in more runs? Gabby Hartnett, with 1,179 to Freddie Lindstrom's 779.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Gabby Hartnett, with 20,627 career PIV to Freddie Lindstrom's 8,306.
Gabby Hartnett
Freddie Lindstrom
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Gabby Hartnett and Freddie Lindstrom. 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 | Gabby Hartnett | Freddie Lindstrom |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,990 | 1,438 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 6,432 | 5,611 |
| Runs | 867 | Leads: 895 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,912 | 1,747 |
| Doubles | Leads: 396 | 301 |
| Triples | 64 | Leads: 81 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 236 | 103 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,179 | 779 |
| Walks | Leads: 703 | 334 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 697 | 276 |
| Stolen Bases | 28 | Leads: 84 |
| Batting Avg | .297 | Leads: .311 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .370 | .351 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .489 | .449 |
| OPS | Leads: .858 | .800 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Gabby Hartnett outpaces Freddie Lindstrom 20,627 to 8,306 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,031 PIV per season to 639, across 20 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).
Gabby Hartnett — top 3 seasons by OPS
Freddie Lindstrom — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Gabby Hartnett leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and OBP, while Freddie Lindstrom owns runs, stolen bases, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Gabby Hartnett. PIV agrees: Gabby Hartnett grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Gabby Hartnett and Freddie Lindstrom careers compare
From 1924 through 1936, Gabby Hartnett and Freddie Lindstrom were in the majors together. With 1,990 games against 1,438 across 20 and 13 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Freddie Lindstrom comes out ahead, it is in runs (895 to 867), triples (81 to 64), and stolen bases (84 to 28). Gabby Hartnett walked more often than struck out (703 walks, 697 strikeouts); Freddie Lindstrom walked more often than struck out (334 walks, 276 strikeouts). Gabby Hartnett is the more power-leaning hitter, with 236 of 1,912 hits leaving the park. In slugging percentage, Gabby Hartnett holds the edge, .489 to .449.
Gabby Hartnett vs Freddie Lindstrom: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Gabby Hartnett or Freddie Lindstrom?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Gabby Hartnett leads Freddie Lindstrom in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Gabby Hartnett or Freddie Lindstrom hit more home runs?
- Gabby Hartnett, with 236 to Freddie Lindstrom's 103.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Gabby Hartnett, with .858 to Freddie Lindstrom's .800.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Freddie Lindstrom, with .311 to Gabby Hartnett's .297.
- Who had more hits?
- Gabby Hartnett, with 1,912 to Freddie Lindstrom's 1,747.