Barry Larkin vs Francisco Lindor: Career Stats Comparison
Barry Larkin has the better career line of the two, leading 12 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Barry Larkin played 1986–2004 as a hitter; Francisco Lindor 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
Barry Larkin (1986–2004) and Francisco Lindor (2015–present) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Barry Larkin finished with 2,340 hits and 198 home runs; Francisco Lindor has 1,758 hits and 300 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? Francisco Lindor, with 300 to Barry Larkin's 198.
- Who had the higher OPS? Barry Larkin, with .815 to Francisco Lindor's .812.
- Who had the higher batting average? Barry Larkin, with .295 to Francisco Lindor's .270.
- Who had more hits? Barry Larkin, with 2,340 to Francisco Lindor's 1,758.
- Who drove in more runs? Barry Larkin, with 960 to Francisco Lindor's 905.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Barry Larkin, with 17,788 career PIV to Francisco Lindor's 14,684.
- Who won more championships? Barry Larkin, with 1 World Series title to Francisco Lindor's 0.
Barry Larkin
Francisco Lindor
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Barry Larkin and Francisco Lindor. 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 1980s and the 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Francisco Lindor is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Barry Larkin | Francisco Lindor |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,180 | 1,640 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,937 | 6,504 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,329 | 1,074 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,340 | 1,758 |
| Doubles | Leads: 441 | 351 |
| Triples | Leads: 76 | 30 |
| Home Runs | 198 | Leads: 300 |
| RBI | Leads: 960 | 905 |
| Walks | Leads: 939 | 634 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 817 | 1,215 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 379 | 219 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .295 | .270 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .371 | .340 |
| Slugging % | .444 | Leads: .472 |
| OPS | Leads: .815 | .812 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Barry Larkin leads Francisco Lindor 17,788 to 14,684 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Barry Larkin played 19 seasons to Francisco Lindor's 11, while Francisco Lindor carries the higher per-season figure (1,335 to 936). 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).
Barry Larkin — top 3 seasons by OPS
Francisco Lindor — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Barry Larkin leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Francisco Lindor owns home runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Barry Larkin. PIV agrees: Barry Larkin grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Barry Larkin and Francisco Lindor careers compare
No season is shared: Barry Larkin played 1986–2004, Francisco Lindor 2015–present. The two careers are close in length, 2,180 games for Barry Larkin and 1,640 for Francisco Lindor across 19 and 11 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Francisco Lindor's edges on the table are home runs (300 to 198) and slugging percentage (.472 to .444). At the plate, Barry Larkin walked more often than struck out (939 walks, 817 strikeouts), while Francisco Lindor struck out more than walked (1,215 to 634). Francisco Lindor is the more power-leaning hitter, with 300 of 1,758 hits leaving the park. Barry Larkin was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Because Francisco Lindor is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Barry Larkin vs Francisco Lindor: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Barry Larkin or Francisco Lindor?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Barry Larkin leads Francisco Lindor in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Barry Larkin or Francisco Lindor hit more home runs?
- Francisco Lindor, with 300 to Barry Larkin's 198.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Barry Larkin, with .815 to Francisco Lindor's .812.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Barry Larkin, with .295 to Francisco Lindor's .270.
- Who had more hits?
- Barry Larkin, with 2,340 to Francisco Lindor's 1,758.