Francisco Lindor vs John Ward: Career Stats Comparison
Francisco Lindor and John Ward are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Francisco Lindor has played 2015–present as a hitter; John Ward played 1878–1894 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
Francisco Lindor (2015–present) and John Ward (1878–1894) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1870s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Francisco Lindor has 1,758 hits and 300 home runs through October 12, 2026; John Ward finished with 2,107 hits and 26 home runs. 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 John Ward's 26.
- Who had the higher OPS? Francisco Lindor, with .812 to John Ward's .655.
- Who had the higher batting average? John Ward, with .275 to Francisco Lindor's .270.
- Who had more hits? John Ward, with 2,107 to Francisco Lindor's 1,758.
- Who drove in more runs? Francisco Lindor, with 905 to John Ward's 869.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Francisco Lindor, with 14,684 career PIV to John Ward's 68.
- Who won more championships? John Ward, with 2 World Series titles to Francisco Lindor's 0.
Francisco Lindor
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Francisco Lindor and John Ward. 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 2010s and the 1870s 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 | Francisco Lindor | John Ward |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,640 | Leads: 1,827 |
| At-Bats | 6,504 | Leads: 7,656 |
| Runs | 1,074 | Leads: 1,410 |
| Hits | 1,758 | Leads: 2,107 |
| Doubles | Leads: 351 | 231 |
| Triples | 30 | Leads: 96 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 300 | 26 |
| RBI | Leads: 905 | 869 |
| Walks | Leads: 634 | 421 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,215 | 326 |
| Stolen Bases | 219 | Leads: 540 |
| Batting Avg | .270 | Leads: .275 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .340 | .314 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .472 | .341 |
| OPS | Leads: .812 | .655 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Francisco Lindor outpaces John Ward 14,684 to 68 — driven by per-season impact — 1,335 PIV per season to 4 — rather than by longevity, since Francisco Lindor played 11 seasons to John Ward's 17. 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).
Francisco Lindor — top 3 seasons by OPS
John Ward — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Francisco Lindor leads in home runs, RBI, OBP, and OPS, while John Ward owns hits, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Francisco Lindor. PIV agrees: Francisco Lindor grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Francisco Lindor and John Ward careers compare
John Ward (1878–1894) was finished before Francisco Lindor (2015–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. With 1,640 games against 1,827 across 11 and 17 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Plate discipline differs: Francisco Lindor struck out more than walked (1,215 to 634), but John Ward walked more often than struck out (421 walks, 326 strikeouts). Francisco Lindor is the more power-leaning hitter, with 300 of 1,758 hits leaving the park. John Ward was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Francisco Lindor holds the edge, .472 to .341. Because Francisco Lindor is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Francisco Lindor vs John Ward: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Francisco Lindor or John Ward hit more home runs?
- Francisco Lindor, with 300 to John Ward's 26.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Francisco Lindor, with .812 to John Ward's .655.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- John Ward, with .275 to Francisco Lindor's .270.
- Who had more hits?
- John Ward, with 2,107 to Francisco Lindor's 1,758.