Fred Lynn vs George Springer: Career Stats Comparison
Fred Lynn 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). Fred Lynn played 1974–1990 as a hitter; George Springer has played 2014–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
Fred Lynn (1974–1990) and George Springer (2014–present) — they broke in during the 1970s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Fred Lynn finished with 1,960 hits and 306 home runs; George Springer has 1,595 hits and 308 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? George Springer, with 308 to Fred Lynn's 306.
- Who had the higher OPS? Fred Lynn, with .845 to George Springer's .823.
- Who had the higher batting average? Fred Lynn, with .283 to George Springer's .265.
- Who had more hits? Fred Lynn, with 1,960 to George Springer's 1,595.
- Who drove in more runs? Fred Lynn, with 1,111 to George Springer's 850.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Fred Lynn, with 25,648 career PIV to George Springer's 16,439.
- Who won more championships? George Springer, with 1 World Series title to Fred Lynn's 0.
Fred Lynn
George Springer
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Fred Lynn and George Springer. 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 1970s and the 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
George Springer is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Fred Lynn | George Springer |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,969 | 1,571 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 6,925 | 6,017 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,063 | 1,041 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,960 | 1,595 |
| Doubles | Leads: 388 | 272 |
| Triples | Leads: 43 | 25 |
| Home Runs | 306 | Leads: 308 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,111 | 850 |
| Walks | Leads: 857 | 723 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,116 | 1,410 |
| Stolen Bases | 72 | Leads: 132 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .283 | .265 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .360 | .351 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .484 | .472 |
| OPS | Leads: .845 | .823 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Fred Lynn outpaces George Springer 25,648 to 16,439 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,425 PIV per season to 1,370, across 18 seasons to 12. 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).
Fred Lynn — top 3 seasons by OPS
George Springer — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Fred Lynn leads in hits, RBI, runs, and batting average, while George Springer owns home runs and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Fred Lynn. PIV agrees: Fred Lynn grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Fred Lynn and George Springer careers compare
No season is shared: Fred Lynn played 1974–1990, George Springer 2014–present. With 1,969 games against 1,571 across 18 and 12 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. George Springer's edges on the table are home runs (308 to 306) and stolen bases (132 to 72). At the plate, Fred Lynn struck out more than walked (1,116 to 857), and George Springer struck out more than walked (1,410 to 723). George Springer was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Fred Lynn holds the edge, .484 to .472. George Springer's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Fred Lynn vs George Springer: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Fred Lynn or George Springer?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Fred Lynn leads George Springer in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Fred Lynn or George Springer hit more home runs?
- George Springer, with 308 to Fred Lynn's 306.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Fred Lynn, with .845 to George Springer's .823.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Fred Lynn, with .283 to George Springer's .265.
- Who had more hits?
- Fred Lynn, with 1,960 to George Springer's 1,595.