Hunter Pence vs George Springer: Career Stats Comparison
Hunter Pence and George Springer are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Hunter Pence played 2007–2020 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
Hunter Pence (2007–2020) and George Springer (2014–present) — they broke in during the 2000s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Hunter Pence finished with 1,791 hits and 244 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 Hunter Pence's 244.
- Who had the higher OPS? George Springer, with .823 to Hunter Pence's .794.
- Who had the higher batting average? Hunter Pence, with .279 to George Springer's .265.
- Who had more hits? Hunter Pence, with 1,791 to George Springer's 1,595.
- Who drove in more runs? Hunter Pence, with 942 to George Springer's 850.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Springer, with 16,439 career PIV to Hunter Pence's 10,190.
- Who won more championships? Hunter Pence, with 2 World Series titles to George Springer's 1.
Hunter Pence
George Springer
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Hunter Pence 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 2000s 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 | Hunter Pence | George Springer |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,707 | 1,571 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 6,420 | 6,017 |
| Runs | 891 | Leads: 1,041 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,791 | 1,595 |
| Doubles | Leads: 324 | 272 |
| Triples | Leads: 55 | 25 |
| Home Runs | 244 | Leads: 308 |
| RBI | Leads: 942 | 850 |
| Walks | 520 | Leads: 723 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,335 | 1,410 |
| Stolen Bases | 120 | Leads: 132 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .279 | .265 |
| On-Base % | .334 | Leads: .351 |
| Slugging % | .461 | Leads: .472 |
| OPS | .794 | Leads: .823 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Springer outpaces Hunter Pence 16,439 to 10,190 — driven by per-season impact — 1,370 PIV per season to 637 — rather than by longevity, since George Springer played 12 seasons to Hunter Pence's 16. 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).
Hunter Pence — top 3 seasons by OPS
George Springer — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, George Springer leads in home runs, runs, stolen bases, and OBP, while Hunter Pence owns hits, RBI, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to George Springer. PIV agrees: George Springer grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Hunter Pence and George Springer careers compare
From 2014 through 2020, Hunter Pence and George Springer were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 1,707 games for Hunter Pence and 1,571 for George Springer across 16 and 12 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Hunter Pence struck out more than walked (1,335 to 520), and George Springer struck out more than walked (1,410 to 723). Home runs make up a larger share of George Springer's hits: 244 of 1,791 for Hunter Pence, 308 of 1,595 for George Springer. George Springer was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, George Springer holds the edge, .472 to .461. Because George Springer is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Hunter Pence vs George Springer: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Hunter Pence or George Springer hit more home runs?
- George Springer, with 308 to Hunter Pence's 244.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- George Springer, with .823 to Hunter Pence's .794.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Hunter Pence, with .279 to George Springer's .265.
- Who had more hits?
- Hunter Pence, with 1,791 to George Springer's 1,595.