Kyle Schwarber vs George Springer: Career Stats Comparison
George Springer has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Kyle Schwarber has played 2015–present 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
Kyle Schwarber (2015–present) and George Springer (2014–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Kyle Schwarber has 1,185 hits and 385 home runs through October 12, 2026; 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? Kyle Schwarber, with 385 to George Springer's 308.
- Who had the higher OPS? Kyle Schwarber, with .848 to George Springer's .823.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Springer, with .265 to Kyle Schwarber's .231.
- Who had more hits? George Springer, with 1,595 to Kyle Schwarber's 1,185.
- Who drove in more runs? Kyle Schwarber, with 881 to George Springer's 850.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Springer, with 16,439 career PIV to Kyle Schwarber's 16,082.
- Who won more championships? Both — each won 1 World Series title.
Kyle Schwarber
George Springer
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Kyle Schwarber 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Kyle Schwarber and George Springer are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Kyle Schwarber | George Springer |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,447 | Leads: 1,571 |
| At-Bats | 5,125 | Leads: 6,017 |
| Runs | 895 | Leads: 1,041 |
| Hits | 1,185 | Leads: 1,595 |
| Doubles | 195 | Leads: 272 |
| Triples | 15 | Leads: 25 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 385 | 308 |
| RBI | Leads: 881 | 850 |
| Walks | Leads: 869 | 723 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,747 | 1,410 |
| Stolen Bases | 40 | Leads: 132 |
| Batting Avg | .231 | Leads: .265 |
| On-Base % | .347 | Leads: .351 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .500 | .472 |
| OPS | Leads: .848 | .823 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Springer edges Kyle Schwarber 16,439 to 16,082 — driven by per-season impact — 1,370 PIV per season to 1,340 — rather than by longevity, since George Springer played 12 seasons to Kyle Schwarber's 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).
Kyle Schwarber — top 3 seasons by OPS
George Springer — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, George Springer leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Kyle Schwarber owns home runs, RBI, and OPS. 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.
Related Matchups
How the Kyle Schwarber and George Springer careers compare
Kyle Schwarber and George Springer are both active, and their careers have run side by side since 2015. The two careers are close in length, 1,447 games for Kyle Schwarber and 1,571 for George Springer across 12 and 12 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Kyle Schwarber struck out more than walked (1,747 to 869); George Springer struck out more than walked (1,410 to 723). Kyle Schwarber is the more power-leaning hitter, with 385 of 1,185 hits leaving the park. On the bases, George Springer stole more often per game played (40 steals in 1,447 games for Kyle Schwarber, 132 in 1,571 for George Springer). Kyle Schwarber and George Springer's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Kyle Schwarber vs George Springer: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Kyle Schwarber or George Springer?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, George Springer leads Kyle Schwarber in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Kyle Schwarber or George Springer hit more home runs?
- Kyle Schwarber, with 385 to George Springer's 308.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Kyle Schwarber, with .848 to George Springer's .823.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Springer, with .265 to Kyle Schwarber's .231.
- Who had more hits?
- George Springer, with 1,595 to Kyle Schwarber's 1,185.