George Springer vs Justin Upton: Career Stats Comparison
Justin Upton has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). George Springer has played 2014–present as a hitter; Justin Upton played 2007–2022 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
George Springer (2014–present) and Justin Upton (2007–2022) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. George Springer has 1,595 hits and 308 home runs through October 12, 2026; Justin Upton finished with 1,754 hits and 325 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Justin Upton, with 325 to George Springer's 308.
- Who had the higher OPS? George Springer, with .823 to Justin Upton's .812.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Springer, with .265 to Justin Upton's .261.
- Who had more hits? Justin Upton, with 1,754 to George Springer's 1,595.
- Who drove in more runs? Justin Upton, with 1,003 to George Springer's 850.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Springer, with 16,439 career PIV to Justin Upton's 15,786.
- Who won more championships? George Springer, with 1 World Series title to Justin Upton's 0.
George Springer
Justin Upton
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for George Springer and Justin Upton. 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 2000s 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 | George Springer | Justin Upton |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,571 | Leads: 1,845 |
| At-Bats | 6,017 | Leads: 6,721 |
| Runs | 1,041 | Leads: 1,058 |
| Hits | 1,595 | Leads: 1,754 |
| Doubles | 272 | Leads: 350 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 38 |
| Home Runs | 308 | Leads: 325 |
| RBI | 850 | Leads: 1,003 |
| Walks | 723 | Leads: 785 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,410 | 1,971 |
| Stolen Bases | 132 | Leads: 151 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .265 | .261 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .351 | .342 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .472 | .469 |
| OPS | Leads: .823 | .812 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Springer edges Justin Upton 16,439 to 15,786 — driven by per-season impact — 1,370 PIV per season to 929 — rather than by longevity, since George Springer played 12 seasons to Justin Upton'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).
George Springer — top 3 seasons by OPS
Justin Upton — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Justin Upton leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while George Springer owns batting average, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Justin Upton. Note that PIV actually grades George Springer ahead, which means Justin Upton's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the George Springer and Justin Upton careers compare
George Springer and Justin Upton were active at the same time between 2014 and 2022. With 1,571 games against 1,845 across 12 and 17 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where George Springer comes out ahead, it is in batting average (.265 to .261), on-base percentage (.351 to .342), and slugging percentage (.472 to .469). At the plate, George Springer struck out more than walked (1,410 to 723), and Justin Upton struck out more than walked (1,971 to 785). On the bases, George Springer stole more often per game played (132 steals in 1,571 games for George Springer, 151 in 1,845 for Justin Upton). George Springer's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
George Springer vs Justin Upton: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, George Springer or Justin Upton?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Justin Upton leads George Springer in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did George Springer or Justin Upton hit more home runs?
- Justin Upton, with 325 to George Springer's 308.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- George Springer, with .823 to Justin Upton's .812.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Springer, with .265 to Justin Upton's .261.
- Who had more hits?
- Justin Upton, with 1,754 to George Springer's 1,595.