Giancarlo Stanton vs David Wright: Career Stats Comparison
Giancarlo Stanton has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Giancarlo Stanton has played 2010–present as a hitter; David Wright played 2004–2018 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
Giancarlo Stanton (2010–present) and David Wright (2004–2018) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 2000s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Giancarlo Stanton has 1,642 hits and 456 home runs through October 12, 2026; David Wright finished with 1,777 hits and 242 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Giancarlo Stanton, with 456 to David Wright's 242.
- Who had the higher OPS? Giancarlo Stanton, with .871 to David Wright's .867.
- Who had the higher batting average? David Wright, with .296 to Giancarlo Stanton's .258.
- Who had more hits? David Wright, with 1,777 to Giancarlo Stanton's 1,642.
- Who drove in more runs? Giancarlo Stanton, with 1,183 to David Wright's 970.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Giancarlo Stanton, with 25,656 career PIV to David Wright's 22,524.
Giancarlo Stanton
David Wright
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Giancarlo Stanton and David Wright. 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.
Giancarlo Stanton is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Giancarlo Stanton | David Wright |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,750 | 1,585 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 6,364 | 5,998 |
| Runs | Leads: 951 | 949 |
| Hits | 1,642 | Leads: 1,777 |
| Doubles | 319 | Leads: 390 |
| Triples | 11 | Leads: 26 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 456 | 242 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,183 | 970 |
| Walks | Leads: 811 | 762 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,088 | 1,292 |
| Stolen Bases | 43 | Leads: 196 |
| Batting Avg | .258 | Leads: .296 |
| On-Base % | .345 | Leads: .376 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .527 | .491 |
| OPS | Leads: .871 | .867 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Giancarlo Stanton leads David Wright 25,656 to 22,524 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Giancarlo Stanton played 16 seasons to David Wright's 14, while David Wright carries the higher per-season figure (1,609 to 1,603). 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).
Giancarlo Stanton — top 3 seasons by OPS
David Wright — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Giancarlo Stanton leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and OPS, while David Wright owns hits, stolen bases, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Giancarlo Stanton. PIV agrees: Giancarlo Stanton grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Giancarlo Stanton and David Wright careers compare
From 2010 through 2018, Giancarlo Stanton and David Wright were in the majors together. With 1,750 games against 1,585 across 16 and 14 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Giancarlo Stanton struck out more than walked (2,088 to 811); David Wright struck out more than walked (1,292 to 762). Giancarlo Stanton is the more power-leaning hitter, with 456 of 1,642 hits leaving the park. On the bases, David Wright stole more often per game played (43 steals in 1,750 games for Giancarlo Stanton, 196 in 1,585 for David Wright). In slugging percentage, Giancarlo Stanton holds the edge, .527 to .491. Giancarlo Stanton's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Giancarlo Stanton vs David Wright: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Giancarlo Stanton or David Wright?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Giancarlo Stanton leads David Wright in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Giancarlo Stanton or David Wright hit more home runs?
- Giancarlo Stanton, with 456 to David Wright's 242.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Giancarlo Stanton, with .871 to David Wright's .867.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- David Wright, with .296 to Giancarlo Stanton's .258.
- Who had more hits?
- David Wright, with 1,777 to Giancarlo Stanton's 1,642.