Jose Abreu vs Matt Olson: Career Stats Comparison
Jose Abreu and Matt Olson are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jose Abreu played 2014–2024 as a hitter; Matt Olson has played 2016–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
Jose Abreu (2014–2024) and Matt Olson (2016–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Jose Abreu finished with 1,587 hits and 263 home runs; Matt Olson has 1,312 hits and 329 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? Matt Olson, with 329 to Jose Abreu's 263.
- Who had the higher OPS? Matt Olson, with .855 to Jose Abreu's .833.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jose Abreu, with .283 to Matt Olson's .256.
- Who had more hits? Jose Abreu, with 1,587 to Matt Olson's 1,312.
- Who drove in more runs? Jose Abreu, with 960 to Matt Olson's 901.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Matt Olson, with 17,319 career PIV to Jose Abreu's 16,135.
Jose Abreu
Matt Olson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jose Abreu and Matt Olson. 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.
Matt Olson is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Jose Abreu | Matt Olson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,446 | 1,385 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 5,607 | 5,121 |
| Runs | 769 | Leads: 811 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,587 | 1,312 |
| Doubles | Leads: 328 | 284 |
| Triples | Leads: 17 | 7 |
| Home Runs | 263 | Leads: 329 |
| RBI | Leads: 960 | 901 |
| Walks | 432 | Leads: 677 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,246 | 1,409 |
| Stolen Bases | 11 | Leads: 13 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .283 | .256 |
| On-Base % | .345 | Leads: .347 |
| Slugging % | .488 | Leads: .507 |
| OPS | .833 | Leads: .855 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Matt Olson edges Jose Abreu 17,319 to 16,135 — driven by per-season impact — 1,732 PIV per season to 1,467 — rather than by longevity, since Matt Olson played 10 seasons to Jose Abreu's 11. 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).
Jose Abreu — top 3 seasons by OPS
Matt Olson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Matt Olson leads in home runs, runs, stolen bases, and OBP, while Jose Abreu owns hits, RBI, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Matt Olson. PIV agrees: Matt Olson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Jose Abreu and Matt Olson careers compare
The careers of Jose Abreu (2014–2024) and Matt Olson (2016–present) overlapped from 2016 to 2024, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. The two careers are close in length, 1,446 games for Jose Abreu and 1,385 for Matt Olson across 11 and 10 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Jose Abreu struck out more than walked (1,246 to 432); Matt Olson struck out more than walked (1,409 to 677). Home runs make up a larger share of Matt Olson's hits: 263 of 1,587 for Jose Abreu, 329 of 1,312 for Matt Olson. Matt Olson's slugging percentage of .507 tops Jose Abreu's .488. Matt Olson's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Jose Abreu vs Matt Olson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Jose Abreu or Matt Olson hit more home runs?
- Matt Olson, with 329 to Jose Abreu's 263.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Matt Olson, with .855 to Jose Abreu's .833.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jose Abreu, with .283 to Matt Olson's .256.
- Who had more hits?
- Jose Abreu, with 1,587 to Matt Olson's 1,312.