Pete Alonso vs Matt Olson: Career Stats Comparison
Matt Olson 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). Pete Alonso has played 2019–present 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
Pete Alonso (2019–present) and Matt Olson (2016–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Pete Alonso has 1,112 hits and 307 home runs through October 12, 2026; 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 Pete Alonso's 307.
- Who had the higher OPS? Pete Alonso, with .861 to Matt Olson's .855.
- Who had the higher batting average? Matt Olson, with .256 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits? Matt Olson, with 1,312 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.
- Who drove in more runs? Matt Olson, with 901 to Pete Alonso's 825.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Matt Olson, with 17,319 career PIV to Pete Alonso's 13,899.
Pete Alonso
Matt Olson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Pete Alonso 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.
Pete Alonso and Matt Olson are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Pete Alonso | Matt Olson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,168 | Leads: 1,385 |
| At-Bats | 4,365 | Leads: 5,121 |
| Runs | 680 | Leads: 811 |
| Hits | 1,112 | Leads: 1,312 |
| Doubles | 207 | Leads: 284 |
| Triples | Leads: 8 | 7 |
| Home Runs | 307 | Leads: 329 |
| RBI | 825 | Leads: 901 |
| Walks | 500 | Leads: 677 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,153 | 1,409 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 23 | 13 |
| Batting Avg | .255 | Leads: .256 |
| On-Base % | .344 | Leads: .347 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .517 | .507 |
| OPS | Leads: .861 | .855 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Matt Olson leads Pete Alonso 17,319 to 13,899 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Matt Olson played 10 seasons to Pete Alonso's 7, while Pete Alonso carries the higher per-season figure (1,986 to 1,732). 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).
Pete Alonso — top 3 seasons by OPS
Matt Olson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Matt Olson leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Pete Alonso owns stolen bases and OPS. 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.
Related Matchups
How the Pete Alonso and Matt Olson careers compare
Pete Alonso and Matt Olson are both active, and their careers have run side by side since 2019. With 1,168 games against 1,385 across 7 and 10 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Pete Alonso comes out ahead, it is in triples (8 to 7), stolen bases (23 to 13), and slugging percentage (.517 to .507). Pete Alonso struck out more than walked (1,153 to 500); Matt Olson struck out more than walked (1,409 to 677). In on-base percentage, Matt Olson holds the edge, .347 to .344. Pete Alonso and Matt Olson's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Pete Alonso vs Matt Olson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Pete Alonso or Matt Olson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Matt Olson leads Pete Alonso in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Pete Alonso or Matt Olson hit more home runs?
- Matt Olson, with 329 to Pete Alonso's 307.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Pete Alonso, with .861 to Matt Olson's .855.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Matt Olson, with .256 to Pete Alonso's .255.
- Who had more hits?
- Matt Olson, with 1,312 to Pete Alonso's 1,112.