Paul Goldschmidt vs Matt Olson: Career Stats Comparison
Paul Goldschmidt has the better career line of the two, leading 13 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Paul Goldschmidt has played 2011–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
Paul Goldschmidt (2011–present) and Matt Olson (2016–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Paul Goldschmidt has 2,277 hits and 390 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? Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Matt Olson's 329.
- Who had the higher OPS? Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Matt Olson's .855.
- Who had the higher batting average? Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Matt Olson's .256.
- Who had more hits? Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Matt Olson's 1,312.
- Who drove in more runs? Paul Goldschmidt, with 1,284 to Matt Olson's 901.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul Goldschmidt, with 35,401 career PIV to Matt Olson's 17,319.
Paul Goldschmidt
Matt Olson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Goldschmidt 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.
Paul Goldschmidt and Matt Olson are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Paul Goldschmidt | Matt Olson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,179 | 1,385 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,953 | 5,121 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,324 | 811 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,277 | 1,312 |
| Doubles | Leads: 490 | 284 |
| Triples | Leads: 25 | 7 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 390 | 329 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,284 | 901 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,115 | 677 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 2,065 | 1,409 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 175 | 13 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .286 | .256 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .375 | .347 |
| Slugging % | .501 | Leads: .507 |
| OPS | Leads: .877 | .855 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Goldschmidt outpaces Matt Olson 35,401 to 17,319 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,360 PIV per season to 1,732, across 15 seasons to 10. 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).
Paul Goldschmidt — top 3 seasons by OPS
Matt Olson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Paul Goldschmidt leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Matt Olson owns no headline categories. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Paul Goldschmidt. PIV agrees: Paul Goldschmidt grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Paul Goldschmidt and Matt Olson careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2016 on, with both players still active. Playing time explains much of the gap in the counting rows: Paul Goldschmidt has appeared in 2,179 games to Matt Olson's 1,385. The green cells for Matt Olson are slugging percentage (.507 to .501). Paul Goldschmidt struck out more than walked (2,065 to 1,115); Matt Olson struck out more than walked (1,409 to 677). Matt Olson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 329 of 1,312 hits leaving the park. Paul Goldschmidt was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In on-base percentage, Paul Goldschmidt holds the edge, .375 to .347. Because Paul Goldschmidt and Matt Olson are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Paul Goldschmidt vs Matt Olson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul Goldschmidt or Matt Olson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Paul Goldschmidt leads Matt Olson in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul Goldschmidt or Matt Olson hit more home runs?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 390 to Matt Olson's 329.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .877 to Matt Olson's .855.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with .286 to Matt Olson's .256.
- Who had more hits?
- Paul Goldschmidt, with 2,277 to Matt Olson's 1,312.