Vladimir Guerrero vs Matt Olson: Career Stats Comparison
Matt Olson has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Vladimir Guerrero 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
Vladimir Guerrero (2019–present) and Matt Olson (2016–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Vladimir Guerrero has 1,218 hits and 192 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 Vladimir Guerrero's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS? Matt Olson, with .855 to Vladimir Guerrero's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average? Vladimir Guerrero, with .285 to Matt Olson's .256.
- Who had more hits? Matt Olson, with 1,312 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.
- Who drove in more runs? Matt Olson, with 901 to Vladimir Guerrero's 648.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Matt Olson, with 17,319 career PIV to Vladimir Guerrero's 14,982.
Vladimir Guerrero
Matt Olson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Vladimir Guerrero 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.
Vladimir Guerrero and Matt Olson are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Vladimir Guerrero | Matt Olson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,119 | Leads: 1,385 |
| At-Bats | 4,276 | Leads: 5,121 |
| Runs | 643 | Leads: 811 |
| Hits | 1,218 | Leads: 1,312 |
| Doubles | 236 | Leads: 284 |
| Triples | 6 | Leads: 7 |
| Home Runs | 192 | Leads: 329 |
| RBI | 648 | Leads: 901 |
| Walks | 486 | Leads: 677 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 726 | 1,409 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 33 | 13 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .285 | .256 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .361 | .347 |
| Slugging % | .478 | Leads: .507 |
| OPS | .839 | Leads: .855 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Matt Olson leads Vladimir Guerrero 17,319 to 14,982 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Matt Olson played 10 seasons to Vladimir Guerrero's 7, while Vladimir Guerrero carries the higher per-season figure (2,140 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).
Vladimir Guerrero — 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 Vladimir Guerrero owns stolen bases, batting average, and OBP. 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 Vladimir Guerrero and Matt Olson careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2019 on, with both players still active. With 1,119 games against 1,385 across 7 and 10 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Vladimir Guerrero's edges on the table are stolen bases (33 to 13), batting average (.285 to .256), and on-base percentage (.361 to .347). At the plate, Vladimir Guerrero struck out more than walked (726 to 486), and 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. Matt Olson's slugging percentage of .507 tops Vladimir Guerrero's .478. Vladimir Guerrero and Matt Olson's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Vladimir Guerrero vs Matt Olson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Vladimir Guerrero or Matt Olson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Matt Olson leads Vladimir Guerrero in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Vladimir Guerrero or Matt Olson hit more home runs?
- Matt Olson, with 329 to Vladimir Guerrero's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Matt Olson, with .855 to Vladimir Guerrero's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .285 to Matt Olson's .256.
- Who had more hits?
- Matt Olson, with 1,312 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.