Keith Hernandez vs Matt Olson: Career Stats Comparison
Keith Hernandez 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). Keith Hernandez played 1974–1990 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
Keith Hernandez (1974–1990) and Matt Olson (2016–present) — they broke in during the 1970s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Keith Hernandez finished with 2,182 hits and 162 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 Keith Hernandez's 162.
- Who had the higher OPS? Matt Olson, with .855 to Keith Hernandez's .821.
- Who had the higher batting average? Keith Hernandez, with .296 to Matt Olson's .256.
- Who had more hits? Keith Hernandez, with 2,182 to Matt Olson's 1,312.
- Who drove in more runs? Keith Hernandez, with 1,071 to Matt Olson's 901.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Keith Hernandez, with 25,249 career PIV to Matt Olson's 17,319.
- Who won more championships? Keith Hernandez, with 2 World Series titles to Matt Olson's 0.
Keith Hernandez
Matt Olson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Keith Hernandez 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, and the 1970s and the 2010s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Matt Olson is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Keith Hernandez | Matt Olson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,088 | 1,385 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 7,370 | 5,121 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,124 | 811 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,182 | 1,312 |
| Doubles | Leads: 426 | 284 |
| Triples | Leads: 60 | 7 |
| Home Runs | 162 | Leads: 329 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,071 | 901 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,070 | 677 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,012 | 1,409 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 98 | 13 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .296 | .256 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .384 | .347 |
| Slugging % | .436 | Leads: .507 |
| OPS | .821 | Leads: .855 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Keith Hernandez outpaces Matt Olson 25,249 to 17,319 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Keith Hernandez played 18 seasons to Matt Olson's 10, while Matt Olson carries the higher per-season figure (1,732 to 1,403). 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).
Keith Hernandez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Matt Olson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Keith Hernandez leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Matt Olson owns home runs and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Keith Hernandez. PIV agrees: Keith Hernandez grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Keith Hernandez and Matt Olson careers compare
No season is shared: Keith Hernandez played 1974–1990, Matt Olson 2016–present. Keith Hernandez has the far longer record, 2,088 games against 1,385 across 18 and 10 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. The green cells for Matt Olson are home runs (329 to 162), slugging percentage (.507 to .436), and OPS (.855 to .821). Plate discipline differs: Keith Hernandez walked more often than struck out (1,070 walks, 1,012 strikeouts), but Matt Olson struck out more than walked (1,409 to 677). Home runs make up a larger share of Matt Olson's hits: 162 of 2,182 for Keith Hernandez, 329 of 1,312 for Matt Olson. Matt Olson's slugging percentage of .507 tops Keith Hernandez's .436. Because Matt Olson is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Keith Hernandez vs Matt Olson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Keith Hernandez or Matt Olson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Keith Hernandez leads Matt Olson in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Keith Hernandez or Matt Olson hit more home runs?
- Matt Olson, with 329 to Keith Hernandez's 162.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Matt Olson, with .855 to Keith Hernandez's .821.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Keith Hernandez, with .296 to Matt Olson's .256.
- Who had more hits?
- Keith Hernandez, with 2,182 to Matt Olson's 1,312.