Frank McCormick vs Matt Olson: Career Stats Comparison
Frank McCormick has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Frank McCormick played 1934–1948 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
Frank McCormick (1934–1948) and Matt Olson (2016–present) — they broke in during the 1930s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Frank McCormick finished with 1,711 hits and 128 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 Frank McCormick's 128.
- Who had the higher OPS? Matt Olson, with .855 to Frank McCormick's .781.
- Who had the higher batting average? Frank McCormick, with .299 to Matt Olson's .256.
- Who had more hits? Frank McCormick, with 1,711 to Matt Olson's 1,312.
- Who drove in more runs? Frank McCormick, with 951 to Matt Olson's 901.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Matt Olson, with 17,319 career PIV to Frank McCormick's 11,670.
- Who won more championships? Frank McCormick, with 1 World Series title to Matt Olson's 0.
Frank McCormick
Matt Olson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Frank McCormick 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 1930s 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 | Frank McCormick | Matt Olson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,534 | 1,385 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 5,723 | 5,121 |
| Runs | 722 | Leads: 811 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,711 | 1,312 |
| Doubles | Leads: 334 | 284 |
| Triples | Leads: 26 | 7 |
| Home Runs | 128 | Leads: 329 |
| RBI | Leads: 951 | 901 |
| Walks | 399 | Leads: 677 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 189 | 1,409 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 27 | 13 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .299 | .256 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .348 | .347 |
| Slugging % | .434 | Leads: .507 |
| OPS | .781 | Leads: .855 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Matt Olson outpaces Frank McCormick 17,319 to 11,670 — driven by per-season impact — 1,732 PIV per season to 834 — rather than by longevity, since Matt Olson played 10 seasons to Frank McCormick's 14. 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).
Frank McCormick — top 3 seasons by OPS
Matt Olson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Frank McCormick leads in hits, RBI, stolen bases, and batting average, while Matt Olson owns home runs, runs, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Frank McCormick. Note that PIV actually grades Matt Olson ahead, which means Frank McCormick's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Frank McCormick and Matt Olson careers compare
Frank McCormick (1934–1948) was finished before Matt Olson (2016–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. The two careers are close in length, 1,534 games for Frank McCormick and 1,385 for Matt Olson across 14 and 10 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Plate discipline differs: Frank McCormick walked more often than struck out (399 walks, 189 strikeouts), but 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. In on-base percentage, Frank McCormick holds the edge, .348 to .347. Matt Olson's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Frank McCormick vs Matt Olson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Frank McCormick or Matt Olson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Frank McCormick leads Matt Olson in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Frank McCormick or Matt Olson hit more home runs?
- Matt Olson, with 329 to Frank McCormick's 128.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Matt Olson, with .855 to Frank McCormick's .781.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Frank McCormick, with .299 to Matt Olson's .256.
- Who had more hits?
- Frank McCormick, with 1,711 to Matt Olson's 1,312.