Eddie Murray vs Matt Olson: Career Stats Comparison
Eddie Murray has the better career line of the two, leading 12 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Eddie Murray played 1977–1997 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
Eddie Murray (1977–1997) and Matt Olson (2016–present) — they broke in during the 1970s and the 2010s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Eddie Murray finished with 3,255 hits and 504 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? Eddie Murray, with 504 to Matt Olson's 329.
- Who had the higher OPS? Matt Olson, with .855 to Eddie Murray's .836.
- Who had the higher batting average? Eddie Murray, with .287 to Matt Olson's .256.
- Who had more hits? Eddie Murray, with 3,255 to Matt Olson's 1,312.
- Who drove in more runs? Eddie Murray, with 1,917 to Matt Olson's 901.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Eddie Murray, with 37,651 career PIV to Matt Olson's 17,319.
- Who won more championships? Eddie Murray, with 1 World Series title to Matt Olson's 0.
Eddie Murray
Matt Olson
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Eddie Murray 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 | Eddie Murray | Matt Olson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 3,026 | 1,385 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 11,336 | 5,121 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,627 | 811 |
| Hits | Leads: 3,255 | 1,312 |
| Doubles | Leads: 560 | 284 |
| Triples | Leads: 35 | 7 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 504 | 329 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,917 | 901 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,333 | 677 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,516 | 1,409 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 110 | 13 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .287 | .256 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .359 | .347 |
| Slugging % | .476 | Leads: .507 |
| OPS | .836 | Leads: .855 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Eddie Murray outpaces Matt Olson 37,651 to 17,319 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Eddie Murray played 23 seasons to Matt Olson's 10, while Matt Olson carries the higher per-season figure (1,732 to 1,637). 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).
Eddie Murray — top 3 seasons by OPS
Matt Olson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Eddie Murray leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Matt Olson owns OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Eddie Murray. PIV agrees: Eddie Murray grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Eddie Murray and Matt Olson careers compare
No season is shared: Eddie Murray played 1977–1997, Matt Olson 2016–present. Eddie Murray has the far longer record, 3,026 games against 1,385 across 23 and 10 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Matt Olson's edges on the table are slugging percentage (.507 to .476) and OPS (.855 to .836). At the plate, Eddie Murray struck out more than walked (1,516 to 1,333), 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. Eddie Murray was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In on-base percentage, Eddie Murray holds the edge, .359 to .347. Because Matt Olson is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Eddie Murray vs Matt Olson: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Eddie Murray or Matt Olson?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Eddie Murray leads Matt Olson in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Eddie Murray or Matt Olson hit more home runs?
- Eddie Murray, with 504 to Matt Olson's 329.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Matt Olson, with .855 to Eddie Murray's .836.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Eddie Murray, with .287 to Matt Olson's .256.
- Who had more hits?
- Eddie Murray, with 3,255 to Matt Olson's 1,312.