Matt Olson vs Anthony Rizzo: Career Stats Comparison
Anthony Rizzo 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). Matt Olson has played 2016–present as a hitter; Anthony Rizzo played 2011–2024 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
Matt Olson (2016–present) and Anthony Rizzo (2011–2024) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Matt Olson has 1,312 hits and 329 home runs through October 12, 2026; Anthony Rizzo finished with 1,644 hits and 303 home runs. 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 Anthony Rizzo's 303.
- Who had the higher OPS? Matt Olson, with .855 to Anthony Rizzo's .828.
- Who had the higher batting average? Anthony Rizzo, with .261 to Matt Olson's .256.
- Who had more hits? Anthony Rizzo, with 1,644 to Matt Olson's 1,312.
- Who drove in more runs? Anthony Rizzo, with 965 to Matt Olson's 901.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Anthony Rizzo, with 20,339 career PIV to Matt Olson's 17,319.
- Who won more championships? Anthony Rizzo, with 1 World Series title to Matt Olson's 0.
Matt Olson
Anthony Rizzo
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Matt Olson and Anthony Rizzo. 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.
Matt Olson is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Matt Olson | Anthony Rizzo |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,385 | Leads: 1,727 |
| At-Bats | 5,121 | Leads: 6,288 |
| Runs | 811 | Leads: 922 |
| Hits | 1,312 | Leads: 1,644 |
| Doubles | 284 | Leads: 338 |
| Triples | 7 | Leads: 22 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 329 | 303 |
| RBI | 901 | Leads: 965 |
| Walks | 677 | Leads: 781 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,409 | 1,208 |
| Stolen Bases | 13 | Leads: 72 |
| Batting Avg | .256 | Leads: .261 |
| On-Base % | .347 | Leads: .361 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .507 | .467 |
| OPS | Leads: .855 | .828 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Anthony Rizzo leads Matt Olson 20,339 to 17,319 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Anthony Rizzo played 15 seasons to Matt Olson's 10, while Matt Olson carries the higher per-season figure (1,732 to 1,356). 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).
Matt Olson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Anthony Rizzo — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Anthony Rizzo 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 Anthony Rizzo. PIV agrees: Anthony Rizzo grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
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How the Matt Olson and Anthony Rizzo careers compare
From 2016 through 2024, Matt Olson and Anthony Rizzo were in the majors together. The two careers are close in length, 1,385 games for Matt Olson and 1,727 for Anthony Rizzo across 10 and 15 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. The green cells for Matt Olson are home runs (329 to 303), slugging percentage (.507 to .467), and OPS (.855 to .828). At the plate, Matt Olson struck out more than walked (1,409 to 677), and Anthony Rizzo struck out more than walked (1,208 to 781). Home runs make up a larger share of Matt Olson's hits: 329 of 1,312 for Matt Olson, 303 of 1,644 for Anthony Rizzo. Because Matt Olson is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Matt Olson vs Anthony Rizzo: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Matt Olson or Anthony Rizzo?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Anthony Rizzo leads Matt Olson in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Matt Olson or Anthony Rizzo hit more home runs?
- Matt Olson, with 329 to Anthony Rizzo's 303.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Matt Olson, with .855 to Anthony Rizzo's .828.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Anthony Rizzo, with .261 to Matt Olson's .256.
- Who had more hits?
- Anthony Rizzo, with 1,644 to Matt Olson's 1,312.