Matt Olson vs George Sisler: Career Stats Comparison
George Sisler has the better career line of the two, leading 10 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; George Sisler played 1915–1930 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 George Sisler (1915–1930) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1910s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Matt Olson has 1,312 hits and 329 home runs through October 12, 2026; George Sisler finished with 2,812 hits and 102 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 George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS? Matt Olson, with .855 to George Sisler's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average? George Sisler, with .340 to Matt Olson's .256.
- Who had more hits? George Sisler, with 2,812 to Matt Olson's 1,312.
- Who drove in more runs? George Sisler, with 1,175 to Matt Olson's 901.
- Who has the higher career PIV? George Sisler, with 29,261 career PIV to Matt Olson's 17,319.
Matt Olson
George Sisler
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Matt Olson and George Sisler. 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 2010s and the 1910s 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 | Matt Olson | George Sisler |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,385 | Leads: 2,055 |
| At-Bats | 5,121 | Leads: 8,267 |
| Runs | 811 | Leads: 1,284 |
| Hits | 1,312 | Leads: 2,812 |
| Doubles | 284 | Leads: 425 |
| Triples | 7 | Leads: 164 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 329 | 102 |
| RBI | 901 | Leads: 1,175 |
| Walks | Leads: 677 | 472 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,409 | 327 |
| Stolen Bases | 13 | Leads: 375 |
| Batting Avg | .256 | Leads: .340 |
| On-Base % | .347 | Leads: .379 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .507 | .468 |
| OPS | Leads: .855 | .847 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), George Sisler outpaces Matt Olson 29,261 to 17,319 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,829 PIV per season to 1,732, across 16 seasons to 10. 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
George Sisler — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, George Sisler 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 George Sisler. PIV agrees: George Sisler grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Matt Olson and George Sisler careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: George Sisler's ended in 1930, and Matt Olson debuted in 2016. The two careers are close in length, 1,385 games for Matt Olson and 2,055 for George Sisler across 10 and 16 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. The green cells for Matt Olson are home runs (329 to 102), walks (677 to 472), and slugging percentage (.507 to .468). At the plate, Matt Olson struck out more than walked (1,409 to 677), while George Sisler walked more often than struck out (472 walks, 327 strikeouts). Matt Olson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 329 of 1,312 hits leaving the park. Matt Olson's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Matt Olson vs George Sisler: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Matt Olson or George Sisler?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, George Sisler leads Matt Olson in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Matt Olson or George Sisler hit more home runs?
- Matt Olson, with 329 to George Sisler's 102.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Matt Olson, with .855 to George Sisler's .847.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- George Sisler, with .340 to Matt Olson's .256.
- Who had more hits?
- George Sisler, with 2,812 to Matt Olson's 1,312.