Matt Olson vs Mule Suttles: Career Stats Comparison
Matt Olson and Mule Suttles are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Matt Olson has played 2016–present as a hitter; Mule Suttles played ?–1944 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 Mule Suttles (?–1944) — their careers are worth a careful side-by-side. Matt Olson has 1,312 hits and 329 home runs through October 12, 2026; Mule Suttles finished with 1,168 hits and 188 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 Mule Suttles's 188.
- Who had the higher OPS? Mule Suttles, with 1.025 to Matt Olson's .855.
- Who had the higher batting average? Mule Suttles, with .339 to Matt Olson's .256.
- Who had more hits? Matt Olson, with 1,312 to Mule Suttles's 1,168.
- Who drove in more runs? Mule Suttles, with 930 to Matt Olson's 901.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Mule Suttles, with 23,097 career PIV to Matt Olson's 17,319.
Matt Olson
Mule Suttles
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Matt Olson and Mule Suttles. 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 | Mule Suttles |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 1,385 | 972 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 5,121 | 3,448 |
| Runs | Leads: 811 | 763 |
| Hits | Leads: 1,312 | 1,168 |
| Doubles | Leads: 284 | 229 |
| Triples | 7 | Leads: 81 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 329 | 188 |
| RBI | 901 | Leads: 930 |
| Walks | Leads: 677 | 389 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,409 | 24 |
| Stolen Bases | 13 | Leads: 92 |
| Batting Avg | .256 | Leads: .339 |
| On-Base % | .347 | Leads: .409 |
| Slugging % | .507 | Leads: .616 |
| OPS | .855 | Leads: 1.025 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Mule Suttles outpaces Matt Olson 23,097 to 17,319 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Mule Suttles played 25 seasons to Matt Olson's 10, while Matt Olson carries the higher per-season figure (1,732 to 924). 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
Mule Suttles — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Mule Suttles leads in RBI, stolen bases, batting average, and OBP, while Matt Olson owns hits, home runs, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Mule Suttles. PIV agrees: Mule Suttles 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 Mule Suttles careers compare
The two careers never overlapped: Mule Suttles's ended in 1944, and Matt Olson debuted in 2016. The two careers are close in length, 1,385 games for Matt Olson and 972 for Mule Suttles across 10 and 25 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Matt Olson struck out more than walked (1,409 to 677), while Mule Suttles walked more often than struck out (389 walks, 24 strikeouts). Matt Olson is the more power-leaning hitter, with 329 of 1,312 hits leaving the park. Mule Suttles's slugging percentage of .616 tops Matt Olson's .507. Matt Olson's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Matt Olson vs Mule Suttles: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Matt Olson or Mule Suttles hit more home runs?
- Matt Olson, with 329 to Mule Suttles's 188.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Mule Suttles, with 1.025 to Matt Olson's .855.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Mule Suttles, with .339 to Matt Olson's .256.
- Who had more hits?
- Matt Olson, with 1,312 to Mule Suttles's 1,168.