Matt Olson vs Mo Vaughn: Career Stats Comparison
Mo Vaughn 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). Matt Olson has played 2016–present as a hitter; Mo Vaughn played 1991–2003 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 Mo Vaughn (1991–2003) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1990s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Matt Olson has 1,312 hits and 329 home runs through October 12, 2026; Mo Vaughn finished with 1,620 hits and 328 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 Mo Vaughn's 328.
- Who had the higher OPS? Mo Vaughn, with .906 to Matt Olson's .855.
- Who had the higher batting average? Mo Vaughn, with .293 to Matt Olson's .256.
- Who had more hits? Mo Vaughn, with 1,620 to Matt Olson's 1,312.
- Who drove in more runs? Mo Vaughn, with 1,064 to Matt Olson's 901.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Mo Vaughn, with 24,784 career PIV to Matt Olson's 17,319.
Matt Olson
Mo Vaughn
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Matt Olson and Mo Vaughn. 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 1990s 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 | Mo Vaughn |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,385 | Leads: 1,512 |
| At-Bats | 5,121 | Leads: 5,532 |
| Runs | 811 | Leads: 861 |
| Hits | 1,312 | Leads: 1,620 |
| Doubles | Leads: 284 | 270 |
| Triples | 7 | Leads: 10 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 329 | 328 |
| RBI | 901 | Leads: 1,064 |
| Walks | 677 | Leads: 725 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,409 | 1,429 |
| Stolen Bases | 13 | Leads: 30 |
| Batting Avg | .256 | Leads: .293 |
| On-Base % | .347 | Leads: .383 |
| Slugging % | .507 | Leads: .523 |
| OPS | .855 | Leads: .906 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Mo Vaughn outpaces Matt Olson 24,784 to 17,319 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 2,065 PIV per season to 1,732, across 12 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
Mo Vaughn — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Mo Vaughn leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Matt Olson owns home runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Mo Vaughn. PIV agrees: Mo Vaughn 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 Mo Vaughn careers compare
No season is shared: Mo Vaughn played 1991–2003, Matt Olson 2016–present. With 1,385 games against 1,512 across 10 and 12 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Matt Olson's edges on the table are doubles (284 to 270) and home runs (329 to 328). Matt Olson struck out more than walked (1,409 to 677); Mo Vaughn struck out more than walked (1,429 to 725). In slugging percentage, Mo Vaughn holds the edge, .523 to .507. Mo Vaughn owns the better peak by OPS: .993 OPS in 2023 for Matt Olson against 1.003 OPS in 1996 for Mo Vaughn. Because Matt Olson is still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Matt Olson vs Mo Vaughn: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Matt Olson or Mo Vaughn?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Mo Vaughn leads Matt Olson in 12 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Matt Olson or Mo Vaughn hit more home runs?
- Matt Olson, with 329 to Mo Vaughn's 328.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Mo Vaughn, with .906 to Matt Olson's .855.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Mo Vaughn, with .293 to Matt Olson's .256.
- Who had more hits?
- Mo Vaughn, with 1,620 to Matt Olson's 1,312.