Matt Olson vs Rudy York: Career Stats Comparison
Rudy York 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; Rudy York played 1934–1948 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 Rudy York (1934–1948) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1930s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Matt Olson has 1,312 hits and 329 home runs through October 12, 2026; Rudy York finished with 1,621 hits and 277 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 Rudy York's 277.
- Who had the higher OPS? Matt Olson, with .855 to Rudy York's .845.
- Who had the higher batting average? Rudy York, with .275 to Matt Olson's .256.
- Who had more hits? Rudy York, with 1,621 to Matt Olson's 1,312.
- Who drove in more runs? Rudy York, with 1,152 to Matt Olson's 901.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Rudy York, with 24,140 career PIV to Matt Olson's 17,319.
- Who won more championships? Rudy York, with 1 World Series title to Matt Olson's 0.
Matt Olson
Rudy York
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Matt Olson and Rudy York. 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 1930s 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 | Rudy York |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,385 | Leads: 1,603 |
| At-Bats | 5,121 | Leads: 5,891 |
| Runs | 811 | Leads: 876 |
| Hits | 1,312 | Leads: 1,621 |
| Doubles | 284 | Leads: 291 |
| Triples | 7 | Leads: 52 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 329 | 277 |
| RBI | 901 | Leads: 1,152 |
| Walks | 677 | Leads: 792 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,409 | 867 |
| Stolen Bases | 13 | Leads: 38 |
| Batting Avg | .256 | Leads: .275 |
| On-Base % | .347 | Leads: .362 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .507 | .483 |
| OPS | Leads: .855 | .845 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Rudy York outpaces Matt Olson 24,140 to 17,319 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Rudy York played 14 seasons to Matt Olson's 10, while Matt Olson carries the higher per-season figure (1,732 to 1,724). 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
Rudy York — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Rudy York 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 Rudy York. PIV agrees: Rudy York 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 Rudy York careers compare
Rudy York (1934–1948) was finished before Matt Olson (2016–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. With 1,385 games against 1,603 across 10 and 14 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. The green cells for Matt Olson are home runs (329 to 277), slugging percentage (.507 to .483), and OPS (.855 to .845). Matt Olson struck out more than walked (1,409 to 677); Rudy York struck out more than walked (867 to 792). Home runs make up a larger share of Matt Olson's hits: 329 of 1,312 for Matt Olson, 277 of 1,621 for Rudy York. Matt Olson's slugging percentage of .507 tops Rudy York's .483. Matt Olson's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Matt Olson vs Rudy York: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Matt Olson or Rudy York?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Rudy York leads Matt Olson in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Matt Olson or Rudy York hit more home runs?
- Matt Olson, with 329 to Rudy York's 277.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Matt Olson, with .855 to Rudy York's .845.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Rudy York, with .275 to Matt Olson's .256.
- Who had more hits?
- Rudy York, with 1,621 to Matt Olson's 1,312.