1968–1985 · CF

Al Oliver

6' 0", 195 lbs·Lived to 80·Bats L / Throws L

3×Silver SluggerAll-Star

The Almanac's Take

A consistent run-producer across two decades, Oliver compiled over 2,300 hits with a .303 average and an OPS+ of 112, making him a well-above-average contributor throughout his career. His best work came late, when the 1982 Montreal season yielded a .331 average and 109 RBIs at age 34—proof that patience and consistency, rather than peak brilliance, defined his legacy. Seven All-Star selections and three Silver Slugger awards reflect his steady excellence in an era before advanced metrics fully captured his value.

Career Highs

.906

Best OPS · 1982

Most HR · 1982

117

Most RBI · 1980

.331

Best AVG · 1982

Career Arc · OPS

18 seasons

Statistical Comps

Steven Kwan

98%

2024 season

ISO .133 · K% 9.5 · BB% 9.9 · HR% 2.6

Brendan Donovan

98%

2024 season

ISO .140 · K% 12.4 · BB% 7.2 · HR% 2.1

Yandy Diaz

98%

2025 season

ISO .182 · K% 14.1 · BB% 8.8 · HR% 3.8

Career · Batting

18 seasons

Year	Team	G	AB	HR	RBI	AVG	OPS	OPS+
1968	PIT	4	8	0	0	.125	.250	—
1969	PIT	129	463	17	70	.285	.778	—
1970	PIT	151	551	12	83	.270	.740	104
1971	PIT	143	529	14	64	.282	.763	112
1972	PIT	140	565	12	89	.312	.789	119
1973	PIT	158	654	20	99	.292	.779	111
1974	PIT	147	617	11	85	.321	.832	120
1975	PIT	155	628	18	84	.280	.763	109
1976	PIT	121	443	12	61	.323	.839	123
1977	PIT	154	568	19	82	.308	.834	114
1978	TEX	133	525	14	89	.324	.848	121
1979	TEX	136	492	12	76	.323	.836	115
1980	TEX	163	656	19	117	.319	.838	117
1981	TEX	102	421	4	55	.309	.759	110
1982	MON	160	617	22	109	.331	.906	127
1983	MON	157	614	8	84	.300	.757	106
1984	SF	119	432	0	48	.301	.714	101
1985	TOR	96	266	5	31	.252	.643	90
Career		2368	9049	219	1326	.303	—	—

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