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Matthew Kent Olson (born March 29, 1994) is an American professional baseball first baseman for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Oakland Athletics . Olson was drafted by the Athletics in the first round of the 2012 MLB draft, and made his MLB debut with them in 2016.
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September 12, 2016 (Age 22-167d, 21,290th in major league history) vs. KCR 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. Exceeded rookie limits during 2017 season. 2024 Contract Status : Signed thru 2029, 8 yrs/$168M (22-29) & 30 team option. Service Time (01/2024): 6.103 • Free Agent: 2030.
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Mar 29, 1994 · Atlanta, GA. Status. Active. 2024 season stats. AVG. .218. Tied-150th. HR. 5. Tied-97th. RBI. 22. Tied-88th. OPS. .731. 111th. View the profile of Atlanta Braves First Baseman Matt Olson on...
Awards: National League All-Star, NL Silver Slugger Award (1B), All-MLB Second Team (1B), 2x NL Player of the Week (8/13 shared with RHP Michael Lorenzen and 9/10)...Placed fourth in NL MVP voting...Braves nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award...MLB Ranks: Home runs (first, 54), RBI (first, 139), extra-base hits (second, 84), total bases ...
Mar 29, 1994 · Atlanta, GA. Status. Active. 2024 season stats. AVG. .209. Tied-150th. HR. 4. Tied-97th. RBI. 18. Tied-88th. OPS. .686. 111th. Complete career MLB stats for the Atlanta Braves First Baseman Matt...
Sep 13, 2023 · Olson can set the franchise mark of 52 on Wednesday should he go deep when the Braves play the Philadelphia Phillies and try to clinch their sixth straight NL East title with a victory. Atlanta is already guaranteed a playoff spot. For at least one night, he’s even with Jones at 51.
Mar 15, 2024 · MLB's reigning home run leader discusses swing tweaks, big goals. March 15th, 2024. Steven Kornacki. LAKELAND, Fla. -- Braves first baseman Matt Olson has a powerful upward sweeping swing that launched 54 homers and brought 139 RBIs in 2023 -- seven homers and 21 RBIs more than anyone else in baseball. However, he’s not resting on his laurels ...