Matt Olson
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Matt Olson is the current first baseman for the Atlanta Braves and previously spent time with the Oakland Athletics over the course of his Major League career. Matt was drafted 47th overall in the 2012 MLB Draft by the... More
Matt Olson is the current first baseman for the Atlanta Braves and previously spent time with the Oakland Athletics over the course of his Major League career. Matt was drafted 47th overall in the 2012 MLB Draft by the Athletics. He is a 2x All-Star, 2x Gold Glove winner, and 2021 Heart and Hustle Award winner. He is a Roberto Clemente Award nominee for the 2023 season.
Matt has hit over 225 career home runs, including more than 50 in the 2023 season alone. He has set the Braves record for most HR’s in a single season with 52 HR’s and counting. He is a career .255 hitter with over 600 RBIs and is quickly approaching 1,000 hits. Matt’s contributions to the Atlanta Braves and their recent success cannot be overstated.
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