MATT
OLSON
#28 -
1B
.222 in last 9AB
Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
6’5’’,
225 lbs
Bats/Throws
L /
R
Experience
7
years
Debut
Sep 12, 2016
Born
Mar 29, 1994
(28 yrs)
Atlanta, Georgia
Hometown
Liburn, Georgia
Drafted
Drafted by Oakland in 2012 (1/47).
Drafted from
Parkview HS (Lilburn, Ga.)
Acquired
Acquired in a trade with Oakland in 2022.
VS.
Matt Olson
STAT RANK
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-15 |
Signed by the Atlanta Braves to an eight-year contract extension.
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| 2022-03-14 |
Acquired from the Oakland Athletics
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The Atlanta Braves acquired first baseman Matt Olson from the Oakland Athletics for outfielder Cristian Pache, catcher Shea Langeliers, and pitchers Ryan Cusick and Joey Estes. |
| 2021-05-02 |
Missed 3 games (eye injury).
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| 2021-04-29 |
Eye injury, day-to-day.
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| 2021-04-15 |
Missed 1 game (left thumb injury).
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AL | Rawlings Gold Glove Award Rawlings Gold Glove Award | 2019, 2018 |
| California League (A) | All-Star Team All-Star Team | 2014 |
News
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Rotowire
Tue, Mar 21, 2023 at 12:47 PM
Olson went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays.
Rotowire
Sat, Mar 18, 2023 at 11:45 AM
Olson went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox.
Scouting Report
Has tremendous plate patience, as well as great power, so he racks up both walks and dingers. Is also a quality defender at first base and a solid run producer. Can also play in the outfield. Strikes out a lot, which is to be expected, so he doesn't make a lot of contact overall (when coupled with his walks). Must prove capable of hitting for average with consistency.
Long Range Potential: Patient, powerful slugger with some upside.
