Matthew Kent Olson is an American professional baseball first baseman for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball.
He previously played for the Oakland Athletics.
The Athletics bought Olson’s contract on September 12, 2016, and was called up to the major league club. He played in 11 games for Oakland.
Olson strived in the 2020 season curtailed by the COVID-19 pandemic, batting .195, although he led the Oakland A’s in games played (60), home runs (14) & RBI (42).
In 2021, he was selected for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game to represent the American League and participated in the 2021 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby.
Who did the Braves trade for Matt Olson?
The Atlanta Braves traded outfielder Cristian Pache, catcher Shea Langeliers, righties Ryan Cusick and Joey Estes in exchange for Oakland’s first baseman Matt Olson.
How long has Matt Olson been in the MLB?
Matt Olson has been in MLB for six years. He made his MLB debut in 2016.
Olson has won two Gold Glove Awards, three Fielding Bible Awards, and was an All-Star in 2021.