Matt Olson Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 5" / 225 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 3/29/1994 (30)
- Experience
- 8
- College
- None
Matt Olson Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Matt Olson News
Atlanta Braves first basemen Matt Olson went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts Sunday against the Texas Rangers. Olson's strikeout issues continue to stack up as he struck out six times in three games over the weekend, finishing 0-for-12 with one run, one RBI, and two walks. The struggles have followed him all season long as he is hitting .231 (18-for-92) with seven doubles, one triple, three homers, 12 runs, 13 RBI, 12 walks, and 26 strikeouts over 20 games. Despite striking out four times on Sunday, Olson remains a must-start in all league formats.
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson cranked a solo home run during the third inning of Friday's 6-5 walk-off win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, walloping his second homer of the young season. Olson crushed one to deep right center early in Friday's eventual comeback win during Atlanta's home opener. After a miserable 7-for-44 dry spell amid spring training, the 30-year-old reigning home run king is going about his business in the early goings of the regular season while hitting .269 (7-for-26) with a .975 OPS, two round-trippers, and six RBI through six outings. In 13 career games against Arizona as a member of the Braves, the lefty-hitting Olson is now batting .298 with five goners, 12 RBI, and eight runs scored and is a matchup-proof fantasy play on a daily basis in a potent Braves lineup.
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson had a massive day on Friday, going 3-5 with three doubles, three RBI, and one run in Friday's 9-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. His bases-loaded double in the eighth inning put the finishing touches on the Braves' win over the Phillies. It was a great sign for Olson, who had a lackluster spring. As one of the best-hitting first basemen in the game, you can expect the 30-year-old to continue to be an essential cog in a very potent Braves lineup.
Batting Order
1 | Ronald Acuña Jr. |
2 | Ozzie Albies |
3 | Austin Riley |
4 | Matt Olson |
5 | Marcell Ozuna |
6 | Travis d'Arnaud |
7 | Michael Harris II |
8 | Orlando Arcia |
9 | Adam Duvall |
Matt Olson Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Ronald Acuña Jr. |
2 | Ozzie Albies |
3 | Austin Riley |
4 | Matt Olson |
5 | Marcell Ozuna |
6 | Travis d'Arnaud |
7 | Michael Harris II |
8 | Orlando Arcia |
9 | Adam Duvall |
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson had a career season in 2023, slashing .283/.389/.604 with 54 home runs, 139 RBI, and 127 runs scored. As expected, he hit the ball as hard as anyone, with an average exit velocity and hard-hit rate both in the top one percent of baseball. His HR and batting average both benefited to a surprising degree, as he significantly exceeded his previous career-high of 39 HR and hit much better than his career .256 BA. While fantasy managers likely should not expect a repeat of that level of excellence, they should expect Olson to produce top HR, R, and RBI numbers given the strong lineup around him. Olson is currently being drafted at about pick 18 overall, making him the third first baseman off the board. He won't offer any speed and could at worst only offer a decent BA, but his counting stats should be so strong that he is worth an early pick among all hitters.