A closer look at the biggest achievements of Matt Olson. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Matt Olson is a professional baseball first baseman currently playing for the Atlanta Braves in MLB. Before joining the Braves, he played for the Oakland Athletics. He is known for his power hitting and defensive skills at first base.
In 2011, Matt Olson led the Parkview Panthers to back-to-back state championships.
In 2012, Matt Olson led the Parkview Panthers to back-to-back state championships. After graduating from high school, Olson was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the first round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft.
In 2018, Matt Olson played all 162 games with Oakland, hitting .247 with 29 home runs and 84 RBIs. He also won his first Gold Glove Award.
In February 2019, Matt Olson's uniform number, No. 21, was retired by Parkview High School.
In 2019, Matt Olson played in the Opening Series in Tokyo, Japan. He underwent surgery to remove the hamate bone from his right hand. He also received his second consecutive Gold Glove Award for his defensive performance.
In 2021, Matt Olson was selected for the 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game to represent the American League and participated in the 2021 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby.
In 2023, Matt Olson was the Atlanta Braves' nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award.
In the 2023 season, Matt Olson was nominated as a reserve infielder for the National League in the 2023 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. On September 16, 2023, Olson broke the franchise record for home runs in a season with 54.
On April 19, 2025, Matt Olson achieved his 1,000th career hit against the Minnesota Twins.
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