Matt Olson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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. Prior to joining the Braves, Olson played for the Oakland Athletics. He is known for his power hitting.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2005: Andruw Jones last 50 Home Run Season

In 2023, Matt Olson became the second-ever member of the 50 home run club from the Braves, following Andruw Jones in 2005.

2011: State Championship

In 2011, Matt Olson led the Parkview Panthers to back-to-back state championships.

2018: Full Season with Oakland and First Gold Glove Award

In 2018, Olson played all 162 games with Oakland, hitting .247 with 29 home runs and 84 RBIs. He also won his first Gold Glove Award.

February 2019: Parkview High School Retired Number

In February 2019, Parkview High School retired Matt Olson's uniform number, No. 21.

2019: Second Gold Glove Award

In 2019, Olson received his second consecutive Gold Glove Award for his defensive performance. He batted .267/.351/.545 for the 2019 season.

2021: All-Star Selection and Team Leader

In 2021, Olson led the team in multiple categories and was selected for the 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game and participated in the 2021 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby.

2021: MLB All-Star

In 2021, Olson was an MLB All-Star.

2023: Franchise Home Run Records

During the 2023 season, Olson was nominated as a reserve infielder for the National League in the 2023 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. Olson set a franchise record for the quickest 40-homer season, became the second-ever member of the 50 home run club from the Braves, tied, then broke, Jones' franchise record for home runs in a season, and set the live-ball era franchise single-season record for runs batted in. After the 2023 season, Olson was named the winner of the National League Silver Slugger Award for first basemen.

2023: MLB All-Star

In 2023, Olson was an MLB All-Star.

2023: Roberto Clemente Award Nomination

In 2023, Olson was the Atlanta Braves' nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award and is involved with ReClif, a treatment and fitness center for people on the autism spectrum.