Matt Olson, baseball player, 288 home runs, 2016

Matt Olson

Active Player

Born: 3/29/1994 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-09-12

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Matthew Kent Olson

Biography

Matt Olson is a professional baseball player born in 1994, known for his powerful presence at the plate and defensive prowess at first base. He begins his career in 2016 and quickly establishes himself as a key contributor in Major League Baseball. As of now, Olson has played in 1,061 games, accumulating 985 hits, 259 home runs, and 713 RBIs, with a batting average of .254. His ability to drive in runs and hit for power has made him a significant player in the league, earning him two All-Star selections during his career. Olson's playing style is characterized by a strong left-handed swing and keen plate discipline, which allows him to excel in high-pressure situations. He is also noted for his defensive capabilities, showcasing excellent fielding skills that complement his offensive output. As he continues to make his mark in the league, Olson represents a blend of traditional power hitting with modern approaches to the game, contributing to the evolving landscape of baseball in the 21st century. His ongoing career marks him as a player to watch as he seeks to build upon his already impressive achievements.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1223 4496 712 1155 250 7 288 808 9 613 1238 0.257 0.351 0.508 0.859 14814.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
19 64 9 13 0 0 4 8 14 17 0.203

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2024 NLWC2 ATL 2 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.125
2023 NLDS1 ATL 4 16 1 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.250
2022 NLDS1 ATL 4 12 4 4 0 0 2 5 5 4 0.333
2020 ALDS2 OAK 4 14 4 3 0 0 2 2 2 4 0.214
2020 ALWC4 OAK 3 9 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 6 0.000
2019 ALWC OAK 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.333
2018 ALWC OAK 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1034 1013 8013 626 46 734
OF 17 14 28 3 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1034
Right Field 17
Designated Hitter 4

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2023 Most Valuable Player NL 4th 223.0 420 0
2021 Most Valuable Player AL 8th 90.0 420 0
2019 Most Valuable Player AL 21th 1.0 420 0
2017 Rookie of the Year AL 4th 5.0 150 0