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Matt Olson

Matt Olson

#28, 1B,
Atlanta Braves
AVG
.227
HR
5
RBI
23
R
17
Bio
Height/Weight: 6' 5"/225 lbs
Bat: L
Throw: R
Born: Atlanta, Georgia
Draft: 2012 Sandwich pick by the
Oakland Athletics
  • Associated Press

    Matt Waldron strikes out 10 as Padres silence Braves' bats in 3-1 win

    Matt Waldron struck out a career-high 10 and the San Diego Padres bounced back after being swept in their last series, beating the Atlanta Braves 3-1 on Friday night. Waldron (2-5) gave up one run and five hits and walked two in 5 2/3 innings. “Sure, (the first inning) was shaky, but it just means I had to make some adjustments,” Waldron said.

  • WGN Chicago

    Cubs blanked again in Atlanta, 7-0, as bats remain stuck in deep freeze

    ATLANTA — Two games into their three-game series in Atlanta, the Chicago Cubs are still looking for their first run. The Cubs’ offense stayed in a deep freeze Tuesday night against the powerful Braves, who notched a 7-0 win after opening the series Monday night with a 2-0 victory. The Cubs have managed just eight […]

  • ClutchPoints

    What has gone wrong with Braves' Matt Olson after home run leading season?

    At this time last year, the Atlanta Braves were just starting their historic season. One player who had a lot to do with that was first baseman Matt Olson, who led the league in home runs in 2023. This season, not only has Olson not found his power swing, but he hasn't found much of a swing at all. In the first 36 games last year, Olson had already launched 11 home runs to go along with 34 hits in 165 plate appearances.