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Matt Olson is a prominent American professional baseball player, primarily known as a first baseman for the Atlanta Braves in Major League Baseball (MLB) ⁴⁵⁸. He is recognized for his powerful left-handed swing and strong defensive skills ⁸.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Matthew Kent Olson was born to Scott and Lee Olson ¹². His father, Scott Olson, coached him in youth baseball ¹². Matt has an older brother, Zack, who pitched for the Harvard Crimson baseball team ¹².

Olson attended Parkview High School in Lilburn, Georgia, where he played both first base and pitcher ¹. His talent was recognized early, leading to him being drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the first round of the 2012 MLB draft ⁴.

MLB Career Highlights

Olson spent several seasons with the Oakland Athletics before being traded to the Atlanta Braves. He has established himself as one of the top first basemen in baseball ⁸.

Key aspects of his career include:

• Position: Primarily a first baseman ¹⁵. He has also played right field on rare occasions, most recently in an MLB game in August 2017 ⁷.
• Batting: He is known for his powerful left-handed swing ⁸. As of 2026, he has a career batting average of .255, with 1,079 hits and 276 home runs ⁴.
• Team: He is currently playing his fourth season with the Atlanta Braves, having played his tenth Major League season overall ².
• Contract: In 2022, Olson signed an 8-year contract worth $168 million with the Braves, which was a record for the team at the time ⁸.

Personal Life

Matt Olson is married to Nicole, and they have a daughter ².