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Matt Olson
Atlanta Braves
1B: 162
2026 Projected Value: $29
2026 Actual Value: $36 Difference: $7
Based on 10-team NL-only league

Player Stats Daily Log

Year	AB	H	R	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	AVG	Rate
2026 proj	613	163	96	33	103	87	172	1	0.266	48.8
2026	178	50	36	14	37	22	50	1	0.281	70.5
2025	624	170	98	29	95	91	176	1	0.272	47.5
2024	600	148	78	29	98	71	170	0	0.247	36.8
2023	608	172	127	54	139	104	167	1	0.283	76.6
2022	616	148	86	34	103	75	170	0	0.240	39.6
2021	565	153	101	39	111	88	113	4	0.271	57.0
2020	210	41	28	14	42	34	77	1	0.195	30.0
2019	483	129	73	36	91	51	138	0	0.267	45.5
2018	580	143	85	29	84	70	163	2	0.247	36.7
2017	189	49	33	24	45	22	60	0	0.259	25.1
2016	21	2	3	0	0	7	4	0	0.095	-1.4

Player News

Date	News
5/14/26	Free MLB home run picks, odds for May 14: Expert backs Braves' Matt Olson in HR player prop bets for Thursday. SportsLine MLB expert Adam Thompson has found the best home run prop bets you can make for Thursday, May 14 Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
5/12/26	How two lefty sluggers are powering the best offense in baseball. Veteran All-Star Matt Olson and reigning Rookie of the Year Drake Baldwin headline a lineup that has the Braves running away with the NL East. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48742605/mlb-2...
5/09/26	Don't call Matt Olson a slugger: Braves star studied his swing to become one of MLB's most complete hitters. The 32-year-old Olson, slashing .293/.379/.653 a quarter of the way through the 2026 season, has eliminated holes from his swing Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/matt-olson-slug...
5/09/26	Don't call Matt Olson a slugger: Braves star studied his swing to become one of MLB's most complete hitters. The 32-year-old Olson, slashing .293/.379/.653 a quarter of the way through the 2026 season, has eliminated holes from his swing Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/matt-olson-slug...
5/05/26	Andrés Muñoz’s shaky start to season continues, Mariners lose to Braves. Andrés Muñoz gave up a go-ahead home run in the ninth inning to Matt Olson as his troubling start to the season continued in the Mariners' 3-2 loss to the Braves. Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/andre...
4/01/26	[MLB: Film Room] - Condensed Game: ATH@ATL - 3/31/26 \| 03/31/2026. Condensed Game: Matt Olson and the Braves take on Shea Langeliers and the A's on March 31, 2026\n Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
3/24/26	[Jolly Olive] - Matt Olson could be a future Hall-of-Famer.... #braves #mlb #baseball #athletics #mets Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
9/05/25	Braves break through late, hand M's 4th straight loss. September 6 - Matt Olson sparked a three-run rally with a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning as the Atlanta Braves opened a three-game series against the visiting Seattle Mariners with a 4-1 win on Friday. Ozzie Albies followed Olson's RBI hit with an run-scoring triple as part of a 3-for-4 night, and Drake Baldwin added an RBI single. Atlanta (64-77) tallied five of its 10 hits in the decisive eighth inning. Tyler Kinley (5-3) pitched a scoreless frame in front of Braves closer Raisel Iglesias, who retired the side in order in the ninth for his 24th save. The Mariners (73-68) have lost four in a row and six of seven on their nine-game trip. With the score tied at a run apiece, Jurickson Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/braves-bre...
8/27/25	Ronald Acuna Jr. heated moment draws controversial Marlins broadcaster message. The teams met up Wednesday for the rubber match of the series and tempers flared early. All-Star first baseman Matt Olson put the Braves up 3-0 with a two-run homer in the third inning. Acuña immediately dropped his bat and started barking at Gusto. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/atlanta-braves/braves...
8/20/25	Tracking Matt Olson's Iron Man Streak: Charlie Hustle Surpassed. Matt Olson had a big night for the Atlanta Braves, but he made history by simply taking the field to start the game. Of these 746 games, 612 have been with the Braves. Once he plays 129 more straight games, he'll have the franchise record as well. The schedule for next season is not out yet, but when it does, we'll be able to pinpoint an exact date. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/braves/news/tracking-matt-o...
8/19/25	Braves' Matt Olson passes Pete Rose on incredible MLB record list. Matt just keeps showing up and getting the job done. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/braves-matt-olson...
8/15/25	Tracking Matt Olson's Iron Man Streak: Braves Legend Surpassed. Matt Olson's iron man streak reached a new milestone in the Atlanta Braves ' 4-3 win over the Mets on Thursday. He played his 741st consecutive game, passing former Braves All-Star Dale Murphy on the all-time list. His streak is the 13th longest in MLB history and the longest going back to 1969 . It's the longest active streak, and it's not even close. Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is in second with 375 games , about half the length. Of these 741 games, 607 have been with the Braves. Once he plays 134 more straight games, he'll have the franchise record as well. That will occur on the 93rd game of the 2026 season. The schedule for next season is not out yet, but when it does, we'll be able to Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/braves/news/tracking-matt-o...
8/14/25	Braves' Matt Olson on pace to surpass Pete Rose after win vs. Mets. The Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson continued his remarkable streak of consecutive games played, appearing in his 741st straight contest as the Braves narrowly defeated the New York Mets 4-3 at Citi Field on Thursday night. With this appearance, Olson surpassed Atlanta legend Dale Murphy (740) to claim the fifth-longest streak of the Divisional Era and now ranks 13th on MLB's all-time consecutive games list. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/braves-news-matt-olso...
8/13/25	Matt Olson consecutive games streak ties Dale Murphy. His steak is at 740 games and counting. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/matt-olson-consec...
8/10/25	Braves Announce Matt Olson News This Week. Braves reveal Matt Olson news. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/braves-announce-m...
8/06/25	Where to watch Braves-Brewers MLB game tonight free livestream. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trial offered by DirecTV. The Braves enter this matchup with a 47-65 record, and they have lost back-to-back games. In their most recent game, the Braves lost 7-2 against Milwaukee. In order to bounce back tonight, the Braves will need a great performance from their star player Matt Olson. Source: https://www.al.com/tv/2025/08/where-to-watch-brave...
8/06/25	Matt Olson Reflects on Winning Braves Heart & Hustle Award. Matt Olson's season gains another piece of recognition during his All-Star season. Olson previously won the team award with the Oakland Athletics in 2021. “It's special to get an award like that,” Olson said. Olson attributes what he learned to his experiences with his dad, his brother, his high school coach and his former teammate on the A's, infielder Marcus Semien. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/braves/news/matt-olson-refl...
8/02/25	Where to watch Braves-Reds MLB Speedway Classic free livestream. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trial offered by DirecTV. Alternatively, Fubo TV offers a first-month discount to new users. The Braves have struggled this season, as they currently sit near the bottom of the National League East. In order to turn things around tonight, the Braves will need a great performance from their star player Matt Olson. Source: https://www.al.com/tv/2025/08/where-to-watch-brave...
7/29/25	[Sports Illustrated] - Let the Braves Matt Olson and A's Nick Kurtz Comparisons Begin. Both slugging first basemen began their careers with the Athletics, and are off to eerily similar starts to their big-league careers. Who holds the edge? Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
7/22/25	Dodgers' Freddie Freeman Reveals Why He Doesn't 'Feel For' Braves' Matt Olson. Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson constantly gets compared to Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman due to his long stay in Atlanta, however Freeman stated he doesn't "feel for" the star. “I don't feel for him because he hits 50 home runs a year," Freeman said. Let Matt Olson be Matt Olson. Olson is Freeman's immediate replacement in Atlanta, so comparisons are always going to be inevitable. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/dodgers/news/dodgers-freddi...

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