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My Take
I have a soft spot for Matt Olson because he refuses to be just a big slugger. A 196 cm first baseman who won a Gold Glove in 2018 is telling you something: the defense is real, not an afterthought. He grinded up from Lilburn, Georgia, paid his dues with the Athletics, and then blossomed into the Braves' middle-of-the-order anchor with a 2023 Silver Slugger. What I value most is the consistency. He is the kind of two-way player who quietly carries a club over a long season, and that reliability matters more to me than highlight-reel theatrics.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matt Olson
- Name (Japanese)
- マット・オルソン
- Reading
- まっと・おるそん
- Born
- March 29, 1994 (age 32)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dog
- Origin
- Lilburn, Georgia, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 196 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Parkview High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2018 Rawlings Gold Glove Award
- 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star
- 2023 Silver Slugger Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Matt Olson born?
Born March 29, 1994 (age 32).
Where is Matt Olson from?
Matt Olson is from Lilburn, Georgia, United States.
What does Matt Olson do?
Matt Olson works as baseball player.
How tall is Matt Olson?
Matt Olson is 196 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.