Gregg Olson
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Greggory William Olson (Otter)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 4", Weight 206 lb.
- School Auburn University
- Debut September 2, 1988
- Final Game June 22, 2001
- Born October 11, 1966 in Scribner, NE USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Gregg Olson was 2-0 with two saves and a 3.53 ERA in 21 games for Team USA in 1987. He tied Cris Carpenter for the team lead with 69 strikeouts and his 51 IP were second to Carpenter. Carpenter's presence allowed Olson to join the rotation for the 1987 Pan American Games, when the US got a Silver.
Olson had one career hit, a home run off of Oscar Henriquez on April 20, 1998.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1989 AL Rookie of the Year Award
- AL All-Star (1990)
- 30 Saves Seasons: 4 (1990-1992 & 1998)
| AL Rookie of the Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1989 | 1990 |
| Walt Weiss | Gregg Olson | Sandy Alomar |


