Matt Olson
Positions:
First Baseman, Rightfielder and Leftfielder
Bats: Left
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Throws: Right
6-5, 225lb (196cm, 102kg)
Team:
Atlanta Braves (majors)
Born:
March 29, 1994
in Atlanta, GA
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Draft: Drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 1st round (47th) of the 2012 MLB June Amateur Draft from Parkview HS (Lilburn, GA).
High School: Parkview HS (Lilburn, GA)
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 2017 season
2024 Contract Status:
Signed thru 2029, 8 yrs/$168M (22-29) & 30 team option
Service Time (01/2024): 6.103
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Free Agent: 2030
Agents: Wasserman • Previously: Jet Sports Management
National Team:
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USA (16U)
Full Name: Matthew Kent Olson
Nicknames:
Oly
Twitter:
@mattolson21
Instagram: @matt_olson21
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