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Matt Olson

Outfielder, First Base6 seasons2016–2021

Biography

Matt Olson was a Major League Baseball first baseman, born March 29, 1994 in Atlanta, GA. A left-handed hitter listed at 6' 4" and 225 pounds, Matt Olson debuted on September 12, 2016.

Over 1354 major-league games, Matt Olson batted .257 with 1286 hits, 324 home runs, and 885 RBI in 5004 at-bats.

Every one of Matt's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

March 29, 1994

Birthplace

Atlanta, GA

Position

First Base

Bats / Throws

Left / Right

Height / Weight

6' 4", 225 lb

MLB Debut

September 12, 2016

Final Game

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1354 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
1354	5004	801	1286	281	7	324	885	669	1384	.257	.349	.510	.859

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
2016	Oakland Athletics	11	21	2	0	0	.095
2017	Oakland Athletics	59	189	49	24	45	.259
2018	Oakland Athletics	162	580	143	29	84	.247
2019	Oakland Athletics	127	483	129	36	91	.267
2020	Oakland Athletics	60	210	41	14	42	.195
2021	Oakland Athletics	156	565	153	39	111	.271
2022	Atlanta Braves	162	616	148	34	103	.240
2023	Atlanta Braves	162	608	172	54	139	.283
2024	Atlanta Braves	162	600	148	29	98	.247
2025	Atlanta Braves	162	624	170	29	95	.272
2026	Atlanta Braves	131	508	131	36	77	.258

Season-by-Season

2021Oakland AthleticsFirst Base 2020Oakland AthleticsFirst Base 2019Oakland AthleticsFirst Base 2018Oakland AthleticsFirst Base 2017Oakland AthleticsFirst Base 2016Oakland AthleticsOutfielder

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Matt Olson appears across the 2016-2021 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Matt Olson played 575 games with 517 hits and 373 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Matt Olson.

Chad Pinder Mark Canha Khris Davis Sean Manaea Paul Blackburn Chris Bassitt Frankie Montas Marcus Semien

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Matt Olson play?

Matt Olson was a first baseman who batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Matt Olson play for the Athletics?

Matt Olson appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 2016-2021.

Where was Matt Olson born?

Matt Olson was born on March 29, 1994 in Atlanta, GA.

What were Matt Olson's MLB career stats?

Over 1354 MLB games, Matt Olson hit .257 with 1286 hits, 324 home runs, and 885 RBI.

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