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Matt Olson
Matt Olson at first base, Aug 05 2022 (cropped).jpg
Olson with the Atlanta Braves in 2022
Atlanta Braves – No. 28
First baseman
Born: (1994-03-29) March 29, 1994 (age 30)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 12, 2016, for the Oakland Athletics