Matt Olson
Team: Atlanta Braves | Captured Plays: 134
Broadcaster Hot Take & Form Analysis
Matt Olson is absolutely torching right now, riding a massive wave of power that has opposing pitchers looking terrified. Over his last three outings against Washington, he’s been nothing short of legendary, launching home runs in each contest to climb from 29 to 31 on the season. That most recent blast on August 2nd wasn't just a solo shot; it was part of a multi-hit performance that included a sharp line drive single to left field, proving he is seeing the ball with incredible clarity.
When the pressure mounts, Olson finds a way to move the needle for his squad. Just a few days back against the Mets, he turned the tide with a towering two-run home run to center field and followed it up with an RBI single to keep the momentum surging. He isn't just swinging for the fences, though; he’s actively driving in runs and showing discipline at the plate, even drawing walks to set the stage for the heart of the order.
It hasn't been a perfectly linear ride, as we saw a brief cooling period on July 30th where he went hitless through four straight appearances. However, that's the hallmark of a true slugger—the ability to shake off a quiet night and immediately return to elite production. After that momentary lull, he has completely reinvented himself, turning a potential slump into one of the most dominant power stretches we've seen all summer.
🔥 Contributed Play-by-Play History
Recent GamesMatt Olson pops out to second baseman Nasim Nuñez.
Matt Olson singles on a line drive to left fielder Daylen Lile. Ronald Acuña Jr. out at 3rd on the throw, left fielder Daylen Lile to third baseman Jorbit Vivas. Matt Olson to 2nd.
Matt Olson homers (31) on a fly ball to right field.
Matt Olson grounds out to first baseman Andrés Chaparro.
Matt Olson walks. Drake Baldwin to 3rd. Ronald Acuña Jr. to 2nd.
Matt Olson pops out to second baseman Nasim Nuñez.
Matt Olson grounds out, third baseman Brady House to first baseman Luis García Jr.
Matt Olson homers (30) on a fly ball to right field.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson doubles (27) on a fly ball to center fielder Jacob Young.
Matt Olson called out on strikes.
Matt Olson homers (29) on a fly ball to right field.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson flies out to center fielder Dylan Crews.
Matt Olson grounds out, second baseman Nasim Nuñez to first baseman Luis García Jr.
Matt Olson flies out to right fielder James Wood.
Matt Olson grounds into a double play, shortstop Francisco Lindor to first baseman Jared Young. Drake Baldwin out at 2nd. Matt Olson out at 1st.
Matt Olson called out on strikes.
Matt Olson homers (28) on a fly ball to center field. Drake Baldwin scores.
Matt Olson singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Luis Robert Jr. Jim Jarvis scores. Drake Baldwin to 3rd.
Matt Olson called out on strikes.
Matt Olson pops out to third baseman Bo Bichette in foul territory.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson called out on strikes.
Matt Olson walks.
Matt Olson grounds into a double play, first baseman Jared Young to shortstop Francisco Lindor to first baseman Jared Young. Ronald Acuña Jr. to 3rd. Drake Baldwin out at 2nd. Matt Olson out at 1st.
Matt Olson flies out sharply to center fielder Leody Taveras.
Matt Olson walks.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson pops out to first baseman Pete Alonso.
Matt Olson doubles (26) on a sharp fly ball to right fielder Leody Taveras.
Matt Olson strikes out on a foul tip.
Matt Olson challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Matt Olson called out on strikes.
Matt Olson challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Matt Olson walks.
Matt Olson grounds out to first baseman Pete Alonso.
Matt Olson grounds out, second baseman Jackson Holliday to first baseman Pete Alonso.
Matt Olson homers (27) on a fly ball to right center field. Joey Bart scores. Jim Jarvis scores.
Matt Olson grounds out to first baseman Pete Alonso.
Matt Olson singles on a ground ball to right fielder Leody Taveras.
Chadwick Tromp challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Matt Olson called out on strikes.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson grounds out, second baseman Jake Cronenworth to first baseman Ty France.
Matt Olson flies out to center fielder Jase Bowen.
Matt Olson pops out to third baseman Manny Machado.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson singles on a fly ball to left fielder Gavin Sheets. Drake Baldwin scores. Ozzie Albies to 2nd.
Matt Olson singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Jackson Merrill. Drake Baldwin to 2nd.
Matt Olson pops out to second baseman Jake Cronenworth.
Matt Olson walks.
Matt Olson walks. Drake Baldwin to 3rd. Ozzie Albies to 2nd.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson singles on a fly ball to center fielder Jackson Merrill. Jim Jarvis to 3rd.
Matt Olson walks.
Matt Olson flies out to left fielder Gavin Sheets.
Matt Olson pops out to first baseman Ty France in foul territory.
Matt Olson grounds out softly, shortstop Sung-Mun Song to first baseman Ty France.
Matt Olson grounds into a double play, first baseman Ty France to shortstop Sung-Mun Song to first baseman Ty France. Ozzie Albies out at 2nd. Matt Olson out at 1st.
Matt Olson flies out to center fielder Jackson Merrill.
Matt Olson singles on a line drive to left fielder Wyatt Langford.
Matt Olson doubles (25) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Cam Cauley.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson walks.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson grounds out, second baseman Nicky Lopez to first baseman Jake Burger.
Matt Olson grounds out, second baseman Nicky Lopez to first baseman Jake Burger.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Kyle Higashioka challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Matt Olson called out on strikes.
Matt Olson walks. Drake Baldwin to 3rd. Ozzie Albies to 2nd.
Matt Olson challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Matt Olson called out on strikes.
Matt Olson homers (26) on a fly ball to right field.
Matt Olson walks. Drake Baldwin to 3rd. Ozzie Albies to 2nd.
Matt Olson singles on a ground ball to right fielder Brandon Nimmo.
Matt Olson grounds out, shortstop Masyn Winn to first baseman Alec Burleson. Ozzie Albies to 3rd.
Matt Olson grounds out sharply, shortstop Masyn Winn to first baseman Alec Burleson.
Matt Olson singles on a line drive to right fielder Jordan Walker.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson reaches on a fielding error by first baseman Alec Burleson. Ozzie Albies to 2nd.
Matt Olson called out on strikes.
Matt Olson singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jordan Walker. Michael Harris II to 3rd.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson hit by pitch.
Matt Olson pops out to third baseman Blaze Jordan.
Matt Olson grounds out, first baseman Alec Burleson to pitcher Kyle Leahy.
Matt Olson walks.
Matt Olson flies out to left fielder Bryan Reynolds.
Matt Olson walks. Ozzie Albies to 2nd.
Matt Olson grounds out, shortstop Jared Triolo to first baseman Tyler Callihan. Ozzie Albies to 3rd.
Matt Olson homers (25) on a fly ball to right field.
Matt Olson flies out to left fielder Bryan Reynolds.
Matt Olson called out on strikes.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson grounds into a double play, first baseman Ryan O'Hearn to shortstop Jared Triolo to pitcher Paul Skenes. Michael Harris II out at 2nd. Matt Olson out at 1st.
Matt Olson flies out to left fielder Bryan Reynolds.
Matt Olson doubles (24) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Esmerlyn Valdez.
Luke Weaver intentionally walks Matt Olson.
Matt Olson homers (24) on a line drive to left field. Ozzie Albies scores.
Matt Olson flies out to center fielder A.J. Ewing.
Matt Olson reaches on a fielder's choice out, pitcher Freddy Peralta to shortstop Ronny Mauricio. Ozzie Albies out at 3rd. Matt Olson to 2nd.
Matt Olson homers (23) on a fly ball to right field.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson doubles (23) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Carson Benge.
Matt Olson challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Matt Olson called out on strikes.
Matt Olson grounds out, second baseman Brett Baty to first baseman Mark Vientos.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson lines out to left fielder Tyrone Taylor.
Matt Olson lines out sharply to right fielder Carson Benge.
Matt Olson grounds out to first baseman Mark Vientos.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson singles on a ground ball to right fielder Carson Benge. Drake Baldwin to 2nd.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson homers (22) on a fly ball to right field.
Matt Olson homers (21) on a fly ball to right center field.
Matt Olson walks.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson flies out sharply to left fielder Lars Nootbaar.
Matt Olson flies out to right fielder Jordan Walker.
Matt Olson flies out to left fielder Lars Nootbaar.
Matt Olson walks. Drake Baldwin to 3rd. Ozzie Albies to 2nd.
Matt Olson flies out to right fielder Jordan Walker. Drake Baldwin to 3rd.
Matt Olson flies out sharply to center fielder Nathan Church.
Matt Olson lines out sharply to right fielder Jordan Walker.
Matt Olson grounds out, shortstop Masyn Winn to first baseman Alec Burleson.
Matt Olson doubles (22) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Nathan Church.
Matt Olson grounds out, shortstop Masyn Winn to first baseman Blaze Jordan.
Matt Olson walks.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Iván Herrera challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Matt Olson called out on strikes.