Matt Olson
Team: Atlanta Braves | Captured Plays: 288
Broadcaster Hot Take & Form Analysis
Matt Olson reminded everyone why he’s a perennial threat when he launched his 38th home run of the season against Philadelphia on September 11th. That early blast set the tone, proving that even when the pressure mounts, he can change a game in a single swing. He hasn't just been hunting homers, either; his ability to drive in runs was on full display during his productive stretch earlier that week, including a crucial sacrifice fly to help move the scoreboard against Tampa Bay.
However, that offensive momentum hit a massive speed bump during his most recent outing. The Phillies' staff seemed to have his number, leaving him with a frustrating sequence of outs that included a swinging strikeout and a costly ground ball into a double play in the opening inning. While an error by Alec Bohm allowed him to reach base once in the sixth, Olson has struggled to find any real rhythm at the plate, failing to record a single hit in his last several appearances.
We are witnessing a classic case of high-octane volatility from our star slugger. Between those sharp line-drive singles and his disciplined eye at the plate, there is clearly still plenty of life in the bat, but the recent string of flyouts and grounders is hard to ignore. If Olson can rediscover the timing that fueled that 38th long ball, he’ll be back to driving the engine, but right now, it's a total rollercoaster ride for anyone watching the box score.
🔥 Contributed Play-by-Play History
Recent GamesMatt Olson flies out to center fielder Justin Crawford.
Matt Olson reaches on a fielding error by first baseman Alec Bohm. Ronald Acuña Jr. to 3rd.
Matt Olson flies out to left fielder Brandon Marsh.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson grounds into a double play, first baseman Alec Bohm to shortstop Trea Turner to second baseman Luis Arraez. Ronald Acuña Jr. out at 2nd. Matt Olson out at 1st.
Matt Olson grounds out, shortstop Trea Turner to first baseman Alec Bohm.
Matt Olson lines out to center fielder Derek Hill.
Matt Olson flies out to center fielder Derek Hill.
Matt Olson walks.
Matt Olson homers (38) on a fly ball to left field.
Matt Olson flies out to right fielder Jonny DeLuca.
Matt Olson flies out to right fielder Jonny DeLuca.
Matt Olson singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Cedric Mullins.
Matt Olson grounds out sharply, second baseman Richie Palacios to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
Matt Olson out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Cedric Mullins. Drake Baldwin scores.
Matt Olson walks.
Matt Olson grounds out sharply, second baseman Richie Palacios to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
Matt Olson grounds out to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
Matt Olson flies out to center fielder Jonny DeLuca.
Matt Olson flies out sharply to center fielder Jonny DeLuca.
Matt Olson singles on a ground ball to right fielder Victor Mesa Jr. Ronald Acuña Jr. to 2nd.
Matt Olson grounds out, second baseman Luis Arraez to first baseman Alec Bohm.
Matt Olson singles on a ground ball to center fielder Justin Crawford.
J.T. Realmuto challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Matt Olson called out on strikes.
Matt Olson grounds out, shortstop Trea Turner to first baseman Alec Bohm.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson flies out to left fielder Brandon Marsh. Ronald Acuña Jr. to 3rd.
Matt Olson grounds out sharply, second baseman Luis Arraez to first baseman Alec Bohm.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson flies out to left fielder Edmundo Sosa.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson walks. Drake Baldwin to 3rd. Ronald Acuña Jr. to 2nd.
Matt Olson lines out sharply to left fielder Bryan De La Cruz.
Matt Olson flies out to left fielder Bryan De La Cruz.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson grounds out, second baseman Luis Arraez to first baseman Alec Bohm.
Matt Olson lines out to left fielder Daylen Lile.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson called out on strikes.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson hits a ground-rule double (33) on a line drive to center field.
Matt Olson flies out to left fielder Daylen Lile in foul territory.
Matt Olson lines out to second baseman Jorbit Vivas.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson grounds out to first baseman Bryce Eldridge.
Matt Olson flies out to left fielder Drew Gilbert.
Matt Olson strikes out on a foul tip.
Matt Olson grounds out, shortstop Christian Koss to first baseman Bryce Eldridge. Drake Baldwin scores.
Matt Olson singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Mickey Moniak. Brewer Hicklen scores. Ronald Acuña Jr. to 2nd.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson lines out to left fielder Mickey Moniak.
Matt Olson flies out sharply to left fielder Mickey Moniak.
Matt Olson flies out sharply to right fielder Troy Johnston.
Matt Olson singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Mickey Moniak.
Matt Olson grounds out to pitcher Jimmy Herget.
Matt Olson walks.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging. Ronald Acuña Jr. steals (19) 2nd base.
Matt Olson grounds out to first baseman TJ Rumfield.
Matt Olson singles on a fly ball to right fielder Zac Veen.
Matt Olson flies out to left fielder Jake McCarthy.
Matt Olson grounds out, second baseman Connor Norby to first baseman TJ Rumfield.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson grounds out to first baseman Freddie Freeman.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson grounds out, first baseman Freddie Freeman to pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Brock Stewart intentionally walks Matt Olson.
Matt Olson walks. Drake Baldwin to 2nd.
Matt Olson lines out sharply to right fielder Kyle Tucker.
Matt Olson flies out sharply to center fielder Alek Thomas.
Matt Olson homers (37) on a fly ball to right field.
Matt Olson doubles (32) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Alek Thomas.
Matt Olson flies out to left fielder Alex Call.
Matt Olson flies out to left fielder Alex Call in foul territory.
Matt Olson singles on a ground ball to right fielder Kyle Tucker. Drake Baldwin to 3rd.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson grounds into a double play, third baseman David Hamilton to first baseman Andrew Vaughn. Ronald Acuña Jr. out at 2nd. Matt Olson out at 1st.
Matt Olson grounds into a double play, second baseman Brice Turang to shortstop Joey Ortiz to first baseman Andrew Vaughn. Ronald Acuña Jr. out at 2nd. Matt Olson out at 1st.
Matt Olson flies out to right fielder Luis Lara.
Matt Olson flies out sharply to right fielder Luis Lara.
Matt Olson flies out to left fielder Jackson Chourio.
Matt Olson singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jake Bauers. Drake Baldwin to 3rd.
Matt Olson singles on a ground ball to left fielder Jackson Chourio. Ronald Acuña Jr. to 3rd.
Matt Olson flies out sharply to center fielder Luis Lara.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson grounds out, second baseman Chase Meidroth to first baseman Munetaka Murakami.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson flies out to left fielder Sam Antonacci in foul territory.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson walks.
Matt Olson singles on a line drive to left fielder Trevor Larnach.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson pops out to third baseman Brooks Lee in foul territory.
Matt Olson grounds out, second baseman Kody Clemens to first baseman Royce Lewis.
Matt Olson lines out sharply to right fielder Alan Roden.
Matt Olson grounds out to first baseman Royce Lewis.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson doubles (31) on a ground ball to right fielder Luke Keaschall.
Matt Olson flies out to center fielder Byron Buxton.
Matt Olson walks.
Matt Olson called out on strikes.
Matt Olson homers (36) on a fly ball to center field. Austin Riley scores. Drake Baldwin scores.
Michael Soroka intentionally walks Matt Olson.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson grounds out, pitcher Michael Soroka to second baseman Ketel Marte to first baseman Tim Tawa.
Matt Olson doubles (30) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Jorge Barrosa.
Matt Olson flies out to shortstop Geraldo Perdomo.
Matt Olson flies out to center fielder Ryan Waldschmidt.
Matt Olson singles on a fly ball to shortstop Geraldo Perdomo. Drake Baldwin to 3rd.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson lines out to second baseman Ildemaro Vargas.
Matt Olson lines out sharply to left fielder Ryan Waldschmidt.
Matt Olson grounds into a force out, third baseman Nolan Arenado to shortstop Geraldo Perdomo. Drake Baldwin out at 2nd. Matt Olson to 1st.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson grounds into a double play, shortstop Francisco Lindor to first baseman Jared Young. Ronald Acuña Jr. scores. Drake Baldwin out at 2nd. Matt Olson out at 1st.
Matt Olson flies out to left fielder A.J. Ewing.
Matt Olson homers (35) on a fly ball to right field. Drake Baldwin scores.
Matt Olson walks.
Matt Olson grounds out, first baseman Gabriel Arias to pitcher Nolan McLean.
Matt Olson flies out to shortstop Francisco Lindor.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson grounds out to first baseman Jared Young.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson called out on strikes.
Matt Olson singles on a line drive to center fielder A.J. Ewing. Drake Baldwin to 3rd.
Matt Olson challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Matt Olson called out on strikes.
Matt Olson homers (34) on a line drive to right center field.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson flies out sharply to center fielder Trent Grisham.
Matt Olson called out on strikes.
Matt Olson flies out to left fielder Heliot Ramos.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson homers (33) on a line drive to center field.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson flies out to right fielder Spencer Jones.
Matt Olson pops out to third baseman Ryan McMahon in foul territory.
Matt Olson reaches on a fielding error by center fielder Javier Sanoja. Matt Olson to 2nd.
Matt Olson walks.
Matt Olson homers (32) on a fly ball to center field.
Matt Olson walks.
Matt Olson doubles (29) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Esteury Ruiz, deflected by right fielder Javier Sanoja.
Matt Olson grounds out, second baseman Xavier Edwards to first baseman Kyle Stowers.
Matt Olson flies out to right fielder Griffin Conine.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson strikes out swinging.
Matt Olson hit by pitch. Ronald Acuña Jr. to 2nd.
Matt Olson doubles (28) on a line drive to right fielder Owen Caissie.
Matt Olson grounds out, shortstop Otto Lopez to first baseman Kyle Stowers.
Matt Olson singles on a line drive to left fielder Heriberto Hernández.
Matt 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.