They say the best ability is availability and Atlanta Braves' first baseman Matt Olson is proving that at historic levels this season. Olson played in his 507th consecutive game on Saturday.
Olson played in his 507th consecutive game on Saturday afternoon as the Braves took on the Pittsburgh Pirates, which pulled him into a tie with another Braves' first baseman on an impressive list in recent baseball history.Matt Olson has played 507 consecutive games, dating to 5/2/21No one is confusing Olson for Cal Ripken Jr. in terms of being the "Ironman," but it's very impressive what Olson has been able to do in modern baseball.
The 30-year-old Olson is generally one of the most productive hitters in baseball, having led baseball in home runs and RBI in 2023. This year, he's hitting just .220 with seven homers and 26 RBI. He also has a .316 on-base percentage. As for Teixeira, who Olson tied on this list, he spent 14 years in the big leagues with the Rangers, Braves, Angels and Yankees. Hit 409 career homers.
The Braves will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoon at PNC Park. First pitch is set for 1:35 p.m. ETFollow Fastball on FanNation on social mediaBrady Farkas is a baseball writer for Fastball on Sports Illustrated/FanNation and the host of 'The Payoff Pitch' podcast which can be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Videos on baseball also posted to YouTube. Brady has spent nearly a decade in sports talk radio and is a graduate of Oswego State University.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Matt Olson of the Atlanta Braves On Prestigious List with Stars of the 2000sAtlanta Braves' star Matt Olson played in his 492nd consecutive game on Wednesday when the Braves beat the Boston Red Sox. While a far cry from Cal Ripken's 'Iron Man' streak, this puts him alongside impressive company with other stalwarts of the 2000s.
Read more »
Atlanta Braves' Slugger Hits Huge Personal Milestone in Sunday's GameThough the Atlanta Braves lost on Sunday, it wasn't all bad as Atlanta Braves' slugger Matt Olson hit a huge personal milestone that deserves to be recognized.
Read more »
Homers by Acuña, Albies and Olson in 3rd lead Morton, Braves to win over MetsRonald Acuña Jr. hit a titanic home run, just before Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson also went deep in the third inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 4-2.
Read more »
Braves Strikeouts, Padres Singles Power San Diego to Series Opening Win Over BravesThe San Diego Padres took down the Atlanta Braves in game one, getting to Braves starter Max Fried in the 5th.
Read more »
Former Braves Outfielder Signs in AL West; Laments Leaving BravesThe Atlanta Braves are considered one of the best-run franchises in Major League Baseball. A perpetual World Series contender, the Braves are considered to hav
Read more »
Atlanta Braves Interested in Pulling Off Trade for Former Phillies StarterThe Atlanta Braves may move to make a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays for a former Philadelphia Phillies starter.
Read more »