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Your post reminded me of the scoop he made at first too a few days ago.
We really should appreciate Olson more.
His situation is not typical. Comes to ATL and though he is from the area he has the unfortunate duty of replacing a Braves legend Freddie Freeman. I'll admit I was very against this from the start. How do you let Freddie walk after winning the WS?
Olson handled it with nothing but class from the beginning. He didnt try to be Freddie Freeman instead focusing on being the best Matt Olson he could be. Its worked.
All he has done in the 4-5 years since he replaced Freddie is perform. Hits for power and probably the best defensive 1b in the game. Oh and he never misses a game. Not ever. Has made every single start over that time.
I love his approach at the plate. He does not give away at bats. Rarely chases pitches out of the zone. He makes the pitcher come to him and then he is ready to pounce.
Plus I think he is just a really intelligent guy. Hearing him talk in after game interviews you can tell. Probably the guy on the Braves I would most want to have a few beers with.
Olson is a great player who will be in the HOF someday.
Rough night for Connor Thomas. In 2.2 innings of work, 10 hits 5 bb's, and 11 earned runs including 3 hr's. ERA stands at 21.32
Mets cruise 14-3.
At least the Fish came back in the 9th and shocked the Phillies.