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Matt Olson: A Brief Biography
Matthew Kent Olson is an American professional baseball first baseman. He is currently signed to the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played for the Oakland Athletics in the MLB. Born March 29, 1994, in Atlanta, to parents Scott and Lee Olson, he attended Parkview High School in Lilburn, Georgia. He has an older brother named Zach who played as a pitcher for the Harvard Crimson.
Olson was drafted by the Athletics in the first round of the 2012 MLB draft and made his MLB debut with them in 2016. After six seasons with the Athletics, he was traded to the Braves prior to the 2022 season. Olson has won two Gold Glove Awards, and three Fielding Bible Awards, and was an All-Star in 2021 and 2023. He was also the MLB home run and RBI leader in 2023.
He currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife Nicole whom he married in November 2021. Olson has dedicated much of his spare time to extending his support with ReClif, a treatment and fitness center for people with autism. He was nominated for the Roberto Clemente Award for his tireless work in 2023.
Matt Olson Personal Information
| Name | Matthew Kent Olson |
| Age | 29 |
| DOB | March 29, 1994 |
| Nationality | American |
| Mother Name | Lee Olson |
| Father name | Scott Olson |
| Profession | Professional Baseball player |
| Net Worth | $51.2 million (estimated) |
| Height | 1.96 m |
| Weight | 102 kg |
| Education | Parkview High School |
| Relationship Status | Married |
Matt Olson's Early Life
Matt Olson was born on March 29, 1994, in Atlanta, to parents Scott and Lee Olson. He has one older brother called Zack, who was also a baseball player. Matt attended Parkview High School in Lilburn, Georgia. He led his school team to back-to-back state championships in 2011 and 2012.
He had a .431 batting average, 44 doubles, 45 home runs, 168 runs batted in (RBIs), and a fielding percentage over 0.980 during his high school career. Despite committing to play college baseball at Vanderbilt University, Olson instead decided to sign with the Oakland Athletics who drafted him in the first round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft.
Matt Olson's Personal Life
Matt Olson works closely with ReClif, a treatment and fitness center for people with autism. He was nominated by the Atlanta Braves for the 2023 Roberto Clemente Award for his tireless work. He also works with Autism Speaks, which is an organization dedicated to make ends meet for individuals with Autism. Another charity that he supports is School Of Imagination. It was founded in 2001 and is committed to providing early childhood education to children in need.
Olson holds the Parkview High School and Gwinnett County record for most wins and RBIs. Parkview paid him the loveliest tribute in February 2019, retiring his No. 21 jersey.
Matt Olson Family Background
Scott and Lee Olson are the parents of Matt Olson. They hail from Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., where Matt was born. Scott and Lee have another child, a son named Zach Olson. Zach was a baseball player too, and pitched for the Harvard Crimson. Matt's father was an avid baseball fan himself and coached his sons throughout their youth days.
Scott and Lee Olsen are both American nationals and hail from Lilburn Georgia. Matt, too, is an American national and holds an American passport.
Matt Olson wife
Matt Olson is married to Nicole Olson (Nee Nicole Noelle Kidder). Nicole attended Johns Creek High School and then went on to study global and international studies in Verona, Italy, in 2015. She then earned a BBA graduation in 2017 from the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia. Nicole worked internships while still in college, serving as a CBRE advisory and transactional service intern. She found herself a job in the field of finance after completing her graduation. She is currently employed with Jones Lang LaSalle, as a retail tenant advisor/associate. Jones Lang LaSalle is a worldwide provider of commercial real estate services.
Matt and Nicole first crossed paths in 2016 and started dating shortly afterward. They tied the knot on November 20, 2021, at the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta. They currently reside in Atlanta, Georgia.
Nicole Olson has a private Instagram account and her handle is @nicolenolson. She has roughly 350 posts, 1,709 followers, and is following 1,460 accounts as of October 2023.
Matt Olson Kids
Matt Olson and Nicole Olson do not have any children together as of yet.
Matt Olson's Social Media
Matt Olson has a public Instagram profile, and his handle name is @matt_olson21. He has posted 38 times, has 144k followers, and follows 673 handles as of October 2023. Most of his posts are dedicated to images of him and his wife Nicole.
Matt Olson's Net Worth
Matt Olson has an estimated net worth of $51.2 million as of 2023. His net worth was around $30.7 million in 2019 as per reports. It increased to $35.9 million in 2020, to $41 million in 2021, $46.1 million in 2022, and finally, $51.2 million in 2023. This increasing net worth is the result of his contract signing. He recently signed a deal worth a whopping $168 million. The deal spans from 2022 till 2030, with an annual average salary of $21 million.
Matt Olson Brand Ambassador
He is not a brand ambassador of any brand, though has endorsement deals with sports equipment brands Rawlings and Under Armour, space tourism company Virgin Galactic, and 40 Man Merch, a brand that makes men’s, women’s, and children’s t-shirts with themes of baseball. He uses Rawlings' gear and Under Armour clothes during all his games.
Matt Olson Achievements
Matt Olson has quite a few achievements to his name. They have been presented in a table format below:
| Season | Accolade | Team |
| 2018 | Gold Glove Award | Oakland Athletics |
| 2019 | Gold Glove Award | Oakland Athletics |
| 2021 | All-Star | Oakland Athletics |
| 2023 | All-Star | Atlanta Braves |
| 2023 | MLB home run leader | Atlanta Braves |
| 2023 | MLB RBI leader | Atlanta Braves |
Matt Olson's Contract
Matt Olson is currently tied to an 8-year / $168,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves. He is guaranteed $168,000,000 and has an annual average salary of $21,000,000. He will earn a base salary of $22,000,000 while carrying a total salary of $22,000,000 in 2024.
The clauses of his contract are mentioned below:
The contract has a club option of $20 million in 2030. Olson's unrestricted free agency will commence in 2031. Also, it was the largest total value contract in Atlanta Braves history at the time of signing.
Matt Olson’s contract breakdown:
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2012 | - | $1,079,700 | $1,079,700 | - | $1,079,700 |
| 2016 | $507,500 | - | $507,500 | - | $507,500 |
| 2017 | $535,000 | - | $535,000 | - | $535,000 |
| 2018 | $547,500 | - | $547,500 | - | $547,500 |
| 2019 | $575,000 | - | $575,000 | - | $575,000 |
| 2020 | $603,500 | - | $603,500 | - | $603,500 |
| 2021 | $5,000,000 | - | $5,000,000 | - | $5,000,000 |
| 2022 | $168,000,000 | - | $168,000,000 | - | $15,000,000 |
He signed his first contract with the Oakland Athletics in 2012. He received a signing bonus of $1,079,700. Next, in 2016, he got pre-arbitration of $507,500. He has stayed with Oakland Athletics till the 2021 season.. In 2017, he got pre-arbitration of $535,000. In 2018, he got pre-arbitration of $547,500. For the 2019 season, he got pre-arbitration of $ 575,000. For the 2020 season, he got pre-arbitration of approximately $603,000. In 2021 he got pre-arbitration of $5,000,000.
Matt Olson Diet
There is no information regarding Matt Olson's diet.
Matt Olson House
Matt Olson and his wife Nicole Olson currently reside in their Atlanta, Georgia, home. No other details have been disclosed by them or anyone else about their home.
Matt Olson Car
There is no information regarding Matt Olson's cars.
FAQ's On Matt Olson
A. Matt Olson plays as a first baseman for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB).
A. Matt Olson has played for the Oakland Athletics and the Atlanta Braves in his MLB career up until now.
A. Scott and Lee Olson are the proud parents of the Braves first baseman Matt Olson.
A. Matt Olson has an older brother called Zach Olson.
A. Matt Olson has been selected to two MLB All-Star games in his career up until now.
A. Matt Olson has a reported net worth of $51.2 million as of 2023
