Biography of Matt Olson [Age, Height, Wife, Kids, Family, Salary, Award & Net worth ]

The American professional baseballer Matt Olson is a left-handed batter who first started with an interest and is slowly marking his way up.

His value lies in his bat, which is often low-maintenance; however, he gives graceful hits that can’t be ignored.

Notably, Matt is the professional baseball first baseman for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Furthermore, he is also a right-handed pitcher whose focal point is his power and success with his versatility.

Not to mention, he first started his gameplay in the 2012 MLB Draft and has only gone uphill, re-focusing his arm strength and the plus being one of the most disciplined.

Today, this article will disclose all his information like Matt Olson’s family, early life, childhood, career, personal life, and many more.

So get ready to know more about Matt Olson, and stick with us till the end.

Quick Facts:

Full Name	Matthew Kent Olson
Date of Birth	March 29, 1994
Birth Place	Atlanta, Georgia
Nick Name	Oly
Religion	Christianity
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White
Zodiac Sign	Aries
Age	28 Years Old
Height	1.96 m (6 ft 4 inches)
Weight	104 kg (229.28 lb)
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Light Brown
Build	Athletic
Father’s Name	Scott Olson
Mother’s Name	Lee Olson
Siblings	An older brother, Zachary Olson
Education	Parkview High school
Marital Status	Married
Wife	Nicole Kidder
Kids	No
Profession	Baseball player
Position	First Baseman / Right fielder
Affiliations	Oakland Athletics (2016–present)
Active Years	2011-present
Net Worth	$5,000,000 average salary
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
Merch	Books, Bobblehead, Jersey
Last Update	August, 2022

Matt Olson | Early Life, Family & Education

On March 29, 1994, Olson was born under Aries’ star sign to his parents Scott Olson and Lee Olson.

Olson is the youngest son of his parents, and he grew up with his older brother, Zachary Olson, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Besides, his father was always encouraged to play the game and even went the extra mile to make them practice in the field.

When they were little, Scott Olson would take his son to a local park and make a goalpost out of trash cans to practice hitting.

Not only this, he used to drive his children over the southeast and parts of the U.S. to partake in games.

As his hard work paid off, Olsen’s older brother, Zachary, pitched for the Harvard University team, and Matt, himself, has appeared in the Major League.

Matt Olson | Amateur Career

Since his high school days in Parkview High School in Lilburn, Georgia, Olson started his baseball career.

During his first years, he played as a first base and pitcher, contributing to the back-to-back state championships in 2011 and 2012.

Furthermore, he bagged the Parkview High School and Gwinnett County records for wins and RBIs during his high school tenure.

In the bargain, Olson was featured as a number 21 jersey, and before high school graduation, he had recorded a .431 batting average, 44 doubles, 45 home runs, 168 RBIs, and a fielding percentage over 0.980.

Also, as he left high school, they graduated with his jersey along with him.

Right after it, he had planned to enroll in the Vanderbilt University for the Commodores baseball team; however, he dropped it to enter the Oakland Athletics.

Oakland Athletics first drafted him in the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft in the very first round.

Matt Olson | Professional Career

Minor League

The Year 2012

Olson’s foremost professional career commenced with the A’s affiliate in the Arizona Rookie League and Short Season Single-A Vermont Lake Monsters.

In the first season, he appeared in 50 games where he had batted .282 with nine home runs and 45 RBI.

To illustrate, in the Arizona League, Olson stood second in the home runs and fourth in doubles and RBI.

That year, he posted his season-best 10-game hitting streak from August 12 to 25, and hence, by the end of the season, Baseball America had named him the A’s No. 10 prospects.

The Year 2013

Olson commenced the year at Single-A Beloit, where he maintained .225 hits with 23 home runs and 93 RBI in 134 games.

In the meantime, he also stood second in the Midwest League in home runs and RBI, third in extra-base hits, fifth in walks, and tied for 10th in doubles.

Similarly, he was titled ML Midseason All-Star Team, and even Baseball America named him the best defensive first baseman.

Moving further, for the week of August 19-25, Olson managed to gain the Midwest League Player of the Week as he had eight runs, five doubles, five home runs, 12 RBI, and four multiple-hit games in seven games.

The Year 2014

In 138 games for the season, Olson recorded .262 with 37 home runs and 98 RBI for the Stockton Ports.

Consequently, he had 117 walks, which were recorded as the most in the minor league, while his home run stood in third place behind Kris Bryant and Joey Gallo.

As for the season, his other achievement was to lead CL first basemen in fielding percentage with .993.

The Year 2015

For the season, he made his Double-A with the Midland RockHounds, where he was successful in hitting .249 with 17 home runs and 75 RBIs in 133 games.

He, alongside his teammate Colin Walsh stood second in minor league baseball for the same walks.

Besides, Olson was selected for the Texas League Midseason All-Star Team and the All-Star Futures Game, where he had a .995 fielding percentage, .974 as an outfielder 11 outfield assists.

From April 20 to May 12, he recorded safe walks consecutively for 21 games, and till June 14, he a season-high four times walk in five plate appearances.

Likewise, he starred as a designated hitter for the South All-Stars in the Texas League All-Star Game at Corpus Christi on June 30.

Hence, by the end of the season, Baseball America ranked him as the A’s sixth-best prospect.

You can watch an overview of Olson’s biography on the website of ESPN.

Oakland Athletics

The Year 2016

Right with the start of the season, Oakland Athletics called up Olson for the Major league on September 12 as he played a total of 11 games for them.

At the same time, he was selected from Triple-A Nashville, where he made his debut at Kansas City.

Right then, he was titled as the first player drafted by the A’s out of high school to reach the majors following Trevor Cahill.

The Year 2017

At the commencement of next season, Olson started to divide his time between Oakland and Nashville, where he recorded 79 games for Nashville and 59 games for Oakland.

Oakland

Olson Played for the first time in the season for Oakland on April 21 against Seattle and appeared in another game during June 3-4 against Washington.

He hit his first league home-run at Chicago on June 24 while he had another two-run homer in the seventh inning for the team.

Thus, he had his first career multi-homer game, followed by being the only rookie in Major League history with 15 home runs over a 21-game stretch.

However, nearing the end of the season on September 24, he had strained his hamstring; therefore, he couldn’t attend any other games for the season.

Nashville

In the 79 games for the team, Olson had batted .272 with 23 home runs and 60 RBI hence, gaining the title of A’s Organization Hitter of the Year.

He also recorded his first two four-hit games against New Orleans and had a season-best 10-game hitting streak from May 15 to 25.

The Year 2018

Olson had his first full Majors this year as he featured in all 162 games as he batted .247 with 29 home runs and 84 RBI.

In the meantime, he claimed his award as a first baseman titled the American League Gold Glove Award. Right then, after being ranked third in the majors, he was selected for the Sporting News AL All-Star Team.

On March 29, against Los Angeles, Olson started the opening day at first base right on his birthday as he had 1-for-5 with a home run.

From May 31 to June 7, he induced a career-high seven-game hitting streak followed by his career-high five RBI against the Royals.

The Year 2019

On March 21, Olson appeared in a match of the Opening Series in Tokyo, Japan; however, he had to move out as he had pain in his right arm.

Following it, Olson underwent successful surgery to remove the hamate bone from the hand and returned healthily to the lineup on May 7.

Prior to his injury, he maintained 36 home runs and drove in 91 runs while batting .267 in 127 games while his home runs scored for the career-high.

Having all these, he made his way all through his second consecutive Rawlings Gold Glove for American League first basemen as he was ranked third in the majors and was seventh in Oakland.

Furthermore, he also bagged his second Fielding Bible Awards by ending the season with the career numbers .311, .233, and .221. In September, he posted his three straight games is for the fifth time.

You can find the latest news, stats, scouting reports, rankings, and more about Matt Olson on Baseball America website.

Matt Olson | Playing Style and Awards

Olson has a unique batting stance as he stands as a total package with his loud bat and his strong starting pitching.

As we talk about his hitting style, he relies on his quick hands and strong wrists, which is a total feast on fastballs. Although he has a short swing, it goes out to be compact with tremendous power.

Similarly, his defense has a good range of versatility with good reflexes and agility. Overall, he wins his game through his raw power.

• 2× Gold Glove Award (2018 & 2019)
• 3× Fielding Bible Award (2018–2020)

Matt Olson | Stats

Batting average	Home runs	Runs batted in
245	103	262

You can watch Olson’s career statistics on the website of baseball-reference.

Matt Olson | Fantasy Baseball

Olson is in fantasy baseball. In fact, he is quite popular there. You can watch Olson’s fantasy baseball news, rankings, projections, and stats on the website of Fantasypros.

Matt Olson | Fangraphs

Visit Fangraphs to watch Olson’s MLB statistics.

Matt Olson | Age, Height & Body Measurement

Having been born in 1994 makes Matt’s age 28 years old currently. He has an impressive personality and physical features. 

Moreover, the talented player Olsen has an athletic body with a rectangular face and fair skin type. He stands 1.96 m (6 ft 4 inches) tall and weighs 104 kg (229.28 lb).

Besides, he has brown hair with a beard’s light appearance, and his eyes are light brown in color.

Matt Olson | Net Worth

The total information about Olson’s earning is enclosed; however, he is reported to earn $5,000,000 as his average salary annually.

Is Matt Olson single? Love Life & Girlfriend

Olson is currently married to his long-time blonde girlfriend named Nicole Kidder. The duo shares a healthy relationship and does not have any kids right now.

They are seen going on vacations and having the time of their lives, either outside or cozy chills and Netflix indoors.

Social Media Presence:

Matt Olson is quite active on social media. You can follow him via these links.

Instagram handle	@matt_olson21
Twitter handle	@mattolson21
Facebook handle	Matt Olson

Some FAQs:

What is the current schedule of Matt Olson as of the COVID 19?

Although Olson does not have a fixed schedule for his day, he tries to wake up being positive and ready for the day despite the fact that he may not be on the baseball field.

Does Matt Olson play the first baseman for the Oakland Athletics?

Yes, Matt Olson fulfills the role of the first baseman for Oakland athletics on the field.

Did Oakland Athletics trade Matt Olson?

No, Oakland athletics hasn’t traded Matt Olson. He still plays for the team.

Did Matt Olson undergo surgery?

Matt Olson underwent hamate excision surgery on his right hand after injuring it while playing against the Seattle Mariners in Tokyo.

You can find his injury updates, reports, and history on the NBC Sports Edge website.

What is Matt Olson Jersey number?

Matt Olson wears jersey number #20 for the Oakland Athletics.