Here’s a comprehensive look at Matt Olson his 2025 contract, stats, personal life, and more:
2025 Contract Details
Olson is in the third year of his 8‑year, $168 million extension signed in March 2022 with the Atlanta Braves, running through 2029 with a $20 million club option for 2030
His salary for 2025 is $22 million base, consistent with each year from 2024–2029 .
2025 Season Stats (as of mid‑June)
Batting Average: .247 (tied 102nd in MLB)
Home Runs: 14 (tied 18th)
RBIs: 43 (tied 25th)
OPS: .822 (tied 37th)
Recent Trends & Advanced Metrics
Over his last 20 games: batting .263, slugging .553, OPS .878 with 6 HRs, 11 RBIs.
Career‑best metrics in 2025 include barrel rate (18.6%), hard‑hit rate (56.6%), and exit velocity (94.7 mph)—placing in the top few percent in MLB .
Strike/ball luck has been shaky: BABIP dipped to .269 (vs .302 in 2023), tempering expected batting average (.254 xAVG) and slugging (.548 xSLG) .
Recently led the Braves with a 3-hit, 3-run performance in a dominant 8–2 win over Colorado .
Personal Life & Off-Field Work
Wife: Married Nicole Kidder in November 2021; they welcomed a son in December 2024, residing in Atlanta .
Family & Early Life: Born March 29, 1994, in Atlanta. His dad coached him in youth baseball; older brother Zack played at Harvard .
Charitable Involvement: Nominee for the 2023 Roberto Clemente Award; advocates for autism awareness with ReClif – a treatment and fitness center .
⚾ Career Highlights & Bio
Draft & Debut: Picked 47th overall in 2012 by the Oakland Athletics; MLB debut on September 12, 2016 .
Awards:
2× All-Star (2021 AL, 2023 NL)
2× Gold Glove winner (2018, 2019)
2023 Silver Slugger Award, MLB home run (54), and RBI leader .
Atlanta Braves: Traded in March 2022; hit franchise‑record 54 homers and 139 RBIs in 2023; reached 1,000 career hits in April 2025
Durability: Played all 162 games in 2022–2024, joining elite company as the only player to do that across 3 consecutive 162‑game seasons .
Summary
Olson’s $22 million cap hit in 2025 is part of a top-of-market extension, including a club option in 2030. Despite some unlucky batted‑ball stats this season, his power metrics remain elite, and he continues to contribute key offensive performances. Off the field, he’s grounded—residing in Atlanta with his wife and young son, actively advocating for autism awareness, and maintaining strong family ties.
Let me know if you’d like a deeper dive into his advanced metrics, contract comparables, or career projections!
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