I am fan of Olson. I love this dudes swing. The Braves have another WS title coming their way in the next few years, or maybe this year, and he will be a big part of it.
This young man put me in the mind of Dale Murphy. His manner, his demeanor and his ability! When I was a boy I watched Dale Murphy (Mr. Clean) if some of you remember that. We need more like them both in baseball. Not the flamboyance and drama of today! Thank you Dale Murphy and Matt Olson. These are the heros kids need to look up to!
I'm a Bay Area native. I've been an Oakland A's fan for 50 years. I watched and fell in love with Matt Olson in Oakland. In 2019 I moved to Tennessee. In 2021 I became a Braves fan as I watched their thrilling journey to the World Series victory. Then I celebrated the arrival of a young man whom I already admired to a team I had learned to love. I love baseball, and I'm thrilled to see this talented young man fulfill his childhood dreams !
I’m just now finding out Matt went to Parkview in Lilburn! I went to Camp Creek elementary as a kid! Already loved the dude and now I find out I grew up in the exact same town as he did.
I’m from south texas and a die hard Atlanta Braves , I grew up a watching the onTBS and i was watching since 1989 loved watching them everyday after school. One day I’ll go see them before my time is. Batting cancer right now on my kidneys. Praying that everything goes well and I can go see them live
I actually think 2-3 years from now all Braves fans will understand what we are trying to build by adding Matt. So much talent on that time, so much fun to watch.
Fast-forward a month from when this video was posted and Matt is hitting his stride and playing great. He's going to be a cornerstone of what the Braves do for a longtime
Umm, no he's not. He's only hitting .248 with only 8 home runs. His strikeouts have risen while his OPS has nose-dived. All the home runs that he hit last year have turned into doubles this year.
@@lavs8696 Why would I be eating my words? The statement of Fast-Forward a month from when this video was posted and Matt is hitting his stride and playing great." I responded with no he's not and then posted what his stats were at the particular moment. Nowhere did I say anything about his future production? My statement was about what he was doing at the specific time. Nowhere did I ever say that he wouldn't turn things around
Dad teary eyed talking bout how proud he’s is of his son is something not easily earned but such a privilege when it happens! Way to go Matt! -Sad White Sox Fan
It is 9/14/23 and he is number 1 and tied the franchise record in home runs with 51. He is sitting at 128 RBI’s and could break the current braves record of 132
Love Freddie, I’m mad the Braves let that one get away, happy for Freddie though and as a Braves fan for life, I honestly couldn’t think of a better guy to play other than Freddie, and he’s not expected to be Freddie Freeman, we want Matt Olson. CHOP CHOP!
Olson had 2 bombs last night and leading the MLB in doubles. BRAVES are the hottest team in baseball at this point 6/29/2022 After Freddie just came through Atlanta and finally recieved his ring, it's clear Freddie is and always will be a brave no matter what jersey he's wearing. His agent is the one to thank for this situation. In my mind everyone won except Freddie. I bet Freddie would pay twice his contract to go back and forget this ever happened.
Huge A’s fan but Olson is my biggest inspiration by far… I’m a lefty and a pitcher and first baseman. When he got traded I was devastated. I still am. If he got traded though I’m so glad it’s to the Braves. Rooting for him!!
Yes, but they are paying him to lead the league in home runs. Doubles are great if you are a .300 hitter. When you are hitting only .248 with significantly more strikeouts, those doubles need to be home runs.
I'm an a's fan and we can't afford our players like Matt Olson I miss this guy he really is smooth with the glove at first base and offensively I'm sure he's numbers will be better in Atlanta I like his swing
Then he comes to the braves and hits 50+ homers and is top 4 in MVP voting in his hometown.. call it destiny if you want. Solid replacement for freeman.
He's in his prime years right now, and from what I have seen, he is a good player. I'm not sure I would call him a great player. I also have worries about how his swing will age because of its length.
I am fan of Olson. I love this dudes swing. The Braves have another WS title coming their way in the next few years, or maybe this year, and he will be a big part of it.
This young man put me in the mind of Dale Murphy. His manner, his demeanor and his ability! When I was a boy I watched Dale Murphy (Mr. Clean) if some of you remember that. We need more like them both in baseball. Not the flamboyance and drama of today! Thank you Dale Murphy and Matt Olson. These are the heros kids need to look up to!
Also hearing Matt’s dad talk about that first at bat. Man that’s what dads dream of. So cool. Hometown guys just mean more
I'm a Bay Area native. I've been an Oakland A's fan for 50 years. I watched and fell in love with Matt Olson in Oakland. In 2019 I moved to Tennessee. In 2021 I became a Braves fan as I watched their thrilling journey to the World Series victory. Then I celebrated the arrival of a young man whom I already admired to a team I had learned to love. I love baseball, and I'm thrilled to see this talented young man fulfill his childhood dreams !
I’m just now finding out Matt went to Parkview in Lilburn! I went to Camp Creek elementary as a kid! Already loved the dude and now I find out I grew up in the exact same town as he did.
I’m from south texas and a die hard Atlanta Braves , I grew up a watching the onTBS and i was watching since 1989 loved watching them everyday after school. One day I’ll go see them before my time is. Batting cancer right now on my kidneys. Praying that everything goes well and I can go see them live
I actually think 2-3 years from now all Braves fans will understand what we are trying to build by adding Matt. So much talent on that time, so much fun to watch.
This comment aged well, he just crushed his 51st home run.
@@mikea5205now he’s at 53!
man with vision
Can’t go wrong with either. Freddie has some gas left in the tank but Olson has his youth. Either way, 2 guys every team would love to have.
Fast-forward a month from when this video was posted and Matt is hitting his stride and playing great. He's going to be a cornerstone of what the Braves do for a longtime
Umm, no he's not. He's only hitting .248 with only 8 home runs. His strikeouts have risen while his OPS has nose-dived. All the home runs that he hit last year have turned into doubles this year.
@@alexh8613 eating your words?
@@alexh8613 definitely eating his words now
@@lavs8696 Why would I be eating my words? The statement of Fast-Forward a month from when this video was posted and Matt is hitting his stride and playing great." I responded with no he's not and then posted what his stats were at the particular moment. Nowhere did I say anything about his future production? My statement was about what he was doing at the specific time. Nowhere did I ever say that he wouldn't turn things around
@@alexh8613 "He's going to be a cornerstone of what the Braves do for a longtime"
"Umm, no he's not"
u can spin it however u want, just take the L
I already liked Matt...I like him even more now! His parents are freakin adorable :-)
Coming back to rewatch this after Matt just broke the franchise record for home runs congrats Matt looking forward to the next 6 years with you
Now he’s breaking franchise records! Incredible! 🪓🫶🏼
U can see the proudness of Matt Olson's father
My favorite. Go Matt!
Ill forever be a Matty Moonbombs Olson fan! Thank you for your awesomeness in the green and gold sir!
Me too!! My number in softball is 28 because of him
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Dad teary eyed talking bout how proud he’s is of his son is something not easily earned but such a privilege when it happens! Way to go Matt!
-Sad White Sox Fan
It is 9/14/23 and he is number 1 and tied the franchise record in home runs with 51. He is sitting at 128 RBI’s and could break the current braves record of 132
Love Freddie, I’m mad the Braves let that one get away, happy for Freddie though and as a Braves fan for life, I honestly couldn’t think of a better guy to play other than Freddie, and he’s not expected to be Freddie Freeman, we want Matt Olson. CHOP CHOP!
Olson had 2 bombs last night and leading the MLB in doubles. BRAVES are the hottest team in baseball at this point 6/29/2022
After Freddie just came through Atlanta and finally recieved his ring, it's clear Freddie is and always will be a brave no matter what jersey he's wearing. His agent is the one to thank for this situation. In my mind everyone won except Freddie. I bet Freddie would pay twice his contract to go back and forget this ever happened.
Huge A’s fan but Olson is my biggest inspiration by far… I’m a lefty and a pitcher and first baseman. When he got traded I was devastated. I still am. If he got traded though I’m so glad it’s to the Braves. Rooting for him!!
Now he’s leading Freddy in most stats! Let’s go baby!
So happy for you Matt, thank you for all you did here in Oakland, you gave us fans so many memories!
It's been a little up and down, but I am very excited to see what he does in Atlanta. Already leading the league in doubles.
Yes, but they are paying him to lead the league in home runs. Doubles are great if you are a .300 hitter. When you are hitting only .248 with significantly more strikeouts, those doubles need to be home runs.
@@alexh8613 He’s adjusting
Awesome story
Nice story all around
I'm an a's fan and we can't afford our players like Matt Olson I miss this guy he really is smooth with the glove at first base and offensively I'm sure he's numbers will be better in Atlanta I like his swing
A’s fan here also. He’s my biggest inspiration. We already clearly miss him… being an A’s fan is ROUGH
Become a Braves fan. It’s not bandwagon leaving a team who’s owner doesn’t care about winning
I love this guy
I love how Jeff Francoeur just can't let it go. He was a flash in the pan. Good for Matt. Worthy replacement of Freddie.
Biggggg shoes to fill. Hopefully he can just be his own person. Build his own legacy as a player.
Then he comes to the braves and hits 50+ homers and is top 4 in MVP voting in his hometown.. call it destiny if you want. Solid replacement for freeman.
If we must lose Freddie (which still hurts), there can't be a better replacement than Olson
I miss freddy a lot. but I'm so glad we have a Georgia boy on 1st
Best GM in baseball
I think Olsen was one of the best decisions the Braves have made in years.
lilburn is east not west of Truist Park.. just fyi.
Yeah I like fucking died laughing when I heard that LOL
My friends dad coached him in high school
Lilburn is East of Atlanta
His mom is my 5th grade teacher
I hope it works out for us I like him so far but he slugging right now
3:00 sheeesh that’s a tall order 😂
show his buzzer in atl
He's in his prime years right now, and from what I have seen, he is a good player. I'm not sure I would call him a great player. I also have worries about how his swing will age because of its length.
30 miles WEST?!
LILBURN IS NOT WEST OF SMYRNA LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOO
thank god i wasn’t the only one who thought this 😂
Should have dumbed ozuna and kept Freddy as dh/1st and still got Matt.
To me that’s not smart. Why would you keep two first basemen that are getting a ton of money… your paying for 2 which is crazy unnecessary
i hope they dump ozuna and keep Vaughn..the kid is badass.. just watch what he does in the next 7 years
Been a fan of Atl since 1993 but I seriously can't stand this dude at all
Freddie bettah
🤣🤣🤣
I'm glad we have a true, home-grown first baseman, shedding ourselves from that lying, despicable carpet-bagger Freddie Freeman.
Yet he's had 3 errors in as many days 🤣
Not home grown, but obtained him via trade. He is from ATL.
@@DMalltheway how is he not homegrown?
@@TundraEFW yet leads the league in doubles😂. He’s got big shoes to fill and it’s only been something like 40 games.
@@stu1844 Drafted and developed by the A’s, therefore not homegrown
A $168 million contract and he doesn't need a college degree.