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Atlanta Braves Fans Need to QUIT DISRESPECTING Matt Olson | Atlanta Braves Podcast

  • October 28, 2024



Atlanta Braves Fans Need to QUIT DISRESPECTING Matt Olson | Atlanta Braves Podcast

In this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby takes a comprehensive look at Matt Olson’s 2024 season. Despite being viewed as underwhelming compared to his 2023 stats, Olson’s situational hitting, defensive contributions, and overall improvements in the latter half of the season are highlighted with detailed statistics and insights. The episode explores his defensive accolades, including winning the Fielding Bible Award and being a Gold Glove finalist, as well as significant improvements in Defensive Runs Saved and Outs Above Average. Olson’s offensive performance is examined, noting changes in home run production, batting average, bat speed, and pull rate. Additionally, Freddie Freeman’s career and Hall of Fame prospects are discussed. Join for a thorough analysis, comparisons, and potential improvements under hitting coach Tim Hyers.

00:54 Freddie Freeman’s Impact and Braves Fans’ Reactions
02:08 Matt Olson’s 2024 Performance Breakdown
06:12 Situational Hitting and Defensive Highlights
10:31 Comparing 2023 and 2024 Seasons
13:59 Sponsor Message and Custom Cards
15:19 Analyzing What Went Wrong for Matt Olson
16:25 Analyzing Matt Olson’s Hitting Strategy
17:22 Matt Olson’s Bat Speed Decline
19:26 Challenges with Fastballs and Contact
19:39 Zone 3 Performance Analysis
20:57 Exit Velocity and Launch Angles
22:23 Hope for Improvement Next Season
26:31 Freddie Freeman’s Hall of Fame Prospects
28:21 Matt Olson’s Contributions to the Braves

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7 comments

  1. Why the hate? Because they are not fans of the front of the jersey. I love Freddie. But he is not on the Braves anymore. If you can’t embrace the players donning the ATL jersey, then can you call yourself a fan? Sure there are some players that give us heart palpitations, but they still wearing the ATL jersey. Freeman wasn’t traded. He left on his own. Regardless of the story being told from both sides, at the end of the day he left. I wish him well. I look forward to his HoF enshrinement.

  2. I don't hate Matt Olson, but I miss Freddie Freeman – like someone said on your chat – it doesn't matter much if you are a clutch hitter in April – it matters more in October.

  4. Matt Olson is a great 1st Baseman. He's a great hitter. Just like Freddie Freeman. Here's the difference. So far, in those clutch moments that really, really matter… Matt Olson just doesn't compare to Freddie Freeman in any manner. That could change. There's still time. But until he does do it in the big moments the way Freddie did, or does now for the Dodgers, Matt Olson will always be 2nd rate in Atlanta when talking about this subject. Unfortunate, but true.

  5. I think hate is much too strong of a word Lindsay. Scrutiny is a better word. I will say that he is the perfect candidate for Tim Hyers to work with on putting the ball in play when it's needed to score a run from 3rd or move a runner over… No more swings for the fence unless it's the right opportunity!

  6. Don’t hate Matt Olson? However, Freeman was the face of the Braves for many years! I will always miss him and his family! Olson does not have the same spark/spunk personality as FF! That is what I miss!

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