Matthew Kent Olson is an American professional baseball first baseman who plays for the Atlanta Braves in Major League Baseball (MLB). Drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the first round of the 2012 MLB Draft, he debuted with the team in 2016 and played six seasons before being traded to Atlanta in 2022, where he signed an eight-year contract extension. Known for his power hitting and elite defensive skills, Olson is a three-time MLB All-Star (2021, 2023, 2025), a two-time Gold Glove Award winner, a Silver Slugger recipient, and a four-time Fielding Bible Award winner, solidifying his reputation as one of the league’s top first basemen.