Background
Oakland Athletics first-base/outfield prospect Matt Olson was one of three high-profile high school players selected by the club in the 2012 Draft. Olson joined current Chicago Cubs infielder Addison Russell and highly regarded Rays infielder Daniel Robertson to form a trio of superb high school athletes selected by Oakland to fortify its organizational depth. While Russell and Robertson were included in major trades by the A's, Olson remains with Oakland. For good reason. He is a major source of power.
The left-handed-hitting Olson is 6-foot-5 and 230 pounds of strength. He is No.