Truist Park will host the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby on Monday night. Atlanta Braves slugger Matt Olson will be one of the eight players who will compete for the title.
Olson replaces his teammate Ronald Acuña Jr., who is sitting out due to back tightness.
The Gwinnett County native will not only get to rep his hometown team, but also complete a full circle moment. Olson sat in the stands 25 years ago when Turner Field hosted the 2000 MLB Home Run Derby.
“I was 6. So, I don’t have too clear a memory of it.