Jul 22, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (28) hits an RBI-sacrifice fly against the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Expectations were high for Matt Olson heading into the 2021 season. The Oakland A’s first baseman was projected to tie Mike Trout for the American League lead in home runs while becoming a dark horse candidate for the MVP award. Olson certainly had his work cut out for him in order to be the player the baseball world had hoped for.