Matt Olson’s demeanor is a perfect representation of Oakland’s current roster. Young, yet experienced. Charismatic, yet humble.
The two-time Gold Glover missed the first 35 games of last season with a broken hamate bone, yet Olson still managed to flirt with 40 home runs and 100 RBI. Defensively, he also continued to be one of the most sure-handed first basemen in the game.
It’s not just because he plays a corner infield position, but it certainly helps the analogy — Matt Olson is a bona fide cornerstone of the A’s product. Both on, and off the field.