CSN Bay Area · Feb 10, 2020
Matt Olson Q&A: A's slugger discusses favorite actor, on-deck routine
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. It’s scary to think about where the next few seasons could take him if the “next steps” keep coming.