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Braves' Matt Olson is doing something not seen since Ted Williams in 1949
TL;DR
Matt Olson of the Atlanta Braves is achieving a historic level of performance not seen since Ted Williams in 1949, leading the majors in doubles, RBI, and runs scored.
Key points
- Matt Olson is having a historic season.
- He leads the majors in doubles, RBI, and runs scored.
- His performance has not been seen since Ted Williams in 1949.
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Matt Olson is on a historic stretch of productivity at the plate for the Atlanta Braves.
The big left-handed slugger has been so good that he's putting up a combination of numbers that hasn't been matched since Ted Williams in 1949 -- that's 77 years ago, for those keeping score at home.
The key is this: Olson ended a day leading the major leagues in doubles, RBI and runs scored.
He has the outright lead in all three: 15 doubles, 33 RBI, 35 runs.
The last player to do that this late in the season (or later) was Williams in 1949, according to OptaStats.
Williams' feat was admittedly a bit more impressive. He held the lead in all three on Sept. 19 of that year.
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Just for good measure, Olson is hitting .308 and also has 13 home runs.
Q&A
What records is Matt Olson breaking in 2023?
Matt Olson is leading the major leagues in doubles, RBI, and runs scored, a combination of stats not matched since Ted Williams in 1949.
How long has it been since a player matched Olson's performance?
It has been 77 years since a player, specifically Ted Williams, matched the performance metrics that Matt Olson is currently achieving.
What team does Matt Olson play for?
Matt Olson plays for the Atlanta Braves.
