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Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson continues to frustrate MLB Home Run Derby officials, declining an open invitation.
If only the three-time All-Star would change his mind and participate in the derby in Philadelphia.
To put on an entertaining opening act for the July 14 All-Star Game, quality, consistent sluggers are needed. Players like Olson, for example. Since joining the Braves in 2022, the 32-year-old has yet to miss an appearance and punctuated his outings by connecting on 171 home runs, fifth most in the MLB during that span.
A former Silver Slugger recipient, Olson clubbed his 25th home run of the season Thursday. It's what he does, reaching that milestone the past eight seasons.
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson continues to frustrate MLB Home Run Derby officials, declining an open invitation.
If only the three-time All-Star would change his mind and participate in the derby in Philadelphia.
To put on an entertaining opening act for the July 14 All-Star Game, quality, consistent sluggers are needed. Players like Olson, for example. Since joining the Braves in 2022, the 32-year-old has yet to miss an appearance and punctuated his outings by connecting on 171 home runs, fifth most in the MLB during that span.
A former Silver Slugger recipient, Olson clubbed his 25th home run of the season Thursday. It's what he does, reaching that milestone the past eight seasons.
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