Is Matt Olson being overlooked in the National League MVP race? originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Matt Olson isn't the favorite to win the National League MVP award.
But dismissing the Atlanta Braves first baseman from the conversation would be increasingly difficult.
Olson has put together one of the strongest seasons of his career, entering the final stretch with 36 home runs, 77 RBIs, 31 doubles and an .865 OPS. He has accumulated 4.1 Baseball-Reference WAR while once again providing Atlanta with durability in the middle of its lineup.
So, is Olson the NL MVP?
#league
Matt Olson isn't the favorite to win the National League MVP award.
But dismissing the Atlanta Braves first baseman from the conversation would be increasingly difficult.
Olson has put together one of the strongest seasons of his career, entering the final stretch with 36 home runs, 77 RBIs, 31 doubles and an .865 OPS. He has accumulated 4.1 Baseball-Reference WAR while once again providing Atlanta with durability in the middle of its lineup.
So, is Olson the NL MVP?
#league
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