{"id":102924,"date":"2025-06-27T00:25:42","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T04:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=102924"},"modified":"2025-06-27T00:25:42","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T04:25:42","slug":"braves-matt-olson-snubbed-all-star-finals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/06\/27\/braves-matt-olson-snubbed-all-star-finals\/","title":{"rendered":"Matt Olson Snubbed as All-Star Finalist Despite Anchoring Braves on Both Sides of the Ball"},"content":{"rendered":"

One notable name did not become an MLB All-Star finalist despite his two-way heroics as of late. Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson was notably snubbed when MLB released its list of All-Star finalists on Thursday night.<\/p>\n

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Jun 24, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) follows through on a two run single against the New York Mets during the sixth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Matt Olson Snubbed as NL All-Star Finalist<\/h2>\n

Olson\u2019s Slow Start<\/h3>\n

Olson came up short in the early months of the season, albeit partially due to bad luck<\/a>. By mid-May, the veteran’s numbers were concerning. On May 15, he had a .215 average with a .720 OPS, and through May 27, the first baseman had contributed just 10 hits in 50 at-bats with runners in scoring position. But as June nears its end, the Braves slugger has turned the tide, reminding everyone why he’s one of baseball\u2019s most versatile first basemen.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis season hasn\u2019t been ideal, but being able to cut the valleys out a little bit here and there, that\u2019s what the best players do,\u201d Olson said. \u201cIt\u2019s guys being able to nip it in the bud early and move on.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Olson Turns His Season Around<\/h3>\n

Move on he has. Olson is now on pace for his fourth 30-homer, 100-RBI campaign since 2021, showcasing his power and resilience. Atlanta manager Brian Snitker has taken notice.<\/p>\n

\u201cI see [Olson\u2019s] work and the intent to grow and to make those adjustments,\u201d Snitker said. \u201cIt\u2019s paying off, and I think it will continue to be that.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Olson has reemerged as a top force in the National League. He leads all NL first basemen in runs scored (46) and walks (50), ranks second in home runs (15), third in doubles (20) and his 3.3 WAR leads the entire position league-wide.<\/p>\n

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Feels like a good time to let you all know that Matt Olson leads all Major League 1B in WAR<\/p>\n

Seems All-Star worthy pic.twitter.com\/hTSy4rfWS2<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Brady Penn (@bradypenn21) June 25, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n