In this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby takes a comprehensive look at Matt Olson's 2024 season. Despite being viewed as underwhelming compared to his 2023 stats, Olson's situational hitting, defensive contributions, and overall improvements in the latter half of the season are highlighted with detailed statistics and insights. The episode explores his defensive accolades, including winning the Fielding Bible Award and being a Gold Glove finalist, as well as significant improvements in Defensive Runs Saved and Outs Above Average. Olson's offensive performance is examined, noting changes in home run production, batting average, bat speed, and pull rate. Additionally, Freddie Freeman's career and Hall of Fame prospects are discussed. Join for a thorough analysis, comparisons, and potential improvements under hitting coach Tim Hyers.

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