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Matt Olson Leads MLB in Doubles, RBIs and Runs in Rare Early-Season Tear

The Braves slugger’s surge highlights his outsized role in Atlanta’s MLB-best start.

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May 5, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) runs the bases after hitting a solo-home run against the Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Olson crushed a tiebreaking ninth-inning homer Tuesday off Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz to seal a 3-2 Braves win in Seattle.
  • OptaSTATS reported he ended the day leading MLB outright in doubles (15), RBIs (33) and runs (35), a combo last seen this late with Ted Williams in 1949.
  • He also ranks near the top in power with an NL-leading 13 home runs and a 1.077 OPS through early May.
  • The 32-year-old recently reached 300 career homers, adding to a résumé that features three Gold Gloves at first base.
  • Analysts, including ESPN’s Jeff Passan and voices on The Rose Rotation, point to elite underlying metrics and defense as fuel for Atlanta’s scorching start.