hangin n wangin 1,706 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 I said he had Bellinger type power earlier in this thread. I really believe he does. Those 24 hamates in 59 games his rookie year don’t lie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
papasmurf 1,026 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 0 hits in June with Ks piling up lately. I will bench him today to see if he breaks out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bradwatson 1,613 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Anybody know anything? He apparently was HBP and only had 1 AB last night. Can't find anything else on Twitter... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RJWMN24 57 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 He was HBP in the 1st, then drew a walk followed by a K. Mark Canha pinch hit for him in the 9th, though the A's were down 6-0 at the time. Doesn't seem like anything to be concerned with. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bradwatson 1,613 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 25 minutes ago, RJWMN24 said: He was HBP in the 1st, then drew a walk followed by a K. Mark Canha pinch hit for him in the 9th, though the A's were down 6-0 at the time. Doesn't seem like anything to be concerned with. Ah ok thanks for the info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BackyardBaseball 273 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 1 hour ago, bradwatson said: Anybody know anything? He apparently was HBP and only had 1 AB last night. Can't find anything else on Twitter... If a 79 mph pitch put him on the IL I’d be selling everywhere.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnonymousRob 3,508 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 #10 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roscobangs 270 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Since May 7 (the day Olson was activated), guess who leads the AL with 11 home runs? 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hangin n wangin 1,706 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 How many hamate bones does this guy have? Rotoworld claimed a sap of some sort. I demand an explanation. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mlb2019 170 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 8 minutes ago, hangin n wangin said: How many hamate bones does this guy have? Rotoworld claimed a sap of some sort. I demand an explanation. they also said Sandoval was putting on weight and that could add power. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnonymousRob 3,508 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Before he hit #11, he tried bunting for a hit against the shift. It went foul, so I guess he decided to launch the next pitch over the outfield wall. What's really scary is his hr/fb rate is slightly high, but within the realm of sustainability (as opposed to his rookie season). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hangin n wangin 1,706 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Rotoworld Blurb: Matt Olson hit his 14th home run of the year in Thursday's loss to the Angels. Advice: Angels starter Griffin Canning was pretty good on this night, but in the fourth inning he left a pitch where you don't leave a pitch to power hitters like Olson. The 25-year-old made him pay, launching a 431-foot homer to center to cut into the Angels' lead. It was the only hit for Olson in four at-bats on the evening. Having the hamate bone removed from your hand is supposed to sap your power, at least anecdotally, but Olson must have missed the memo -- in 46 games since returning from the injury, the first baseman has 14 home runs. Sap that. They are still at it with this sap thing. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnonymousRob 3,508 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 #17 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hangin n wangin 1,706 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 This guy is a legitimate beast. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jub Jub 291 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 7 hours ago, hangin n wangin said: This guy is a legitimate beast. Best hamate in the league! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dan 75 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Another bomb today. I'm starting to wonder if Olson will make it to 40 homers despite missing a month of the season. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
n00chness 89 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Two game hamate streak! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B&F 942 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Wish I had the good sense to take a chance on him with the injury. Congrats guys. Frustrating because I knew he was one of the premier power guys and still didn't roll the dice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kwolf68 357 Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 The moment he came back I have started him with no regards. Yes, he'll have his 0-4, 3 K games, but the dude will NEVER be on my bench due to his immense power. There are just some guys I play with no regard for matchups. If Oakland benches him, then I'll make a move, but guys who can easily hit a ball 450 feet don't go to the bench. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tesla 136 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 well, this thread has certainly quieted down. This is my post to get Olson going again. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scherzer 4-Seam 0 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kwolf68 357 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 On 8/8/2019 at 10:21 AM, tesla said: well, this thread has certainly quieted down. This is my post to get Olson going again. He was on base 3 times tonight. He is really doing a good job of not being such an all or nothing player this year and his at bats are really pretty solid, but I am ready for some more ALL. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tesla 136 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 i think it might have worked. hopefully this is this is the start of some bountiful HR's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kwolf68 357 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 7 minutes ago, tesla said: i think it might have worked. hopefully this is this is the start of some bountiful HR's He really had some good ABs today, his strike out was just a brilliant 3-2 change by Gio. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnonymousRob 3,508 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 On 8/11/2019 at 4:37 PM, tesla said: i think it might have worked. hopefully this is this is the start of some bountiful HR's 2 bombs tonight. 25 on the season in 327 at bats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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