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First Things First with A’s first baseman Matt Olson

First Things First with A’s first baseman Matt Olson

FromThe SIS Baseball Podcast


First Things First with A’s first baseman Matt Olson

FromThe SIS Baseball Podcast

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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Apr 22, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On this edition of the Sports Info Solutions Baseball Podcast, two-time Fielding Bible Award winner Matt Olson (@mattolson21) joins Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) from Atlanta to talk shop – defensive excellence at first base. Matt remembers the first time he made a great defensive play (2:40), the state of Georgia’s excellence when it comes to great defense (4:09), who he watched growing up (5:30), his conversion from third base to first base as a kid (6:18), the disadvantages of being a right-handed first baseman (9:23), and how wide he’s willing to play (10:34). Matt also explains what it’s like to play first base in Oakland with its wide foul territory (13:20), the preparation that goes into playing the position and how it pays off (16:07), the mental side of playing first base and the challenge of not taking a slump into the field (17:26), his favorite Matt Chapman play (19:25), and the things he most wants to improve upon (20:58).Thanks for tuning in. Stay safe and stay well.
Released:
Apr 22, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The R&D team at Sports Info Solutions is joined by special guests to discuss notable topics related to baseball analytics and defensive excellence. Hosted by Mark Simon.