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Olson's Iron Man Streak Hits New Milestone
6 Aug
Summary
- Matt Olson now ranks eighth all-time in consecutive games played.
- His streak began on May 2, 2021, while playing for the A's.
- He is on pace to potentially enter the top five longest streaks by 2028.
Braves first baseman Matt Olson has surpassed Stan Musial for eighth place on the all-time consecutive games played list, marking his 896th game on Wednesday night at Truist Park. His extraordinary streak commenced on May 2, 2021, while he was with the Oakland A's. This significant achievement places him with MLB's longest current consecutive games streak.
Olson has primarily been in the starting lineup throughout this remarkable stretch, having started all but one game. Projections indicate that if he continues to play consistently, he could rank among the top five longest streaks in baseball history by 2028. This places him in elite company, alongside players like Cal Ripken Jr. and Steve Garvey, who hold some of the most unbreakable records in the sport.
