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Olson's Streak: An Eye Injury Nearly Ended It
13 Apr
Summary
- Olson's 798-game streak began after a near-miss eye injury in 2021.
- He is tied for 11th-longest streak in MLB history.
- Olson could own the fifth-longest streak by 2028.
Matt Olson's remarkable consecutive games played streak, currently at 798 games as of Sunday night, almost ended before it began. In April 2021, Olson sustained a severe eye injury from a batting cage incident in St. Petersburg, which nearly caused permanent vision damage.
Following treatment and scans, Olson returned to the lineup on May 2, 2021, commencing a streak that has since placed him 11th on MLB's all-time list. He is on pace to enter the top 10 this May, surpass Stan Musial by August, and potentially achieve the fifth-longest streak by 2028.
This durability is notable, especially in modern baseball. Olson has started all but one game in his streak, demonstrating consistent readiness and resilience. The second-longest active streak belongs to Pete Alonso at 431 games, highlighting Olson's exceptional consistency.
