Braves' Matt Olson soars up rankings as he eyes another 50-homer season
He's a big reason why Atlanta is off to a hot start.
Braves' Matt Olson soars up rankings as he eyes another 50-homer season originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Despite some worries about who would handle shortstop duties to start the season, the Atlanta Braves have gotten off to a fantastic start.
They hold the best record across MLB at 30-13, and already have a nine-game lead in the NL West. The pitching staff has been elite so far. They hold a combined 3.
06 ERA, leading all other MLB teams. They have also held opposing teams to an MLB-low . 205 batting average.
However, it is not just what the pitching staff is doing that is turning heads. The offense is also thriving as the team holds a combined . 272 average, which, you guessed it, leads MLB.