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Matt Olson’s Fielding Bible win puts Braves first baseman in rare company

Matt Olson's recent Fielding Bible Award win puts him in company of some of the best defensive players in baseball history.

By Steven Teal · House That Hank Built

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 8:11 PM

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Matt Olson won his sixth Fielding Bible Award, surpassing Albert Pujols for the most all-time at first base.
Olson led all MLB first basemen with 11 outs above average and a 12 fielding run value.
The award ties Olson with Yadier Molina and Andrelton Simmons for second-most wins across all positions.

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Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson has won the Fielding Bible Award, recognizing him as the best defensive first baseman in Major League Baseball for the 2026 season. The victory marks Olson's sixth career Fielding Bible Award, surpassing Albert Pujols for the most all-time wins at first base.

Olson led all MLB first basemen with 11 outs above average and a 12 fielding run value, narrowly edging out San Diego Padres first baseman Ty France. With six awards, Olson is now tied with Yadier Molina and Andrelton Simmons for the second-most Fielding Bible honors across all positions, trailing only Mookie Betts.

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