It can be harder to recognize greatness in the moment. It’s easy to look back at the history of the Atlanta Braves and know just how good Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews were. It’s harder to sit and watch right…
Atlanta Braves slugger Matt Olson hit his 40th home run of the season during a 6-2 victory against the Houston Astros on September 18, 2026. The home run marked his second career season with 40 or more home runs. The win also officially clinched a postseason berth for the Braves, marking their eighth playoff appearance in nine years.
With 186 home runs in his first five seasons with the franchise, Olson now ranks second in Braves history for home runs hit during a player's first five years. He has surpassed Hank Aaron, who hit 140 home runs in his first five seasons, and trails only Eddie Mathews, who holds the franchise record with 190 home runs.
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