Matthew Olson

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Sport: Boy's Baseball
HS Grad Year: 2022
Recruitment Status: Committed
Position 1: Second Base
Position 2: Pitcher
Ht. / Wt.: 5' 9'' / 150 lbs.
School Jersey #: 3
Club Jersey #: 8
School: Northwest Christian School
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Club Team: Marucci Athletics 2022 (Ponce)
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GPA: 3.52
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PERSONAL STATEMENT
For as long as I can remember, I have loved the game of baseball. I have played every season possible since 4 years old. I also played Football and Basketball through Middle School. I love to compete and work as hard as I possibly can to improve physically and mentally. My goal is to play the game of baseball as long as I possibly can. I am dedicated to put in the time and effort in to help my team in every way possible. I don’t just want to make myself better, I want to make everyone around me better as well. I work every day to be the best person I can be on and off the field.

PERSONAL INFORMATION		  
Describe Your Playing Style?: I am willing to play any position to help the team get into position to win the game. I’ve played every position in a game except for 1st base. I primarily play 2nd base and have soft hands, quick feet, and love to get dirty. I also pitch and display good command (FB, CB CU, SL), hit spots and keep pitches low, getting a lot of ground balls, and handle adversity well. On the bases, I am quick and aggressive. I am a line drive hitter but also have power from gap to gap and rarely strike out.
Personal Statement: For as long as I can remember, I have loved the game of baseball. I have played every season possible since 4 years old. I also played Football and Basketball through Middle School. I love to compete and work as hard as I possibly can to improve physically and mentally. My goal is to play the game of baseball as long as I possibly can. I am dedicated to put in the time and effort in to help my team in every way possible. I don’t just want to make myself better, I want to make everyone around me better as well. I work every day to be the best person I can be on and off the field.
Favorite Athlete(s) and why?: Christian Yelich, Mike Trout and Keston Hiura because I love the way they play the game and how they react to adversity.
Other activites and interests: Fishing, Golf, spending time with family and friends, weightlifting, and watching sports.
Who's been the biggest influence on my sports career and why?: Hands down the biggest influencers in my life have been my mom and my dad. They have been at every practice and every game cheering me on and willing to support me through my baseball career. My dad coached all my teams from from t-ball through little league. Without them I would not be where I am today.
About Me: I am an only child and I live in Phoenix Arizona where I attend Northwest Christian School and play for the Marucci Athletics Baseball club. I love to play the game of baseball and love to compete and to get stronger physically and mentally.
Twitter Link: twitter.com/MatthewOlson_8