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Matt Olson just shattered franchise records with 741 consecutive games played for the Braves — surpassing Dale Murphy’s old mark — and now sits ninth all-time in MLB history with 875 games. It’s not just about showing up: Olson has delivered elite performance through injuries, earning praise from manager Walt Weiss for his durability, mental toughness, and ideal baseball physique. Raised with a “rub some dirt on it” mentality and shaped by veterans like Marcus Semien, Olson says he’s never faced an injury serious enough to keep him out of the lineup. His consistency has unlocked some of his best offensive seasons, and being guaranteed a daily role has freed him to simply play his game — with history as a bonus.

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