The fruit-to-MLB player comparisons are not seen very often, but former MLB player Trevor Plouffe made sure to get into that action.
During an episode of “Talkin’ Baseball,” Plouffe discussed his favorite fruits, but then said Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson is like a navel orange.
“Matt Olson has now played in 792 games in a row,” Plouffe said. “Matt Olson, to me, is like a navel orange. There might be some other fruits, like a Corey Seager, who might hit better. But overall, I’m taking Matt Olson over Corey Seager because he’s available to play.”
PLouffe then said Olson is “so juicy” and available.
.@trevorplouffe compares Matt Olson to a naval orange
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“It’s so juicy. It’s got good texture to it. He’s available. He’s consistent.”
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Since the start of the 2022 season, Olson has played in every single regular-season game.
He came to the Braves in 2023, and he had 54 home runs with 139 RBIs that season, which were career-highs in both categories.
Olson then had 29 home runs in each of the past two seasons, and he has been a steady presence in the lineup for Atlanta daily.
While Olson might not be producing like the Aaron Judge’s of the world, Plouffe credits the fact that Olson is consistent.
Nonetheless, it’s quite the comparison for Olson.
