Matt Olson has reached a milestone that puts him in the company of baseball royalty. The Atlanta Braves' star first baseman has joined an exclusive list featuring legends like Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Willie Mays—and it's a testament to his incredible start to the season.

Through the first 37 games of the 2026 campaign, Olson has racked up at least 28 extra-base hits, scored 35 runs, and driven in 33 RBIs. That stat line places him among just six players in MLB history to accomplish this feat, alongside Nap Lajoie (1901), Lou Gehrig (1927), Babe Ruth (1928), Willie Mays (1965), and Lance Berkman (2008). It's rare air, indeed.

But Olson's dominance doesn't stop there. He's also leading the majors in doubles, runs, and RBIs—a trifecta only eight players have achieved at any point in May. And if that wasn't enough, he recently crushed his 300th career home run, sparking talk of whether 500 is within reach and what that could mean for a potential Hall of Fame bid.

On the season, Olson is hitting .294 with 14 home runs, combining elite defense at first base with a power surge that has made him a frontrunner for the National League MVP award. As the Braves continue to roll, Olson's hot bat is a big reason why Atlanta looks poised for another deep postseason run.

For Braves fans and baseball purists alike, seeing Olson's name alongside Ruth, Gehrig, and Mays is a reminder that we're watching something special unfold. And with the wins piling up, this season could be one for the history books.