Matt Olson among leaders in new first base scoops stat

Not in the sense of, like, “platoon splits.” In the gymnastics sense — at least, insofar as a 6-foot-4 first baseman can be considered a gymnast.

But that’s what catching infield throws is: first base gymnastics. You have to get your body into the right position. You have to have the footwork. You have to be able to stretch in every direction. And Olson is one of the very best receiving first…