Savannah Bananas infielder Jackson Olson is making headlines both on and off the field. The charismatic star, known for his flashy plays and larger-than-life personality, is dating Maggie Sajak, the daughter of longtime Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak. The news adds a new layer of intrigue to Olson's rapidly rising profile.
Olson, who became a fan favorite with the exhibition baseball team, is also set to compete on ABC's Dancing With the Stars this fall. The opportunity came after he built a massive social media following, partly by joking about joining the show. "When I was a kid, I never thought any of this was possible," Olson told Us Weekly. "I was a shy kid that never danced, never put myself out there. Now I kind of manifested this whole thing and posted a couple TikToks last year just joking about joining the show."
Before his Bananas fame, Olson was a three-sport athlete at New Milford High School and a standout at the University of Hartford. His journey from shy kid to social media sensation is a testament to his hard work and willingness to embrace his unique personality.
As for his relationship with Maggie Sajak, Olson has already met her famous father. "I have met Pat Sajak, he's a great guy," Olson said. "Everybody's nervous to meet the father of the person they're dating. I'm a very weird person, I'm a very out there person. I'm not going to hold back who I am, and people seem to enjoy that company."
Maggie Sajak has been carving her own path in the entertainment world, serving as the social media correspondent for Wheel of Fortune since 2021. While she may not have reached her father's legendary status yet, she's certainly on the right track. The coupling of a rising baseball star and the daughter of a TV icon is sure to keep fans intrigued.
Olson's relationship with Maggie is just one of many high-profile romances in the sports world. For instance, Kiffin's daughter dating an LSU star linebacker has added extra heat to a recent showdown. Similarly, Josh Allen carries a Polaroid of his wife and daughter everywhere he goes, showing that athletes often wear their hearts on their sleeves.
With his star on the rise, Olson is balancing his baseball career, a new relationship, and the demands of Dancing With the Stars. Fans will be watching closely to see if the Sajak family will be voting for him when the show premieres. One thing is for sure: Jackson Olson is no longer the shy kid he once was. He's embracing the spotlight and all the attention that comes with it.
