Matt Carson
Born: 7/1/1981 in Newport Beach, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2009-09-18 | Final Game: 2013-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Matthew Reese Carson
Biography
Matt Carson, born in 1981, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 2009 and 2013. Primarily serving as a position player, Carson played a total of 92 games during his career. He recorded 42 hits, including 6 home runs, and drove in 21 runs, finishing with a batting average of .237. Known for his speed on the bases, he also successfully stole 7 bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game not just with his bat, but with his agility as well.
Carson's career unfolded during a period of significant change in baseball, as the sport was transitioning into a new era characterized by advanced analytics and evolving player conditioning. Although his time in the spotlight was brief, Carson contributed to his teams with versatility and a strong work ethic, marking him as a noteworthy figure among players who strove to carve out a place in the competitive landscape of professional baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | 177 | 16 | 42 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 52 | 0.237 | 0.257 | 0.356 | 0.613 | -746.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | OAK | AL | 10 | 21 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | OAK | AL | 36 | 79 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 0.177 | -385.6 |
| 2012 | MIN | AL | 26 | 66 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0.227 | -360.5 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | 20 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0.636 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 82 | 44 | 92 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | OAK | OF | 9 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | OAK | OF | 33 | 21 | 45 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | MIN | OF | 22 | 16 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | CLE | OF | 18 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 26 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 56 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |