Matthew Cepicky
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2002-2006)
Matthew Cepicky was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2006 for the Montreal Expos, the Washington Nationals, and the Florida Marlins, a span of 5 seasons. In 89 career games, he hit .211 with 39 hits, 4 home runs, and 21 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2002-07-31
- Last Game
- 2006-05-02
Full name: Matthew William Cepicky
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | 185 | 12 | 39 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 1 | 7 | 53 | .211 | .240 | .335 | .575 | -472 |
Career AVG .211 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.
Career OBP .240 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.
Career SLG .335 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.
Career OPS .575 vs. league average .757 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | MON | NL | 32 | 74 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 21 | .216 | .261 (-17%) | .331 (-23%) | .416 (-9%) | .747 (-15%) | -197.0 |
| 2003 | MON | NL | 5 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | MON | NL | 32 | 60 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 18 | .217 | .266 (-19%) | .335 (-32%) | .427 (-22%) | .762 (-26%) | -275.0 |
| 2005 | WAS | NL | 11 | 25 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .240 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | FLO | NL | 9 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 89 | 185 | 12 | 39 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 1 | 7 | 53 | .211 | — | — | — | — | -472 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (89 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 40 | 69 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 13 | .203 |
| Away | 49 | 116 | 6 | 25 | 1 | 8 | .216 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-05-02 | MIA | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-04-30 | MIA | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-04-29 | MIA | COL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-04-28 | MIA | COL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006-04-26 | MIA | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-04-23 | MIA | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-04-21 | MIA | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-04-19 | MIA | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006-04-17 | MIA | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-08-07 | WAS | SDP | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 34 |
| Right Field | 10 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri State University | Springfield | MO | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
Matthew Cepicky: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 31, 2002 and the final game on May 2, 2006, Matthew Cepicky built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Montreal Expos (2002 to 2004), the Washington Nationals (2005), and the Florida Marlins (2006). At 215 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame, Cepicky is listed as an outfielder. The bio says Cepicky hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Cepicky was born on November 10, 1977, in St. Louis, MO, USA. Matthew Cepicky was the playing name; the full given name is Matthew William.
Cepicky finished with 39 hits from 185 at bats in 89 games, which works out to .211, along with 4 homers and 21 runs batted in. Cepicky got on base at a .240 rate and slugged .335 (.575 OPS). The league as a whole hit .265 across Cepicky's seasons, which puts the .211 career mark 20.5% below average. Cepicky collected a career-high 16 hits in 2002. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .217 in 2004, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matthew Cepicky
- What years did Matthew Cepicky play?
- Matthew Cepicky played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2006.
- Was Matthew Cepicky a pitcher?
- No. Matthew Cepicky was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Matthew Cepicky hit?
- Matthew Cepicky hit 4 career home runs with 39 hits.
- What was Matthew Cepicky's career batting average?
- Matthew Cepicky batted .211 over his career, with 39 hits in 185 at bats.
- How many RBI did Matthew Cepicky have?
- Matthew Cepicky drove in 21 runs in his career.
- Is Matthew Cepicky in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Matthew Cepicky has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.