Matt DeSalvo
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2008)
Matt DeSalvo was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2008 for the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves, a span of 2 seasons. Across 9 career appearances, he went 1-3 with a 7.89 ERA and 12 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-05-07
- Last Game
- 2008-08-22
Full name: Matthew Thomas DeSalvo
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | NYA | AL | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.2 | 34 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 6.18 | 4.47 (-38%) | -871.8 |
| 2008 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 31.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.2 | 45 | 26 | 20 | 12 | 7.89 | — | -872 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | NYA | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | ATL | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (18 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 12.2 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 6.39 |
| Away | 5 | 17.0 | 30 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 9.00 |
Last 9 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-22 | ATL | STL | — | 1.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-08-16 | ATL | SFG | — | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-07-21 | NYY | TBR | — | 4.2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007-06-04 | NYY | CHW | L | 1.1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-05-28 | NYY | TOR | L | 4.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007-05-25 | NYY | LAA | — | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-05-17 | NYY | CHW | L | 3.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007-05-12 | NYY | SEA | W | 6.2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007-05-07 | NYY | SEA | — | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 9 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta College | Marietta | OH | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Matt DeSalvo: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 7, 2007 and the final game on August 22, 2008, Matt DeSalvo built the record summarized on this page. By club, DeSalvo's seasons break down as the New York Yankees (2007) and the Atlanta Braves (2008). DeSalvo, a pitcher by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. DeSalvo is listed at 6'0" and 180 pounds. The birth record reads September 11, 1980, in New Castle, PA, USA. DeSalvo's full given name, per the bio, is Matthew Thomas DeSalvo.
The pitching table credits DeSalvo with a 1-3 record and a 7.89 ERA in 9 games. The same table counts 12 strikeouts. Against a 4.40 league ERA for the same seasons, the 7.89 mark was 79.3% worse. 2007 was DeSalvo's sharpest full season, a 6.18 ERA against the league's 4.47.
The position breakdown shows 9 games, all at pitcher.
DeSalvo's college years, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003, were spent at Marietta College. Retrosheet box scores cover 18 of DeSalvo's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matt DeSalvo
- What years did Matt DeSalvo play?
- Matt DeSalvo played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2008.
- Was Matt DeSalvo a pitcher?
- Yes. Matt DeSalvo pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 12 strikeouts.
- What teams did Matt DeSalvo play for?
- Matt DeSalvo played for 2 teams: the New York Yankees (2007) and the Atlanta Braves (2008).
- What were Matt DeSalvo's career stats?
- In 9 games, Matt DeSalvo went 1-3 with a 7.89 ERA, 12 strikeouts, and 29.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Matt DeSalvo play?
- Matt DeSalvo played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Matt DeSalvo and how much did he weigh?
- Matt DeSalvo was listed at 6 feet and 180 pounds.
- What was Matt DeSalvo's career ERA?
- Matt DeSalvo finished with a 7.89 career ERA, going 1-3 with 12 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Matt DeSalvo have?
- Matt DeSalvo recorded 12 career strikeouts.
- Is Matt DeSalvo in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Matt DeSalvo has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.