Matt Erickson
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2004)
Matt Erickson was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 2004 for the Milwaukee Brewers. In 4 career games, he hit .167 with 1 hits.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2004-07-09
- Last Game
- 2004-07-18
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .167 | .167 | .167 | .333 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 37.4% below league average.
Career OBP .167 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 50.3% below league average.
Career SLG .167 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — 61.0% below league average.
Career OPS .333 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons — 56.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | MIL | NL | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
Last 4 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-07-18 | MIL | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-07-17 | MIL | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-07-16 | MIL | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-07-09 | MIL | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville | AR | 1995, 1996, 1997 |
Matt Erickson: the record in brief
The profile opens with Matt Erickson's first major league game on July 9, 2004; the last one listed came on July 18, 2004. Erickson spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Milwaukee Brewers. Erickson is listed as a second baseman at 190 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Erickson batted left-handed and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Erickson was born on July 30, 1975, in Appleton, WI, USA.
In 4 games and 6 at bats, Erickson batted .167 with 1 hits. Erickson's .167 average ran 37.4% below the .266 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Erickson's .333 stands 56.3% below the league's .763. Erickson's lone season row is 2004 with the Milwaukee Brewers: 4 games, 1 hits in 6 at bats.
The college table lists University of Arkansas in 1995, 1996, and 1997.
The position table credits Erickson with 1 games at second base and also lists 1 at shortstop.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matt Erickson
- Was Matt Erickson a pitcher?
- No. Matt Erickson was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Matt Erickson hit?
- Matt Erickson hit 0 career home runs with 1 hits.
- What was Matt Erickson's career batting average?
- Matt Erickson batted .167 over his career, with 1 hits in 6 at bats.
- Is Matt Erickson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Matt Erickson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Matt Erickson play for?
- Matt Erickson played for the Milwaukee Brewers.