Matt Lindstrom
Born: 2/11/1980 in Rexburg, ID, USA
MLB Debut: 2007-04-04 | Final Game: 2014-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Matthew Raymond Lindstrom
Biography
Matt Lindstrom, born in 1980, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2014. Throughout his career, he established himself as a reliable relief pitcher known for his powerful fastball and ability to close out games. Lindstrom's career spanned several teams, including the Florida Marlins, Houston Astros, and Arizona Diamondbacks, where he showcased his skills in high-pressure situations.
Over the course of his career, Lindstrom recorded a win-loss record of 17-21 and posted an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.68. He tallied 327 strikeouts and secured 51 saves, highlighting his effectiveness in late-game scenarios. Lindstrom's performance contributed to the evolving role of the closer in the late 2000s and early 2010s, as teams increasingly relied on specialized bullpen arms to secure victories. His contributions to the teams he played for left a lasting impact, as he navigated the challenges of a competitive era in baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 21 | 469 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 420.7 | 453 | 172 | 23 | 154 | 327 | 3.68 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | MIA | NL | 3 | 4 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67.0 | 66 | 23 | 21 | 62 | 3.09 | - |
| 2008 | MIA | NL | 3 | 3 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 57.3 | 57 | 20 | 26 | 43 | 3.14 | - |
| 2009 | MIA | NL | 2 | 1 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 47.3 | 54 | 31 | 24 | 39 | 5.89 | - |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | 2 | 5 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 53.3 | 68 | 26 | 20 | 43 | 4.39 | 363.3 |
| 2011 | COL | NL | 2 | 2 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 54.0 | 52 | 18 | 14 | 36 | 3.00 | 872.6 |
| 2012 | AZ | NL | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 2.53 | - |
| 2012 | BAL | AL | 1 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.3 | 35 | 11 | 12 | 30 | 2.72 | 489.2 |
| 2013 | CHW | AL | 2 | 4 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60.7 | 64 | 21 | 23 | 46 | 3.12 | - |
| 2014 | CHW | AL | 2 | 2 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 34.0 | 47 | 19 | 12 | 18 | 5.03 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 469 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | MIA | NL | 71 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | MIA | NL | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | MIA | NL | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | COL | NL | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | AZ | NL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | BAL | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | CHW | AL | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | CHW | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 469 | 0 | 31 | 54 | 6 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | FLO | P | 71 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | FLO | P | 66 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | FLO | P | 54 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | HOU | P | 58 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 | COL | P | 63 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | ARI | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | BAL | P | 34 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | CHA | P | 76 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | CHA | P | 35 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 469 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CHA | AL | $4,000,000 |
| 2013 | CHA | AL | $2,300,000 |
| 2012 | BAL | AL | $3,600,000 |
| 2011 | COL | NL | $2,800,000 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | $1,625,000 |
| 2009 | FLO | NL | $410,000 |
| 2008 | FLO | NL | $395,000 |
| 2007 | FLO | NL | $380,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $15,510,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | Rexburg | ID | 2001, 2002 |