Jeff Manto
Born: 8/23/1964 in Bristol, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1990-06-07 | Final Game: 2000-04-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Jeffrey Paul Manto
Biography
Jeff Manto, born in 1964, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1990 to 2000. Primarily known as a position player, Manto played in a total of 289 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 164 hits and demonstrated his power at the plate with 31 home runs, contributing to a total of 97 RBIs. His batting average was .230, and he also showcased his speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases throughout his career.
Manto's playing career unfolded during an era characterized by significant changes in the game, including the rise of power hitting. While he may not have been a household name, he played a crucial role as a utility player, providing depth to various lineups. His contributions on and off the field left a mark during a competitive period in baseball, and he later transitioned into coaching roles, sharing his experience and knowledge with younger players in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 289 | 713 | 97 | 164 | 35 | 2 | 31 | 97 | 3 | 97 | 182 | 0.230 | 0.329 | 0.415 | 0.744 | 151.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CLE | AL | 30 | 76 | 12 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 18 | 0.224 | 215.7 |
| 1991 | CLE | AL | 47 | 128 | 15 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 14 | 22 | 0.211 | -244.3 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | 8 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.056 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | BAL | AL | 89 | 254 | 31 | 65 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 38 | 0 | 24 | 69 | 0.256 | 376.5 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 10 | 30 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 12 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | SEA | AL | 21 | 54 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 0.185 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | CLE | AL | 16 | 30 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CLE | AL | 7 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CLE | AL | 8 | 23 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.304 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | DET | AL | 16 | 30 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | 12 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | NYY | AL | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | 7 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.800 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 72 | 40 | 430 | 27 | 6 | 41 |
| 2B | 5 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 1 | 4 |
| 3B | 165 | 132 | 91 | 241 | 14 | 30 |
| C | 5 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 5 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CLE | 1B | 25 | 18 | 179 | 18 | 2 | 18 |
| 1990 | CLE | 3B | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | CLE | C | 5 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | CLE | 1B | 14 | 7 | 75 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 1991 | CLE | 3B | 32 | 30 | 21 | 58 | 6 | 12 |
| 1991 | CLE | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | PHI | 3B | 6 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | PHI | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | BAL | 1B | 4 | 2 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 | BAL | 3B | 69 | 60 | 40 | 101 | 6 | 11 |
| 1996 | BOS | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | BOS | 2B | 4 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 1 | 3 |
| 1996 | BOS | 3B | 10 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | BOS | SS | 4 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 | SEA | 3B | 16 | 14 | 8 | 26 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | SEA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | CLE | 1B | 6 | 3 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 | CLE | 3B | 7 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | CLE | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | CLE | 1B | 4 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | CLE | 1B | 3 | 2 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 | CLE | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | CLE | 3B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | CLE | 3B | 6 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | DET | 1B | 10 | 4 | 43 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 | DET | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | CLE | 1B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | CLE | 3B | 10 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | NYA | 1B | 3 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | NYA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | COL | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | COL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 5 |
| First Base | 72 |
| Second Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 165 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Designated Hitter | 21 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | COL | NL | $450,000 |
| 1998 | CLE | AL | $250,000 |
| 1997 | CLE | AL | $240,000 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | $200,000 |
| 1995 | BAL | AL | $140,000 |
| 1991 | CLE | AL | $110,000 |
| 1990 | CLE | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,490,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple University | Philadelphia | PA | 1983, 1984, 1985 |