Jeff Manto, baseball player, 1990-2000

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

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

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