J. J. Matijevic
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2022)
J. J. Matijevic was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball in 2022 for the Houston Astros. In 32 career games, he hit .209 with 14 hits, 2 home runs, and 5 RBI.
- 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 206 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2022-04-22
- Last Game
- 2022-09-09
Full name: Joseph John Matijevic
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 67 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 25 | .209 | .254 | .328 | .582 | -185 |
Career AVG .209 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.
Career OBP .254 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.
Career SLG .328 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.
Career OPS .582 vs. league average .706 across their career seasons — 17.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | HOU | AL | 32 | 67 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 25 | .209 | .242 (-14%) | .311 (-19%) | .394 (-17%) | .706 (-18%) | -185.5 |
| Career · 1 season | 32 | 67 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 25 | .209 | — | — | — | — | -185 | ||
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 (32 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 31 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 3 | .226 |
| Away | 14 | 36 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 | .194 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-09 | HOU | LAA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-09-06 | HOU | TEX | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-09-04 | HOU | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-09-03 | HOU | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022-08-30 | HOU | TEX | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022-08-18 | HOU | CHW | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-08-01 | HOU | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-07-31 | HOU | SEA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-07-29 | HOU | SEA | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-07-26 | HOU | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 10 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 12 |
J. J. Matijevic: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 22, 2022 and the final game on September 9, 2022, J. J. Matijevic built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the Houston Astros. Matijevic played primarily as a designated hitter and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Born on November 14, 1995, in Latrobe, PA, USA, Matijevic was listed at 6 feet, 0 inches and 206 pounds. J. J. Matijevic was the playing name; the full given name is Joseph John.
Matijevic collected 14 hits in 67 at bats across 32 games, good for a .209 batting average, plus 2 homers and 5 RBI. Reaching base at a .254 clip and slugging .328, Matijevic finished with a .582 OPS. Over the seasons Matijevic played, league hitters batted .243; the .209 career figure is 13.9% below that. The season table holds a single row: 2022 with the Houston Astros, 32 games, 67 at bats and 14 hits. That year the league hit .242, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
Frequently Asked Questions about J. J. Matijevic
- Was J. J. Matijevic a pitcher?
- No. J. J. Matijevic was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did J. J. Matijevic hit?
- J. J. Matijevic hit 2 career home runs with 14 hits.
- What teams did J. J. Matijevic play for?
- J. J. Matijevic played for one team, the Houston Astros (2022).
- What were J. J. Matijevic's career stats?
- In 32 games, J. J. Matijevic had 14 hits, 2 home runs, 5 RBI, 7 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .209 batting average.
- What position did J. J. Matijevic play?
- J. J. Matijevic played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was J. J. Matijevic and how much did he weigh?
- J. J. Matijevic was listed at 6 feet and 206 pounds.
- What was J. J. Matijevic's career batting average?
- J. J. Matijevic batted .209 over his career, with 14 hits in 67 at bats.
- How many RBI did J. J. Matijevic have?
- J. J. Matijevic drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is J. J. Matijevic in the Hall of Fame?
- No. J. J. Matijevic has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.