Luis Matos
Born: 10/30/1978 in Bayamon, P.R.
MLB Debut: 2000-06-19 | Final Game: 2006-08-09
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Luis David Matos
Biography
Luis Matos was a talented position player who made a notable impact in Major League Baseball during his career from 2000 to 2006. Born in 1978, Matos showcased his skills primarily as an outfielder, demonstrating both speed and power on the field. Over the course of his career, he played in 508 games, amassing 410 hits and 30 home runs, while driving in 140 runs. His batting average stood at .255, reflecting a solid, if not spectacular, offensive presence during his time in the league.
Matos was known for his dynamic base-running ability, finishing his career with 72 stolen bases, which highlighted his speed and agility. He played during an era marked by a transition in the game, where the balance between power hitting and speed on the base paths was increasingly emphasized. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Matos's contributions to his teams and his ability to impact games with both his bat and his legs earned him a respected place in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 508 | 1605 | 212 | 410 | 84 | 9 | 30 | 140 | 72 | 108 | 297 | 0.255 | 0.312 | 0.375 | 0.687 | -2493.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | BAL | AL | 72 | 182 | 21 | 41 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 30 | 0.225 | -897.1 |
| 2001 | BAL | AL | 31 | 98 | 16 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 30 | 0.214 | -117.9 |
| 2002 | BAL | AL | 17 | 31 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0.129 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | BAL | AL | 109 | 439 | 70 | 133 | 23 | 3 | 13 | 45 | 15 | 28 | 90 | 0.303 | 644.8 |
| 2004 | BAL | AL | 89 | 330 | 36 | 74 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 28 | 12 | 19 | 60 | 0.224 | -1327.0 |
| 2005 | BAL | AL | 121 | 389 | 53 | 109 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 32 | 17 | 27 | 58 | 0.280 | -326.9 |
| 2006 | BAL | AL | 55 | 121 | 14 | 25 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 21 | 0.207 | -469.2 |
| 2006 | WAS | NL | 14 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | -469.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 481 | 421 | 1143 | 21 | 13 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | BAL | OF | 69 | 55 | 168 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | BAL | OF | 31 | 26 | 65 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | BAL | OF | 14 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | BAL | OF | 107 | 106 | 304 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 2004 | BAL | OF | 89 | 85 | 220 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | BAL | OF | 120 | 110 | 298 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| 2006 | BAL | OF | 47 | 30 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | WAS | OF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 36 |
| Center Field | 400 |
| Right Field | 59 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Player of the Week | Week of 2003-07-19 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | BAL | AL | $1,625,000 |
| 2005 | BAL | AL | $1,025,000 |
| 2004 | BAL | AL | $975,000 |
| 2002 | BAL | AL | $230,000 |
| 2001 | BAL | AL | $226,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,081,000 | ||