Luis Matos, baseball player, 2000-2006

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

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

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