Dave Matranga
Born: 1/8/1977 in Orange, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2003-06-27 | Final Game: 2005-05-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: David Michael Matranga
Biography
Dave Matranga, born in 1977, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2005. Over the course of his brief career, Matranga appeared in 7 games, during which he recorded 1 hit, including a notable home run, and drove in 1 run. His batting average ended at .167, and he did not record any stolen bases.
Matranga's time in the majors was marked by the challenges faced by many players attempting to break into the league during the early 2000s, a period characterized by intense competition and the emergence of power hitters. Although his major league career was short-lived, his single home run serves as a highlight in a professional journey that showcases the dreams and aspirations of countless athletes striving for success in America's pastime.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.667 | 0.833 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | HOU | NL | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | LAA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | HOU | 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | LAA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University | Malibu | CA | 1996, 1997, 1998 |