Dave Matranga
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2003-2005)
Dave Matranga was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2005 for the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, a span of 3 seasons. In 7 career games, he hit .167 with 1 hits, 1 home runs, and 1 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2003-06-27
- Last Game
- 2005-05-08
Full name: David Michael Matranga
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 | .167 | .167 | .667 | .833 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.
Career OBP .167 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 49.7% below league average.
Career SLG .667 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — +58.5% above league average.
Career OPS .833 vs. league average .752 across their career seasons — +10.8% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | HOU | NL | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | LAA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .167 |
| Away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-05-08 | LAA | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-07-10 | HOU | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-07-09 | HOU | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-07-07 | HOU | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-07-05 | HOU | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-07-02 | HOU | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-06-27 | HOU | TEX | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University | Malibu | CA | 1996, 1997, 1998 |
Dave Matranga: the record in brief
The profile opens with Dave Matranga's first major league game on June 27, 2003; the last one listed came on May 8, 2005. The team column moves through the Houston Astros (2003) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2005). Matranga played primarily as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Born on January 8, 1977, in Orange, CA, USA, Matranga was listed at 6-foot-0 and 170 pounds. The given name on file is David Michael Matranga.
Matranga's career batting table shows 7 games, 6 at bats and 1 hits, a .167 average; the totals also include 1 home run and 1 runs batted in. Set against a .264 league average for the same years, Matranga's .167 average sits 37.0% below it. In OPS terms, Matranga's .833 stands 10.8% above the league's .752. 2003 produced Matranga's most hits, 1 of them for the Houston Astros.
Before the majors, Matranga played college baseball at Pepperdine University (1996, 1997, and 1998).
Matranga appears at one position only: second base, in 3 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Matranga
- What years did Dave Matranga play?
- Dave Matranga played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2005.
- Was Dave Matranga a pitcher?
- No. Dave Matranga was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dave Matranga hit?
- Dave Matranga hit 1 career home run with 1 hit.
- What teams did Dave Matranga play for?
- Dave Matranga played for 2 teams: the Houston Astros (2003) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2005).
- What were Dave Matranga's career stats?
- In 7 games, Dave Matranga had 1 hits, 1 home runs, 1 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .167 batting average.
- What position did Dave Matranga play?
- Dave Matranga played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dave Matranga and how much did he weigh?
- Dave Matranga was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Dave Matranga hit each season?
- Dave Matranga's home runs by season: 1 in 2003 and 0 in 2005. His most in one season was 1, in 2003.
- What was Dave Matranga's career batting average?
- Dave Matranga batted .167 over his career, with 1 hits in 6 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dave Matranga have?
- Dave Matranga drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Dave Matranga in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Matranga has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.