Len Matuszek
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1981-1987)
Len Matuszek was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1987 for the Philadelphia Phillies, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 7 seasons. In 379 career games, he hit .234 with 192 hits, 30 home runs, and 119 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 624.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1981-09-03
- Last Game
- 1987-04-30
Full name: Leonard James Matuszek
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 379 | 820 | 113 | 192 | 40 | 5 | 30 | 119 | 8 | 88 | 168 | .234 | .309 | .405 | .714 | 624 |
Career AVG .234 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.
Career OBP .309 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .405 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .714 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | PHI | NL | 13 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | PHI | NL | 25 | 39 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .077 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | PHI | NL | 28 | 80 | 12 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 14 | .275 | .260 (+5%) | .324 (-6%) | .389 (+35%) | .714 (+16%) | 165.7 |
| 1984 | PHI | NL | 101 | 262 | 40 | 65 | 17 | 1 | 12 | 43 | 4 | 39 | 54 | .248 | .259 (-5%) | .322 (+8%) | .384 (+19%) | .707 (+14%) | 728.9 |
| 1985 | TOR | AL | 62 | 151 | 23 | 32 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 11 | 24 | .212 | .257 (-18%) | .323 (-20%) | .390 (-19%) | .714 (-19%) | -515.3 |
| 1985 | LAN | NL | 43 | 63 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 14 | .222 | .257 (-14%) | .323 (-5%) | .390 (+10%) | .714 (+3%) | -515.3 |
| 1986 | LAN | NL | 91 | 199 | 26 | 52 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 28 | 2 | 21 | 47 | .261 | .257 (+1%) | .325 (+2%) | .395 (+9%) | .720 (+6%) | 240.8 |
| 1987 | LAN | NL | 16 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .067 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 379 | 820 | 113 | 192 | 40 | 5 | 30 | 119 | 8 | 88 | 168 | .234 | — | — | — | — | 105 | ||
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 (379 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 176 | 373 | 58 | 86 | 15 | 56 | .231 |
| Away | 203 | 447 | 55 | 106 | 15 | 63 | .237 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-04-30 | LAD | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-04-29 | LAD | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-04-28 | LAD | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987-04-26 | LAD | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-04-22 | LAD | SFG | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-04-20 | LAD | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-04-19 | LAD | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-04-18 | LAD | SDP | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-04-15 | LAD | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-04-14 | LAD | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 155 | 107 | 1043 | 88 | 12 | 71 |
| 3B | 10 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| OF | 55 | 47 | 63 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | PHI | 1B | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | PHI | 3B | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | PHI | 1B | 21 | 17 | 144 | 9 | 0 | 8 |
| 1984 | PHI | 1B | 81 | 64 | 643 | 55 | 7 | 40 |
| 1984 | PHI | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | TOR | 1B | 5 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 | LAN | 1B | 10 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1985 | LAN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | LAN | OF | 17 | 16 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | LAN | 1B | 31 | 22 | 197 | 20 | 5 | 18 |
| 1986 | LAN | OF | 37 | 30 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | LAN | 1B | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 153 |
| Third Base | 10 |
| Left Field | 53 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 54 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | LAN | NL | $265,000 |
| 1986 | LAN | NL | $220,000 |
| 1985 | TOR | AL | $185,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $670,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Toledo | Toledo | OH | 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 |
Len Matuszek: the record in brief
Len Matuszek played a first major league game on September 3, 1981 and a last one on April 30, 1987. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Phillies (1981 through 1984), the Toronto Blue Jays (1985), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1985 through 1987). Matuszek played primarily as a first baseman and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Born on September 27, 1954, in Toledo, OH, USA, Matuszek was listed at 6-foot-2 and 190 pounds. The given name on file is Leonard James Matuszek.
Matuszek finished with 192 hits from 820 at bats in 379 games, which works out to .234, plus 30 home runs and 119 RBI. The on-base percentage is .309 and the slugging percentage .405, for an OPS of .714. Measured against the leagues Matuszek played in, the .234 career average compares with a .260 league average over the same seasons, 9.8% below the league. Matuszek's most home runs in a season came in 1984, when the total reached 12 for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Frequently Asked Questions about Len Matuszek
- What years did Len Matuszek play?
- Len Matuszek played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1987.
- Was Len Matuszek a pitcher?
- No. Len Matuszek was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Len Matuszek hit?
- Len Matuszek hit 30 career home runs with 192 hits.
- What was Len Matuszek's career batting average?
- Len Matuszek batted .234 over his career, with 192 hits in 820 at bats.
- How many RBI did Len Matuszek have?
- Len Matuszek drove in 119 runs in his career.
- Is Len Matuszek in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Len Matuszek has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.