Len Matuszek
Born: 9/27/1954 in Toledo, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1981-09-03 | Final Game: 1987-04-30
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Leonard James Matuszek
Biography
Len Matuszek, born in 1954, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1981 until his retirement in 1987. Matuszek primarily played as a position player, showcasing his skills over the course of 379 games. During his career, he recorded a total of 192 hits, 30 home runs, and 119 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .234. He also demonstrated speed on the basepaths with 8 stolen bases, contributing to his teams' offensive capabilities.
Matuszek played in an era characterized by the transition from the more traditional aspects of baseball into a time increasingly influenced by power hitting and evolving strategies. Though his statistics may not place him among the elite players of his time, Matuszek's contributions to the game were notable, reflecting the depth and competitiveness of Major League rosters during the 1980s. His journey through the majors serves as a reminder of the diverse talent that has graced the game, each player adding to the rich tapestry of baseball history.
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 | 0.234 | 0.309 | 0.405 | 0.714 | 565.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | PHI | NL | 13 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | PHI | NL | 25 | 39 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | PHI | NL | 28 | 80 | 12 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0.275 | 165.7 |
| 1984 | PHI | NL | 101 | 262 | 40 | 65 | 17 | 1 | 12 | 43 | 4 | 39 | 54 | 0.248 | 728.9 |
| 1985 | LAD | NL | 43 | 63 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 0.222 | 4.2 |
| 1985 | TOR | AL | 62 | 151 | 23 | 32 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 11 | 24 | 0.212 | 4.2 |
| 1986 | LAD | NL | 91 | 199 | 26 | 52 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 28 | 2 | 21 | 47 | 0.261 | 240.8 |
| 1987 | LAD | NL | 16 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | NLCS | LAN | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
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 | 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 |
| 1985 | TOR | 1B | 5 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 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
| 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 |