Luke Montz
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2013)
Luke Montz was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2013 for the Washington Nationals and the Athletics, a span of 6 seasons. In 23 career games, he hit .163 with 8 hits, 2 home runs, and 8 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-09-04
- Last Game
- 2013-05-30
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 49 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 17 | .163 | .250 | .347 | .597 | 0 |
Career AVG .163 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 36.9% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.
Career SLG .347 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.
Career OPS .597 vs. league average .732 across their career seasons — 18.4% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | WAS | NL | 10 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 9 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | OAK | AL | 13 | 28 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .179 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 23 | 49 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 17 | .163 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (23 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .143 |
| Away | 16 | 42 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 6 | .167 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-30 | OAK | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-05-28 | OAK | SFG | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-05-24 | OAK | HOU | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-05-22 | OAK | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-05-21 | OAK | TEX | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-05-14 | OAK | TEX | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013-05-12 | OAK | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-05-09 | OAK | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013-05-07 | OAK | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-05-06 | OAK | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 8 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill College | Hillsboro | TX | 2003 |
Luke Montz: the record in brief
Luke Montz played a first major league game on September 4, 2008 and a last one on May 30, 2013. By club, Montz's seasons break down as the Washington Nationals (2008) and the Oakland Athletics (2013). Montz played primarily as a designated hitter and batted and threw right-handed. Born on July 7, 1983, in Lafayette, LA, USA, Montz was listed at 6 feet, 1 inch and 225 pounds.
Montz collected 8 hits in 49 at bats across 23 games, good for a .163 batting average, adding 2 homers and 8 RBI. Montz got on base at a .250 rate and slugged .347 (.597 OPS). The league as a whole hit .259 across Montz's seasons, which puts the .163 career mark 36.9% below average. The OPS comparison is .597 to a league .732, 18.4% below average. Montz collected a career-high 5 hits in 2013. The best average in the busiest seasons was .179, in 2013.
By games played in the field, designated hitter leads with 11, followed by catcher (8) and first base (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Luke Montz
- What years did Luke Montz play?
- Luke Montz played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2013.
- Was Luke Montz a pitcher?
- No. Luke Montz was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Luke Montz hit?
- Luke Montz hit 2 career home runs with 8 hits.
- What teams did Luke Montz play for?
- Luke Montz played for 2 teams: the Washington Nationals (2008) and the Oakland Athletics (2013).
- What were Luke Montz's career stats?
- In 23 games, Luke Montz had 8 hits, 2 home runs, 8 RBI, and 4 runs, with a .163 batting average.
- What position did Luke Montz play?
- Luke Montz played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Luke Montz and how much did he weigh?
- Luke Montz was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 225 pounds.
- How many home runs did Luke Montz hit each season?
- Luke Montz's home runs by season: 1 in 2008 and 1 in 2013. His most in one season was 1, in 2008 and 2013.
- What was Luke Montz's career batting average?
- Luke Montz batted .163 over his career, with 8 hits in 49 at bats.
- How many RBI did Luke Montz have?
- Luke Montz drove in 8 runs in his career.
- Is Luke Montz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Luke Montz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.