Matthew Porter

Matthew Porter was a professional baseball player born in 1858, whose career spanned a brief period in the early days of Major League Baseball. He played from June 27 to July 5, 1884, during a time when the sport was still evolving and establishing its identity. As a position player, Porter participated in a total of three games, achieving one hit and finishing with a batting average of 0.083. His contributions to the game, while limited in terms of statistics, occurred in an era characterized by the transition from the amateur game to a more professionalized league system. Despite the brevity of his career, Porter's involvement in the sport coincided with significant developments in baseball, including the formation of the National League and the gradual increase in public interest and attendance at games. While he did not achieve notable statistics such as home runs or RBIs, his participation in the fledgling Major League Baseball serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the foundations of the game, even if their careers were short-lived.