Matt Sinatro
Born: 3/22/1960 in Hartford, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 1981-09-22 | Final Game: 1992-05-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 174 lbs
Full name: Matthew Stephen Sinatro
Biography
Matt Sinatro, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1992. Primarily serving as a position player, Sinatro appeared in 140 games throughout his career. He played during an era characterized by a shift in offensive strategies and the increasing importance of defensive play, which influenced how players like him approached the game.
Over the course of his career, Sinatro recorded 48 hits, including one home run, and accumulated 21 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .19. His speed on the bases contributed to his total of 2 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game in various ways despite the limited offensive statistics. Sinatro's tenure in the league, including stints with multiple teams, allowed him to experience the evolving landscape of baseball in the late 20th century, marking him as a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | 252 | 20 | 48 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 2 | 17 | 35 | 0.190 | 0.244 | 0.234 | 0.478 | -678.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | ATL | NL | 12 | 32 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0.281 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | ATL | NL | 37 | 81 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0.136 | -651.5 |
| 1983 | ATL | NL | 7 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | ATL | NL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | OAK | AL | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | OAK | AL | 10 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 13 | 25 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.120 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | 30 | 50 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 0.300 | -27.3 |
| 1991 | SEA | AL | 5 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 18 | 28 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.107 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 135 | 72 | 436 | 67 | 2 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | ATL | C | 12 | 10 | 56 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | ATL | C | 35 | 22 | 112 | 25 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 | ATL | C | 7 | 3 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | ATL | C | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | OAK | C | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | OAK | C | 9 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | DET | C | 13 | 9 | 42 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | SEA | C | 28 | 14 | 112 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | SEA | C | 5 | 2 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | SEA | C | 18 | 9 | 43 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 135 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | SEA | AL | $150,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $150,000 | ||