Matt Skole
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2018-2019)
Matt Skole was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 2018 to 2019 for the Chicago White Sox, a span of 2 seasons. In 31 career games, he hit .217 with 18 hits, 1 home runs, and 7 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2018-05-28
- Last Game
- 2019-09-25
Full name: Matthew Thomas Skole
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 83 | 9 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 34 | .217 | .290 | .277 | .567 | -379 |
Career AVG .217 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.
Career OBP .290 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.
Career SLG .277 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 34.4% below league average.
Career OPS .567 vs. league average .743 across their career seasons — 23.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | CHA | AL | 4 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2019 | CHA | AL | 27 | 72 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 31 | .208 | .252 (-17%) | .322 (-15%) | .434 (-46%) | .757 (-33%) | -379.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 31 | 83 | 9 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 34 | .217 | — | — | — | — | -379 | ||
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 (31 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 37 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 | .216 |
| Away | 17 | 46 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 5 | .217 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-25 | CHW | CLE | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-09-24 | CHW | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-09-18 | CHW | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019-09-16 | CHW | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019-09-08 | CHW | LAA | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-09-02 | CHW | CLE | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019-09-01 | CHW | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-08-31 | CHW | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-08-29 | CHW | MIN | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019-08-28 | CHW | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 10 |
| Designated Hitter | 14 |
Matt Skole: the record in brief
Matt Skole played a first major league game on May 28, 2018 and a last one on September 25, 2019. Skole's only club in the season tables is the Chicago White Sox. Listed as a designated hitter, Skole threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Skole is listed at 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds. Skole was born on July 30, 1989, in Woodstock, GA, USA. The bio lists the given name Matthew Thomas.
In 31 games and 83 at bats, Skole batted .217 with 18 hits, along with 1 home run and 7 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .290 clip and slugging .277, Skole finished with a .567 OPS. Skole's .217 average ran 13.3% below the .250 that the league posted over the same seasons. Skole collected a career-high 15 hits in 2019. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .208 in 2019, did not top the league's .252.
By games played in the field, designated hitter leads with 14, followed by first base (10). At first base, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 65 putouts and 2 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matt Skole
- What years did Matt Skole play?
- Matt Skole played in Major League Baseball from 2018 to 2019.
- Was Matt Skole a pitcher?
- No. Matt Skole was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Matt Skole hit?
- Matt Skole hit 1 career home run with 18 hits.
- What teams did Matt Skole play for?
- Matt Skole played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (2018–2019).
- What were Matt Skole's career stats?
- In 31 games, Matt Skole had 18 hits, 1 home runs, 7 RBI, and 9 runs, with a .217 batting average.
- What position did Matt Skole play?
- Matt Skole played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Matt Skole and how much did he weigh?
- Matt Skole was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Matt Skole hit each season?
- Matt Skole's home runs by season: 1 in 2018 and 0 in 2019. His most in one season was 1, in 2018.
- What was Matt Skole's career batting average?
- Matt Skole batted .217 over his career, with 18 hits in 83 at bats.
- How many RBI did Matt Skole have?
- Matt Skole drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Matt Skole in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Matt Skole has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.