Matt Tupman
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008)
Matt Tupman was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 2008 for the Kansas City Royals. In 1 career game, he hit 1.000 with 1 hits.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-05-18
Full name: Matthew David Tupman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 2.000 | 0 |
Career AVG 1.000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +279.1% above league average.
Career OBP 1.000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +200.2% above league average.
Career SLG 1.000 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — +140.2% above league average.
Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average .749 across their career seasons — +166.9% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| 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 | KCA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
Salary History
Matt Tupman's recorded salaries total $390,000 over 1 season, in 2008. Tupman's career, 2008 to 2008, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | KCA | AL | $390,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $390,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Lowell | Lowell | MA | 2001, 2002 |
| Plymouth State College | Plymouth | NH | 2000 |
Matt Tupman: the record in brief
Matt Tupman's entire major league record comes from the period beginning May 18, 2008. Tupman's only club in the season tables is the Kansas City Royals. The bio lists Tupman as a catcher who batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Tupman is listed at 185 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The birth record reads November 25, 1979, in Concord, NH, USA. The given name on file is Matthew David Tupman.
Tupman's career batting table shows 1 games, 1 at bats and 1 hits, a 1.000 average. Over the seasons Tupman played, league hitters batted .264; the 1.000 career figure is 279.1% above that. The OPS comparison is 2.000 to a league .749, 166.9% above average. The season table holds a single row: 2008 with the Kansas City Royals, 1 games, 1 at bats and 1 hits.
The one salary on file is $390,000, for 2008. Before the majors, Tupman played college baseball at University of Massachusetts Lowell (2001 and 2002).
Tupman appears at one position only: catcher, in 1 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matt Tupman
- Was Matt Tupman a pitcher?
- No. Matt Tupman was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Matt Tupman hit?
- Matt Tupman hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Matt Tupman play for?
- Matt Tupman played for one team, the Kansas City Royals (2008).
- What were Matt Tupman's career stats?
- In 1 game, Matt Tupman had 1 hits, with a 1.000 batting average.
- How much did Matt Tupman earn in his career?
- Matt Tupman's recorded salaries total $390,000 over 1 season, in 2008. Tupman's career, 2008 to 2008, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Matt Tupman's salary?
- Matt Tupman's recorded salary was $390,000 in 2008.
- What position did Matt Tupman play?
- Matt Tupman played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Matt Tupman and how much did he weigh?
- Matt Tupman was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Matt Tupman's career batting average?
- Matt Tupman batted 1.000 over his career, with 1 hits in 1 at bats.
- Is Matt Tupman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Matt Tupman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.