Matt Winters

Born: 3/18/1960 in Buffalo, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-05-30 | Final Game: 1989-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Matthew Littleton Winters

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Biography

Matt Winters, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball for a brief period during the 1989 season. He made his debut on May 30, 1989, and concluded his career on October 1, 1989, appearing in a total of 42 games. Throughout his short stint in the majors, Winters recorded 25 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 9 runs, finishing the season with a batting average of .234. His career was characterized by a solid presence at the plate, although he did not contribute to the stolen base tally. Winters played during a time when baseball was transitioning into a more offensive era, marked by a growing emphasis on power hitting and run production. Despite the brevity of his career, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the journeys of many players who contributed to the game in various capacities. His time in the league serves as a reminder of the competitive nature of baseball, where every player, regardless of their tenure, has a unique story to tell.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
42	107	14	25	6	0	2	9	0	14	23	0.234	0.320	0.346	0.665	-57.5

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .346 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.665 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1989	KCR	AL	42	107	14	25	6	0	2	9	0	14	23	0.234	.254 (-8%)	.319 (avg)	.375 (-8%)	.694 (-4%)	-57.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	31	23	45	1	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1989	KCA	OF	31	23	45	1	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	31
Designated Hitter	3

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1989	KCA	AL	$68,000
Total Career Earnings			$68,000