Matt Antonelli, baseball player, 2008-2008

Matt Antonelli

Born: 4/8/1985 in Peabody, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-09-01 | Final Game: 2008-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Matthew Antonio Antonelli

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Biography

Matt Antonelli, born in 1985, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2008 to 2009. Primarily known as a position player, Antonelli showcased his skills in the big leagues during a stint with the San Diego Padres. Over the course of his MLB career, he played in 21 games, where he recorded 11 hits, including one home run, and drove in three runs, finishing with a batting average of .193. Despite a limited number of appearances, his journey to the majors was marked by determination and resilience. Antonelli's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the increasing emphasis on analytics and power hitting. While he may not have had the statistical output of some of his contemporaries, his playing style emphasized versatility and on-field awareness, traits that are often celebrated but can go unnoticed in traditional statistics. Though his time in MLB was short, Antonelli's contributions to the game continued beyond his playing days, as he remained involved in baseball through coaching and mentoring, influencing the next generation of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
21 57 6 11 2 0 1 3 0 5 11 0.193 0.292 0.281 0.573 -210.5

Career AVG .193 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career SLG .281 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 32.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.573 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 23.5% below 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
2008 SDP NL 21 57 6 11 2 0 1 3 0 5 11 0.193 .263 (-27%) .333 (-12%) .416 (-33%) .749 (-24%) -210.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 18 15 38 34 2 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 SDN 2B 18 15 38 34 2 7

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 18

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Wake Forest University Winston-Salem NC 2004, 2005, 2006