Matthew Batten

Born: 6/22/1995 in Shelton, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 2022-06-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Matthew Albert Batten

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Biography

Matthew Batten, born in 1995, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player. Since making his Major League debut in 2022, Batten has quickly established himself as a valuable contributor to his team. Over the course of 59 games, he has accumulated 34 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact and contribute offensively. With a career batting average of .239, Batten continues to develop his hitting skills while providing depth to the roster. Batten's approach to the game reflects the modern era of baseball, where speed and agility play crucial roles. He has recorded 2 home runs and 12 RBIs, demonstrating his potential to impact games not only through base hits but also with timely power. Additionally, his 2 stolen bases indicate a willingness to take risks on the base paths, adding a dynamic aspect to his playing style. As he continues his career, Batten's contributions are set to grow, making him a player to watch in the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
59	142	19	34	7	1	2	12	2	19	36	0.239	0.337	0.345	0.682	2.3

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .337 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.

Career SLG .345 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.682 vs. league average 0.717 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
2022	SDP	NL	15	19	0	2	1	0	0	1	0	2	6	0.105	—	—	—	—	0.0
2023	SDP	NL	43	120	19	31	6	0	2	11	2	17	30	0.258	.248 (+4%)	.320 (+11%)	.414 (-13%)	.734 (-3%)	2.3
2024	SDP	NL	1	3	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	0	0	0	0	2.0	2	1	1	0	1	4.50	0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 3.97 across their career seasons — 13.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2022	SDP	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	2.0	2	1	0	1	4.50	—	-

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	7	5	34	3	1	3
2B	22	14	24	34	0	8
3B	24	19	18	33	0	2
OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
P	2	0	0	0	0	0
SS	2	0	1	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2022	SDN	2B	5	1	3	2	0	1
2022	SDN	3B	7	3	4	7	0	0
2022	SDN	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
2022	SDN	P	2	0	0	0	0	0
2023	SDN	1B	6	4	29	1	1	2
2023	SDN	2B	17	13	21	32	0	7
2023	SDN	3B	17	16	14	26	0	2
2023	SDN	SS	2	0	1	0	1	0
2024	SDN	1B	1	1	5	2	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2
First Base	7
Second Base	22
Third Base	24
Shortstop	2
Left Field	1
Designated Hitter	2