Matt Carson, baseball player, 2009-2013

Matt Carson

Born: 7/1/1981 in Newport Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-09-18 | Final Game: 2013-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Matthew Reese Carson

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Biography

Matt Carson, born in 1981, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 2009 and 2013. Primarily serving as a position player, Carson played a total of 92 games during his career. He recorded 42 hits, including 6 home runs, and drove in 21 runs, finishing with a batting average of .237. Known for his speed on the bases, he also successfully stole 7 bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game not just with his bat, but with his agility as well. Carson's career unfolded during a period of significant change in baseball, as the sport was transitioning into a new era characterized by advanced analytics and evolving player conditioning. Although his time in the spotlight was brief, Carson contributed to his teams with versatility and a strong work ethic, marking him as a noteworthy figure among players who strove to carve out a place in the competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
92 177 16 42 3 0 6 21 7 5 52 0.237 0.257 0.356 0.613 -746.1

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OBP .257 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.

Career SLG .356 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.613 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 16.0% 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
2009 OAK AL 10 21 1 6 0 0 1 5 0 0 7 0.286 — — — — 0.0
2010 OAK AL 36 79 7 14 2 0 4 9 4 2 23 0.177 .257 (-31%) .325 (-41%) .402 (-12%) .728 (-25%) -385.6
2012 MIN AL 26 66 3 15 1 0 0 4 0 2 21 0.227 .254 (-11%) .318 (-23%) .405 (-40%) .724 (-33%) -360.5
2013 CLE AL 20 11 5 7 0 0 1 3 3 1 1 0.636 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 82 44 92 5 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2009 OAK OF 9 6 12 0 0 0
2010 OAK OF 33 21 45 2 0 0
2012 MIN OF 22 16 25 3 0 1
2013 CLE OF 18 1 10 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 26
Center Field 3
Right Field 56
Designated Hitter 5