Matt Chico, baseball player, 2007-2010

Matt Chico

Born: 6/10/1983 in Fullerton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-04-04 | Final Game: 2010-05-08

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Matthew Bryan Chico

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Biography

Matt Chico was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2010. Born in 1983, he made his debut with the Washington Nationals, where he quickly became known for his left-handed pitching and competitive spirit on the mound. Over the course of his career, Chico compiled a record of 7 wins and 15 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.95. During his time in the league, he recorded a total of 128 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to get batters out despite not recording any saves. Chico's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by advancements in training and the increasing emphasis on specialized pitching roles. While he faced challenges in securing a consistently dominant presence in the rotation, his contributions to the Nationals during the early years of the franchise were notable. Despite the ups and downs, Chico's resilience and determination on the mound left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike. After retiring from professional baseball, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game’s history, having played a role in the Nationals' early development as a competitive franchise.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 15 43 40 0 0 0 220.0 252 121 36 91 128 4.95 0

Career ERA 4.95 vs. league average 4.29 across their career seasons — 15.3% 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
2007 WAS NL 7 9 31 31 0 0 0 167.0 183 86 74 94 4.63 4.47 (-4%) -4680.7
2008 WAS NL 0 6 11 8 0 0 0 48.0 63 33 17 31 6.19 4.32 (-43%) -1635.9
2010 WAS NL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5.0 6 2 0 3 3.60 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
43 63 3 10 0 0 0 3 0 0 15 0.159 0.159 0.159 0.317 0.0

Career AVG .159 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 39.7% below league average.

Career OBP .159 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 52.1% below league average.

Career SLG .159 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 61.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.317 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — 57.4% 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
2007 WAS NL 31 48 1 8 0 0 0 3 0 0 11 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2008 WAS NL 11 13 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.154 — — — — 0.0
2010 WAS NL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 43 40 2 27 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 WAS P 31 31 2 18 0 1
2008 WAS P 11 8 0 9 0 0
2010 WAS P 1 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 43

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 WAS NL $431,000
2008 WAS NL $409,000
2007 WAS NL $380,000
Total Career Earnings $1,220,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 2002