Matt den Dekker

Born: 8/10/1987 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-08-29 | Final Game: 2018-07-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Matthew Gerrit den Dekker

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Biography

Matt den Dekker was a professional baseball player born in 1987, who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 until 2018. Known for his speed and defensive capabilities, den Dekker primarily took on the role of a position player during his career. He made his MLB debut on April 2, 2013, with the New York Mets and showcased his talents in 166 games over his career. While his batting average stood at .223, he contributed with 82 hits, 7 home runs, and 30 RBIs, demonstrating flashes of power along with his base-running ability, which accounted for 12 stolen bases. Den Dekker's playing style was characterized by his agility and strong defensive skills, making him a valuable asset in the outfield. He played during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was increasingly emphasizing analytics and efficiency on the field. Despite not achieving superstar status, den Dekker's contributions to the teams he played for reflected the depth and versatility often required of role players in the modern game. He retired from baseball on July 26, 2018, leaving behind a legacy as a hardworking player who made the most of his opportunities at the highest level of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
166	368	46	82	19	1	7	30	12	41	100	0.223	0.305	0.337	0.642	-88.0

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .337 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.642 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 11.5% 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
2013	NYN	NL	27	58	7	12	1	0	1	6	4	4	23	0.207	.253 (-18%)	.317 (-15%)	.396 (-30%)	.714 (-24%)	-214.5
2014	NYN	NL	53	152	23	38	11	0	0	7	7	21	34	0.250	.251 (avg)	.313 (+10%)	.386 (-17%)	.700 (-5%)	-41.7
2015	WAS	NL	55	99	12	25	6	1	5	12	0	9	20	0.253	.254 (-1%)	.316 (-1%)	.404 (+20%)	.721 (+11%)	168.3
2016	WAS	NL	19	34	3	6	1	0	1	4	1	4	10	0.176	—	—	—	—	0.0
2017	DET	AL	4	7	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
2018	NYN	NL	8	18	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	9	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0