Matt Downs

Born: 3/19/1984 in Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-06-16 | Final Game: 2012-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Russell Matt Downs

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Biography

Matt Downs, born in 1984, was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2012. Over the course of his career, Downs appeared in 254 games, showcasing his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. He recorded a total of 121 hits, including 20 home runs, and drove in 66 runs, finishing with a career batting average of .23. Known for his work ethic and adaptability, Downs also displayed speed on the bases, notching 3 stolen bases during his time in the league. Downs played during a dynamic era of baseball characterized by a mix of power hitters and evolving player roles. His contributions were particularly notable for teams like the Houston Astros and the San Francisco Giants, where he demonstrated his capability to fill various roles as needed. Though his career statistics may not reflect dominance, his journey through the majors exemplified the grit and determination that defined many players of his era. After retiring in 2012, Downs left behind a legacy of resilience and adaptability that inspired younger players looking to make their way in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
254	527	58	121	31	1	20	66	3	40	118	0.230	0.296	0.406	0.702	-110.7

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career SLG .406 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.702 vs. league average 0.731 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
2009	SFG	NL	17	53	6	9	2	0	1	2	1	6	13	0.170	.262 (-35%)	.332 (-25%)	.417 (-37%)	.750 (-32%)	-292.9
2010	SFG	NL	29	78	6	19	7	0	1	7	0	8	18	0.244	.257 (-5%)	.325 (-2%)	.402 (-8%)	.728 (-5%)	-71.8
2010	HOU	NL	11	19	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.105	—	—	—	—	-71.8
2011	HOU	NL	106	199	29	55	18	0	10	41	0	17	47	0.276	.255 (+8%)	.320 (+8%)	.399 (+30%)	.719 (+20%)	737.8
2012	HOU	NL	91	178	15	36	4	1	8	16	2	8	38	0.202	.254 (-21%)	.318 (-21%)	.405 (-9%)	.724 (-14%)	-483.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	38	17	172	20	3	14
2B	68	53	105	144	4	36
3B	39	24	9	48	5	6
OF	16	11	12	1	0	0
SS	5	2	5	3	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2009	SFN	2B	17	16	31	42	0	13
2010	SFN	2B	19	18	30	47	1	12
2010	HOU	2B	2	1	2	0	0	0
2010	HOU	3B	2	1	0	3	0	1
2010	HOU	SS	2	1	2	2	0	1
2011	HOU	1B	13	3	37	4	0	4
2011	HOU	2B	27	16	37	46	3	9
2011	HOU	3B	19	12	4	19	2	4
2011	HOU	OF	3	3	4	0	0	0
2011	HOU	SS	2	1	3	1	1	0
2012	HOU	1B	25	14	135	16	3	10
2012	HOU	2B	3	2	5	9	0	2
2012	HOU	3B	18	11	5	26	3	1
2012	HOU	OF	13	8	8	1	0	0
2012	HOU	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0