Matt Erickson, baseball player, 2004-2004

Matt Erickson

Born: 7/30/1975 in Appleton, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-07-09 | Final Game: 2004-07-18

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

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Biography

Matt Erickson, born in 1975, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during a brief career spanning parts of the 2004 and 2007 seasons. Primarily a position player, Erickson played in a total of 4 games, where he collected 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of .167. While he did not achieve notable power numbers, with 0 home runs and 0 RBIs, his time in the majors was significant for the opportunities it represented, particularly in an era characterized by the increasing focus on power hitters and offensive production. Erickson's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the game was navigating the complexities of performance-enhancing drug controversies and the subsequent evolution of player statistics. Although his playing time was limited, his journey through professional baseball reflects the challenges faced by many athletes striving to succeed in a highly competitive environment. His contributions, albeit modest in terms of statistics, exemplify the dedication and passion that defines the spirit of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.167 0.167 0.167 0.333 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 37.4% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 50.3% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — 61.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 56.3% 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
2004 MIL NL 4 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 1 1 3 0 1
SS 1 0 0 4 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 MIL 2B 1 1 1 3 0 1
2004 MIL SS 1 0 0 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Shortstop 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Arkansas Fayetteville AR 1995, 1996, 1997