Matt Ginter, baseball player, 2000-2008

Matt Ginter

Born: 12/24/1977 in Lexington, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-09-01 | Final Game: 2008-08-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Matthew Shane Ginter

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Biography

Matt Ginter, born in 1977, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 until 2008. He made his debut with the Chicago White Sox and also played for the New York Mets and the Detroit Tigers over the course of his career. Ginter was known for his versatility on the mound, contributing both as a starter and a reliever. He concluded his career with a record of 5-7, an earned run average (ERA) of 5.43, and a total of 132 strikeouts, along with one save to his name. Competing during an era characterized by transition in pitching styles and strategies, Ginter's approach was marked by a mix of stamina and adaptability, allowing him to navigate through various roles within his teams. Although he may not have achieved the statistical grandeur of some of his contemporaries, his contributions were significant in the context of team dynamics and bullpen management. Ginter’s time in the majors reflects a period of evolution in baseball, where pitchers were increasingly called upon to handle multiple roles throughout the season. After his retirement, Ginter’s journey in baseball continued to inspire younger players looking to make their mark in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 7 96 19 0 0 1 232.0 269 140 31 75 132 5.43 0

Career ERA 5.43 vs. league average 4.42 across their career seasons — 22.9% 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
2000 CHW AL 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 9.3 18 14 7 6 13.50 4.77 (-183%) -
2001 CHW AL 1 0 20 0 0 0 0 39.7 34 23 14 24 5.22 4.42 (-18%) -
2002 CHW AL 1 0 33 0 0 0 1 54.3 59 27 21 37 4.47 4.28 (-5%) -
2003 CHW AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.3 2 5 1 0 13.50 — -
2004 NYN NL 1 3 15 14 0 0 0 69.3 82 35 20 38 4.54 4.46 (-2%) -123.4
2005 DET AL 0 1 14 1 0 0 0 35.0 49 24 9 15 6.17 4.29 (-44%) -919.5
2008 CLE AL 1 3 4 4 0 0 0 21.0 25 12 3 12 5.14 4.32 (-19%) 25.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
96 14 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 2 5 0.214 0.312 0.286 0.598 0.0

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 32.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.598 vs. league average 0.758 across their career seasons — 21.1% 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
2000 CHW AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 CHW AL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 CHW AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 CHW AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 NYN NL 15 14 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 2 5 0.214 — — — — 0.0
2005 DET AL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 CLE AL 4 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 96 19 17 17 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 CHA P 7 0 0 1 0 0
2001 CHA P 20 0 3 4 0 0
2002 CHA P 33 0 4 2 0 1
2003 CHA P 3 0 1 0 0 0
2004 NYN P 15 14 4 4 2 0
2005 DET P 14 1 4 4 0 1
2008 CLE P 4 4 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 96

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 DET AL $333,000
Total Career Earnings $333,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mississippi State University Mississippi State MS 1997, 1998, 1999