Matt Hague, baseball player, 2012-2015

Matt Hague

Born: 8/20/1985 in Bellevue, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-04-07 | Final Game: 2015-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Matthew Donald Hague

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Biography

Matt Hague, born in 1985, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2012 to 2015. He made his debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 7, 2012, and concluded his MLB career with the team on October 1, 2015. Throughout his career, Hague appeared in 43 games, where he recorded 19 hits and accumulated 7 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .226. Known for his versatility on the field, he also contributed with a stolen base during his time in the majors. Hague's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the rise of analytics and a growing emphasis on power hitting. While he did not record any home runs in his brief MLB tenure, his ability to make contact and play different positions showcased his adaptability. After his time in the major leagues, Hague continued to play in the minor leagues and various international leagues, further demonstrating his dedication to the game. His journey through professional baseball reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by many players trying to establish themselves in a competitive environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
43 84 6 19 3 0 0 7 1 5 19 0.226 0.286 0.262 0.548 -306.6

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career SLG .262 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.548 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 23.4% 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
2012 PIT NL 30 70 5 16 2 0 0 7 1 3 14 0.229 .254 (-10%) .318 (-15%) .405 (-37%) .724 (-27%) -306.6
2014 PIT NL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2015 TOR AL 10 12 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 19 16 131 13 1 13
3B 1 0 0 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 PIT 1B 16 14 114 12 1 13
2015 TOR 1B 3 2 17 1 0 0
2015 TOR 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 19
Third Base 1
Designated Hitter 6

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 PIT NL $480,000
Total Career Earnings $480,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Oklahoma State University Stillwater OK 2008
University of Washington Seattle WA 2005, 2006, 2007