Matt Howard, baseball player, 1996-1996

Matt Howard

Born: 9/22/1967 in Fall River, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-05-17 | Final Game: 1996-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Matthew Christopher Howard

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Biography

Matt Howard, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball. He played from 1996 until his retirement in 2005, making appearances in 35 games as a position player. Throughout his career, Howard recorded 11 hits, including one home run, and drove in 9 runs, finishing with a batting average of .204. He also contributed defensively, showcasing his speed with 1 stolen base. Although his time in the major leagues was limited, Howard's journey reflects the challenges and competitiveness of the late 1990s baseball landscape, a period marked by the rise of power hitters and the early stirrings of the steroid era. His perseverance in reaching the majors and his contributions during his playing days serve as a testament to the dedication required to compete 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
35 54 9 11 1 0 1 9 1 2 8 0.204 0.228 0.278 0.506 -343.2

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 24.5% below league average.

Career OBP .228 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.

Career SLG .278 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 34.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.506 vs. league average 0.767 across their career seasons — 34.1% 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
1996 NYY AL 35 54 9 11 1 0 1 9 1 2 8 0.204 .269 (-25%) .340 (-33%) .426 (-35%) .767 (-34%) -343.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 30 10 14 27 1 5
3B 6 4 3 4 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 NYA 2B 30 10 14 27 1 5
1996 NYA 3B 6 4 3 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 30
Third Base 6

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Pepperdine University Malibu CA 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989