Matt Joyce

Born: 8/3/1984 in Tampa, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-05-05 | Final Game: 2021-09-23

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 194 lbs

Full name: Matthew Ryan Joyce

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Biography

Matt Joyce was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2021. Born in 1984, Joyce was known for his versatility as a position player and his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,400 games, recording 898 hits, 149 home runs, and 503 RBIs, with a batting average of .242. His skill set allowed him to be a valuable asset to various teams, and he stole 35 bases throughout his time in the league. Joyce's career included an All-Star selection, showcasing his talent during a competitive era in baseball. He played in an environment that emphasized power hitting, and his home run total reflects the offensive trends of the time. Despite not being one of the game's superstars, he carved out a niche as a dependable player, often contributing in clutch situations and providing leadership in the clubhouse. Joyce's journey through baseball exemplified the dedication and perseverance required to sustain a lengthy career in the sport, and he remains a respected figure among fans and players alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1400	3718	537	898	206	15	149	503	35	559	935	0.242	0.342	0.425	0.767	4919.5

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.

Career SLG .425 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.767 vs. league average 0.732 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
2008	DET	AL	92	242	40	61	16	3	12	33	0	31	65	0.252	.263 (-4%)	.333 (+2%)	.416 (+18%)	.749 (+11%)	473.9
2009	TBR	AL	11	32	3	6	1	0	3	7	1	3	7	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0
2010	TBR	AL	77	216	30	52	15	3	10	40	2	40	55	0.241	.257 (-6%)	.325 (+11%)	.402 (+18%)	.728 (+15%)	632.3
2011	TBR	AL	141	462	69	128	32	2	19	75	13	49	106	0.277	.255 (+9%)	.320 (+8%)	.399 (+20%)	.719 (+15%)	1305.9
2012	TBR	AL	124	399	55	96	18	3	17	59	4	55	102	0.241	.254 (-5%)	.318 (+7%)	.405 (+6%)	.724 (+6%)	608.3
2013	TBR	AL	140	413	61	97	22	0	18	47	7	59	87	0.235	.253 (-7%)	.317 (+3%)	.396 (+6%)	.714 (+5%)	423.8
2014	TBR	AL	140	418	51	106	23	2	9	52	2	62	111	0.254	.251 (+1%)	.313 (+11%)	.386 (-1%)	.700 (+5%)	514.1
2015	LAA	AL	93	247	17	43	12	1	5	21	0	30	67	0.174	.254 (-32%)	.316 (-14%)	.404 (-28%)	.721 (-22%)	-976.5
2016	PIT	NL	140	231	45	56	10	1	13	42	1	59	67	0.242	.255 (-5%)	.321 (+25%)	.417 (+11%)	.738 (+17%)	1112.6
2017	OAK	AL	141	469	78	114	33	0	25	68	4	66	113	0.243	.254 (-5%)	.324 (+3%)	.425 (+11%)	.750 (+8%)	720.4
2018	OAK	AL	83	207	34	43	9	0	7	15	0	35	53	0.208	.247 (-16%)	.318 (+1%)	.409 (-14%)	.727 (-7%)	-202.0
2019	ATL	NL	129	200	32	59	10	0	7	23	0	38	45	0.295	.252 (+17%)	.322 (+26%)	.434 (+3%)	.757 (+13%)	730.3
2020	MIA	NL	46	127	16	32	4	0	2	14	1	20	41	0.252	.244 (+3%)	.321 (+9%)	.417 (-21%)	.739 (-8%)	-110.7
2021	PHI	NL	43	55	6	5	1	0	2	7	0	12	16	0.091	.243 (-63%)	.317 (-18%)	.410 (-47%)	.727 (-34%)	-312.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
22	53	1	8	2	0	1	5	4	18	0.151

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2020	NLDS2	MIA	3	6	0	1	0	0	1	0	2	0.167
2020	NLWC3	MIA	2	5	0	1	1	0	0	2	1	0.200
2019	NLDS2	ATL	5	10	0	1	0	0	0	1	2	0.100
2013	ALDS1	TBA	4	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000
2011	ALDS2	TBA	4	15	1	3	1	1	4	1	5	0.200
2010	ALDS1	TBA	4	9	0	2	0	0	0	0	4	0.222

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1022	854	1628	34	29	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2008	DET	OF	84	57	136	2	4	0
2009	TBA	OF	9	8	15	0	0	0
2010	TBA	OF	63	53	115	4	3	0
2011	TBA	OF	136	120	231	8	3	3
2012	TBA	OF	115	106	181	2	2	0
2013	TBA	OF	110	92	168	2	1	1
2014	TBA	OF	94	83	156	5	3	1
2015	LAA	OF	65	58	95	2	1	0
2016	PIT	OF	66	44	81	1	0	0
2017	OAK	OF	133	122	249	5	7	2
2018	OAK	OF	57	40	86	1	1	0
2019	ATL	OF	37	34	54	2	2	1
2020	MIA	OF	36	28	40	0	2	0
2021	PHI	OF	17	9	21	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	451
Center Field	8
Right Field	605
Designated Hitter	128

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2008	Player of the Week	Week of 2008-07-12

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2016	PIT	NL	$1,000,000
2015	LAA	AL	$4,750,000
2014	TBA	AL	$3,700,000
2013	TBA	AL	$2,450,000
2012	TBA	AL	$499,500
2011	TBA	AL	$426,500
2010	TBA	AL	$406,000
2009	TBA	AL	$410,400
Total Career Earnings			$13,642,400