Matt LeCroy

Born: 12/13/1975 in Belton, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-04-03 | Final Game: 2007-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Matthew Hanks LeCroy

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Biography

Matt LeCroy was an American professional baseball player born in 1975, who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2000 to 2007. Primarily serving as a position player, LeCroy played in a total of 476 games during his career. He was known for his offensive contributions, finishing with 361 hits and 60 home runs, while driving in 218 runs. His career batting average stood at .260, showcasing his ability to hit effectively in a competitive era of baseball. LeCroy's playing style was marked by a combination of power and consistency, although he did not contribute in the stolen bases department, registering zero steals throughout his career. He played during a time when the game was witnessing a shift towards more power hitters, and he carved out a niche for himself as a reliable performer in the lineup. After his retirement on September 30, 2007, LeCroy left a legacy as a solid contributor who exemplified the grit and determination of his era, making him a memorable figure among fans and within the baseball community.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
476 1388 146 361 68 1 60 218 0 123 332 0.260 0.326 0.440 0.766 88.4

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .440 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.766 vs. league average 0.760 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
2000 MIN AL 56 167 18 29 10 0 5 17 0 17 38 0.174 .270 (-36%) .344 (-26%) .437 (-26%) .782 (-26%) -886.1
2001 MIN AL 15 40 6 17 5 0 3 12 0 0 8 0.425 — — — — 0.0
2002 MIN AL 63 181 19 47 11 1 7 27 0 13 38 0.260 .261 (-1%) .331 (-8%) .416 (+7%) .747 (+1%) -33.8
2003 MIN AL 107 345 39 99 19 0 17 64 0 25 82 0.287 .264 (+9%) .332 (+3%) .422 (+16%) .754 (+10%) 686.3
2004 MIN AL 88 264 25 71 14 0 9 39 0 16 60 0.269 .266 (+1%) .335 (-4%) .427 (-1%) .762 (-2%) -139.9
2005 MIN AL 101 304 33 79 5 0 17 50 0 41 85 0.260 .264 (-2%) .330 (+7%) .418 (+6%) .749 (+7%) 508.6
2006 WAS NL 39 67 5 16 3 0 2 9 0 11 17 0.239 .269 (-11%) .336 (+4%) .431 (-14%) .768 (-6%) -46.7
2007 MIN AL 7 20 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.150 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 26 2 7 0 0 0 1 2 9 0.269

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2004 ALDS2 MIN 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.333
2003 ALDS1 MIN 3 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.091
2002 ALCS MIN 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333
2002 ALDS2 MIN 3 9 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 3 0.444

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 83 61 553 16 7 53
C 124 100 634 27 13 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 MIN 1B 3 1 13 0 0 1
2000 MIN C 49 48 317 16 4 8
2001 MIN 1B 2 0 4 0 0 0
2001 MIN C 3 0 6 1 0 0
2002 MIN 1B 8 5 39 1 1 8
2002 MIN C 6 3 20 1 0 0
2003 MIN 1B 17 12 99 3 1 7
2003 MIN C 22 20 95 4 2 0
2004 MIN 1B 23 20 172 3 1 17
2004 MIN C 26 16 114 4 4 0
2005 MIN 1B 23 21 204 8 3 18
2005 MIN C 1 0 0 0 0 0
2006 WAS 1B 6 2 19 1 1 2
2006 WAS C 13 9 60 1 2 0
2007 MIN 1B 1 0 3 0 0 0
2007 MIN C 4 4 22 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 124
First Base 83
Designated Hitter 214

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 WAS NL $850,000
2005 MIN AL $750,000
2004 MIN AL $340,000
2003 MIN AL $312,500
2000 MIN AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $2,452,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Clemson University Clemson SC 1995, 1996, 1997