Matt Lindstrom

Born: 2/11/1980 in Rexburg, ID, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-04-04 | Final Game: 2014-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Matthew Raymond Lindstrom

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Biography

Matt Lindstrom, born in 1980, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2014. Throughout his career, he established himself as a reliable relief pitcher known for his powerful fastball and ability to close out games. Lindstrom's career spanned several teams, including the Florida Marlins, Houston Astros, and Arizona Diamondbacks, where he showcased his skills in high-pressure situations. Over the course of his career, Lindstrom recorded a win-loss record of 17-21 and posted an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.68. He tallied 327 strikeouts and secured 51 saves, highlighting his effectiveness in late-game scenarios. Lindstrom's performance contributed to the evolving role of the closer in the late 2000s and early 2010s, as teams increasingly relied on specialized bullpen arms to secure victories. His contributions to the teams he played for left a lasting impact, as he navigated the challenges of a competitive era in baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
17	21	469	0	0	0	51	420.7	453	172	23	154	327	3.68	0

Career ERA 3.68 vs. league average 4.09 across their career seasons — 10.1% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2007	MIA	NL	3	4	71	0	67.0	66	23	21	62	3.09	4.47 (+31%)	-
2008	MIA	NL	3	3	66	5	57.3	57	20	26	43	3.14	4.32 (+27%)	-
2009	MIA	NL	2	1	54	15	47.3	54	31	24	39	5.89	4.32 (-36%)	-
2010	HOU	NL	2	5	58	23	53.3	68	26	20	43	4.39	4.08 (-8%)	363.3
2011	COL	NL	2	2	63	2	54.0	52	18	14	36	3.00	3.94 (+24%)	872.6
2012	BAL	AL	1	0	34	0	36.3	35	11	12	30	2.72	4.01 (+32%)	489.2
2012	AZ	NL	0	0	12	0	10.7	10	3	2	10	2.53	4.01 (+37%)	-
2013	CHW	AL	2	4	76	0	60.7	64	21	23	46	3.12	3.87 (+19%)	-
2014	CHW	AL	2	2	35	6	34.0	47	19	12	18	5.03	3.74 (-34%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
469	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2007	MIA	NL	71	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
2008	MIA	NL	66	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2009	MIA	NL	54	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2010	HOU	NL	58	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2011	COL	NL	63	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2012	BAL	AL	34	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2012	AZ	NL	12	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2013	CHW	AL	76	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2014	CHW	AL	35	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	469	0	31	54	6	9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
2007	FLO	P	71	7	6	1	2
2008	FLO	P	66	6	11	1	0
2009	FLO	P	54	2	4	2	0
2010	HOU	P	58	6	6	0	3
2011	COL	P	63	4	11	1	1
2012	BAL	P	34	2	4	0	1
2012	ARI	P	12	1	0	0	0
2013	CHA	P	76	2	8	0	1
2014	CHA	P	35	1	4	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	469

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2014	CHA	AL	$4,000,000
2013	CHA	AL	$2,300,000
2012	BAL	AL	$3,600,000
2011	COL	NL	$2,800,000
2010	HOU	NL	$1,625,000
2009	FLO	NL	$410,000
2008	FLO	NL	$395,000
2007	FLO	NL	$380,000
Total Career Earnings			$15,510,000