Matt Luke

Born: 2/26/1971 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-04-03 | Final Game: 1999-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Matthew Clifford Luke

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Biography

Matt Luke was a professional baseball player born in 1971, who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1999. Primarily a position player, Luke made his mark in the league over the course of 123 games, where he showcased his power-hitting ability with 15 home runs and contributed 40 runs batted in. His career batting average settled at .242, reflecting his role as a reliable contributor during his time on the field. Luke's playing career unfolded in the late 1990s, a period marked by an offensive surge in baseball often referred to as the "steroid era," which saw many players achieving unprecedented home run totals. While Luke may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions were significant in his role as a versatile player. He also demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 2 stolen bases throughout his career. After retiring on September 30, 1999, Luke left behind a legacy as a player who embraced the competitive spirit of baseball during a transformative era in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
123	269	39	65	12	1	15	40	2	19	70	0.242	0.293	0.461	0.754	-186.2

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career SLG .461 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — +8.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.754 vs. league average 0.767 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
1996	NYY	AL	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1998	LAD	NL	33	77	10	22	7	0	3	11	0	3	18	0.286	.266 (+7%)	.335 (-7%)	.420 (+17%)	.755 (+7%)	63.0
1998	CLE	AL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	63.0
1998	LAD	NL	69	160	24	34	5	1	9	23	2	14	42	0.212	.266 (-20%)	.335 (-17%)	.420 (+1%)	.755 (-7%)	63.0
1999	LAA	AL	18	30	4	9	0	0	3	6	0	2	10	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0