Victor Mata

Born: 6/17/1961 in Santiago, Santiago, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1984-07-22 | Final Game: 1985-06-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Victor Jose Mata

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Biography

Victor Mata was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1984 to 1985. Born in 1961, Mata made his mark in a relatively brief career, appearing in 36 games over two seasons. Known for his hitting ability, he recorded 24 hits and achieved a batting average of .312, showcasing his proficiency at the plate. Throughout his career, he contributed to his teams with 6 RBIs and demonstrated speed on the bases with 1 stolen base. Mata's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by an evolving approach to hitting and fielding. Although his time in the league was limited, he left an impression with his solid batting skills and versatility as a position player. His lone home run stands as a testament to his power potential, albeit in a modest sample size. Despite the brevity of his career, Mata's performance in the MLB highlighted the competitive nature of the league in the mid-1980s, a time when players were increasingly focusing on both offensive and defensive skills.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
36	77	9	24	5	0	1	6	1	0	12	0.312	0.316	0.416	0.732	85.1

Career AVG .312 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +20.6% above league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .416 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.732 vs. league average 0.711 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
1984	NYY	AL	30	70	8	23	5	0	1	6	1	0	12	0.329	.259 (+26%)	.322 (+3%)	.384 (+15%)	.707 (+10%)	85.1
1985	NYY	AL	6	7	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	31	18	50	0	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1984	NYA	OF	28	17	49	0	3	0
1985	NYA	OF	3	1	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	3
Center Field	22
Right Field	10