Henry Mateo

Born: 10/14/1976 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2001-07-28 | Final Game: 2006-10-01

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Henry Antonio Mateo

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Biography

Henry Mateo, born in 1976, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2006. Over the course of his career, Mateo appeared in 190 games, where he showcased his speed and versatility on the field. He finished his career with 60 hits, contributing to a batting average of .233. While not known for his power-hitting, he managed to hit 1 home run and drive in 10 RBIs during his time in the majors. His ability to steal bases was one of his notable skills, as he successfully swiped 15 bases. Mateo's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, marked by a blend of athleticism and strategy. Though he did not achieve the star status of some of his contemporaries, his contributions as a role player and base-stealer underscored the importance of speed and agility in the game. His journey through the league reflects the challenges faced by many players striving to make an impact in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball. After his retirement on October 1, 2006, Mateo remained a part of the baseball community, remembered for his dedication and the intangibles he brought to the teams he played for.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
190	257	39	60	8	2	1	10	15	17	57	0.233	0.289	0.292	0.581	-663.5

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career SLG .292 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.581 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 23.3% below 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
2001	WSN	NL	5	9	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
2002	WSN	NL	22	23	1	4	0	1	0	0	2	2	6	0.174	—	—	—	—	0.0
2003	WSN	NL	100	154	29	37	3	1	0	7	11	11	38	0.240	.264 (-9%)	.332 (-9%)	.422 (-35%)	.754 (-24%)	-663.5
2004	WSN	NL	40	44	3	12	2	0	0	0	2	1	9	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	WAS	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2006	WAS	NL	22	26	5	4	2	0	1	3	0	2	3	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	58	25	67	115	10	27
3B	2	1	0	1	0	0
OF	12	3	10	0	0	0
SS	7	3	7	11	2	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2001	MON	2B	2	2	3	6	2	0
2002	MON	2B	3	1	2	8	0	1
2002	MON	SS	2	2	2	7	1	0
2003	MON	2B	43	20	49	82	4	23
2003	MON	OF	10	3	9	0	0	0
2003	MON	SS	2	0	1	1	0	1
2004	MON	2B	9	1	12	17	4	3
2004	MON	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
2005	WAS	2B	1	1	1	2	0	0
2006	WAS	3B	2	1	0	1	0	0
2006	WAS	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2006	WAS	SS	3	1	4	3	1	1