Ruben Mateo

Born: 2/10/1978 in San Cristobal, San Cristóbal, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1999-06-12 | Final Game: 2004-08-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Ruben Amaury Mateo

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Biography

Ruben Mateo was a professional baseball player born in 1978, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1999 until 2004. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 295 games, accumulating a total of 219 hits, 21 home runs, and 89 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .250. Known for his speed and agility on the base paths, Mateo also recorded 11 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. Mateo's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, marked by a surge in offensive production and a growing emphasis on athleticism. Though not a household name, his contributions to various teams reflected the depth of talent in the league at the time. Mateo's playing style combined solid hitting with an ability to pressure opposing defenses, making him a valuable asset in the outfield. After concluding his major league tenure on August 21, 2004, Mateo remained a part of baseball's rich tapestry, leaving behind a legacy as a versatile player who navigated the challenges of a competitive era in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
295	876	106	219	44	6	21	89	11	49	189	0.250	0.303	0.386	0.689	-1760.4

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.

Career SLG .386 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.689 vs. league average 0.764 across their career seasons — 9.8% 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
1999	TEX	AL	32	122	16	29	9	1	5	18	3	4	28	0.238	.271 (-12%)	.344 (-22%)	.433 (+4%)	.778 (-8%)	-219.8
2000	TEX	AL	52	206	32	60	11	0	7	19	6	10	34	0.291	.270 (+8%)	.344 (-2%)	.437 (+2%)	.782 (avg)	22.9
2001	TEX	AL	40	129	18	32	5	2	1	13	1	9	28	0.248	.263 (-6%)	.332 (-3%)	.426 (-20%)	.758 (-13%)	-278.3
2002	CIN	NL	46	86	11	22	6	0	2	7	0	6	20	0.256	.261 (-2%)	.331 (-4%)	.416 (-5%)	.747 (-4%)	-64.1
2003	CIN	NL	74	207	16	50	9	0	3	18	0	12	53	0.242	.264 (-9%)	.332 (-13%)	.422 (-22%)	.754 (-18%)	-705.5
2004	PIT	NL	19	33	4	8	0	0	3	7	0	5	6	0.242	—	—	—	—	0.0
2004	KCR	AL	32	93	9	18	4	3	0	7	1	3	20	0.194	.266 (-27%)	.335 (-30%)	.427 (-30%)	.762 (-30%)	0.0