Julius Matos, baseball player, 2002-2003

Julius Matos

Born: 12/12/1974 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-05-31 | Final Game: 2003-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

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Biography

Julius Matos was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2003. Born in 1974, Matos made his mark during a transitional period in the sport, as baseball was witnessing the rise of power hitters and a growing emphasis on offensive production. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 104 games, where he recorded 59 hits and achieved a batting average of .244. Matos contributed to his teams with 4 home runs and 26 runs batted in, alongside a modest total of 2 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to combine power with speed. Matos's career, though brief, allowed him to be part of the competitive landscape of early 2000s baseball, an era marked by significant changes and challenges, including the ongoing discussions surrounding performance-enhancing drugs. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the game during his tenure reflected the hard work and dedication that many players bring to the field. After concluding his major league career on September 28, 2003, Matos left a legacy as a player who persevered through the rigors of professional baseball, embodying the spirit of determination that defines the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
104 242 26 59 4 0 4 26 2 10 45 0.244 0.278 0.310 0.588 -952.0

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career SLG .310 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.588 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 21.7% 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
2002 SDP NL 76 185 19 44 3 0 2 19 1 9 33 0.238 .261 (-9%) .331 (-16%) .416 (-31%) .747 (-24%) -824.2
2003 KCR AL 28 57 7 15 1 0 2 7 1 1 12 0.263 .264 (avg) .332 (-17%) .422 (-9%) .754 (-12%) -127.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 3 0 0 0
2B 60 37 82 133 8 30
3B 30 13 12 27 2 3
OF 4 0 1 0 0 0
SS 6 1 3 4 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 SDN 1B 2 0 3 0 0 0
2002 SDN 2B 49 32 72 110 7 26
2002 SDN 3B 17 6 9 18 2 3
2002 SDN OF 3 0 1 0 0 0
2002 SDN SS 4 1 3 3 0 1
2003 KCA 2B 11 5 10 23 1 4
2003 KCA 3B 13 7 3 9 0 0
2003 KCA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2003 KCA SS 2 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Second Base 60
Third Base 30
Shortstop 6
Right Field 4
Designated Hitter 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
South Suburban College South Holland IL 1993, 1994