Dave Matranga

Born: 1/8/1977 in Orange, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-06-27 | Final Game: 2005-05-08

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

Full name: David Michael Matranga

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Biography

Dave Matranga, born in 1977, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2005. Over the course of his brief career, Matranga appeared in 7 games, during which he recorded 1 hit, including a notable home run, and drove in 1 run. His batting average ended at .167, and he did not record any stolen bases. Matranga's time in the majors was marked by the challenges faced by many players attempting to break into the league during the early 2000s, a period characterized by intense competition and the emergence of power hitters. Although his major league career was short-lived, his single home run serves as a highlight in a professional journey that showcases the dreams and aspirations of countless athletes striving for success in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 6 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 0.167 0.167 0.667 0.833 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 49.7% below league average.

Career SLG .667 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — +58.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.833 vs. league average 0.752 across their career seasons — +10.8% above 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
2003 HOU NL 6 5 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2005 LAA AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 0 4 1 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 HOU 2B 2 0 2 0 0 0
2005 LAA 2B 1 0 2 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Pepperdine University Malibu CA 1996, 1997, 1998