Matt Pagnozzi, baseball player, 2009-2014

Matt Pagnozzi

Born: 11/10/1982 in Miami, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-09-29 | Final Game: 2014-09-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Matthew Thomas Pagnozzi

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Biography

Matt Pagnozzi, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player from 2009 to 2014. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 43 games, in which he recorded a total of 25 hits. Pagnozzi demonstrated a solid batting presence, finishing his career with a batting average of .272. He contributed to his teams not only by his ability to get on base but also by driving in runs, accumulating 13 RBIs and hitting one home run during his tenure in Major League Baseball. Pagnozzi's career unfolded during a period marked by the transition from the steroid era, where power hitting often overshadowed traditional skills. While he may not have been known for blazing speed—having no stolen bases—his contributions behind the plate and as a reliable bat in the lineup highlighted his versatility. Although his time in the major leagues was relatively brief, Pagnozzi's journey reflects the dedication and resilience of many players striving to make their mark in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
43 92 8 25 2 0 1 13 0 5 21 0.272 0.323 0.326 0.649 0.0

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .326 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.649 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 10.1% 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
2009 STL NL 6 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 STL NL 15 39 4 14 2 0 1 10 0 2 8 0.359 — — — — 0.0
2011 COL NL 7 21 2 6 0 0 0 2 0 1 8 0.286 — — — — 0.0
2011 PIT NL 5 8 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2013 HOU AL 9 21 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0
2014 MIL NL 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
1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
C 37 27 169 14 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2009 SLN 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
2009 SLN C 5 0 9 1 0 1
2010 SLN C 15 12 77 4 1 1
2011 COL C 7 7 32 6 0 0
2011 PIT C 2 2 12 1 0 0
2013 HOU C 7 6 37 2 1 0
2014 MIL C 1 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 37
First Base 1
Designated Hitter 2