Matt Palmer, baseball player, 2008-2012

Matt Palmer

Born: 3/21/1979 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-08-16 | Final Game: 2012-05-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Jonathan Matt Palmer

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Biography

Matt Palmer was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1979, who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 2008 and 2012. Known for his versatility on the mound, Palmer played for several teams during his career, showcasing a solid performance that culminated in a career record of 13 wins and 7 losses. With an earned run average of 4.56, he demonstrated the ability to handle the pressures of professional baseball, striking out 98 batters over the course of his playing days. Palmer's career unfolded during a period characterized by an evolving approach to pitching, as teams increasingly relied on specialized roles and analytics to shape their strategies. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions to his teams were significant in various pitching roles. Palmer's journey through the game illustrated the challenges faced by pitchers in the modern era, and his resilience on the mound earned him respect among his peers and baseball fans alike. Retiring in 2012, he left behind a legacy reflective of the competitive spirit and determination found in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
13 7 63 20 1 0 0 185.3 181 94 15 94 98 4.56 0

Career ERA 4.56 vs. league average 4.14 across their career seasons — 10.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2008 SFG NL 0 2 3 3 0 0 0 12.7 17 12 13 3 8.53 4.32 (-97%) -
2009 LAA AL 11 2 40 13 1 0 0 121.3 105 53 55 69 3.93 4.32 (+9%) -1189.1
2010 LAA AL 1 2 14 1 0 0 0 33.7 38 17 20 17 4.54 4.08 (-11%) -209.1
2011 LAA AL 1 1 3 3 0 0 0 15.7 19 10 4 7 5.74 3.94 (-46%) 335.2
2012 SDP NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2.0 2 2 2 2 9.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
63 10 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.200 0.273 0.200 0.473 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — 51.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.473 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 35.6% 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
2008 SFG NL 3 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2009 LAA AL 40 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2010 LAA AL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 LAA AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 SDP NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2009 ALCS LAA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 2 0 0 2.7 5 4 1 2 13.50

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2009 ALCS LAA 0 0 2 0 0 2.7 5 4 1 2 13.50

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 63 20 13 19 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 SFN P 3 3 1 3 0 2
2009 LAA P 40 13 7 10 0 1
2010 LAA P 14 1 4 1 2 0
2011 LAA P 3 3 1 4 0 0
2012 SDN P 3 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 63

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 LAA AL $420,000
Total Career Earnings $420,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff MO 1999, 2000
Missouri State University Springfield MO 2001, 2002