Matt Roney

Born: 1/10/1980 in Tulsa, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-04-02 | Final Game: 2006-05-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Matthew Stephen Roney

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Biography

Matt Roney was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1980, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2006. Roney made his mark during an era characterized by high offensive output and the increasing influence of advanced metrics in evaluating player performance. Throughout his time in the league, he played primarily in relief roles, showcasing a competitive spirit despite facing challenges on the mound. In his career, Roney compiled a record of 1-10, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.42 over the course of his appearances. He recorded a total of 47 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to miss bats, although he did not register any saves. Despite the ups and downs of his statistical output, Roney's journey through the majors highlighted the challenges many pitchers faced during a period when the game was becoming increasingly dominated by powerful hitters. His experiences serve as a reminder of the dedication and perseverance required to compete at the highest levels of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	10	48	11	0	0	0	104.7	107	63	17	49	47	5.42	0

Career ERA 5.42 vs. league average 4.46 across their career seasons — 21.4% 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
2003	DET	AL	1	9	45	11	0	0	0	100.7	102	61	48	47	5.45	4.40 (-24%)	-3706.9
2006	OAK	AL	0	1	3	0	0	0	0	4.0	5	2	1	0	4.50	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
48	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +87.4% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +49.4% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — +17.1% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — +31.3% 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	DET	AL	45	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
2006	OAK	AL	3	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
P	48	11	7	11	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2003	DET	P	45	11	7	11	2	0
2006	OAK	P	3	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	48

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2003	DET	AL	$300,000
Total Career Earnings			$300,000