Matt Sinatro

Born: 3/22/1960 in Hartford, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-09-22 | Final Game: 1992-05-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: Matthew Stephen Sinatro

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Biography

Matt Sinatro, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1992. Primarily serving as a position player, Sinatro appeared in 140 games throughout his career. He played during an era characterized by a shift in offensive strategies and the increasing importance of defensive play, which influenced how players like him approached the game. Over the course of his career, Sinatro recorded 48 hits, including one home run, and accumulated 21 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .19. His speed on the bases contributed to his total of 2 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game in various ways despite the limited offensive statistics. Sinatro's tenure in the league, including stints with multiple teams, allowed him to experience the evolving landscape of baseball in the late 20th century, marking him as a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
140	252	20	48	6	1	1	21	2	17	35	0.190	0.244	0.234	0.478	-678.8

Career AVG .190 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career OBP .244 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.

Career SLG .234 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 39.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.478 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 32.6% 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
1981	ATL	NL	12	32	4	9	1	1	0	4	1	5	4	0.281	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	ATL	NL	37	81	10	11	2	0	1	4	0	4	9	0.136	.261 (-48%)	.324 (-46%)	.388 (-49%)	.712 (-48%)	-651.5
1983	ATL	NL	7	12	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	2	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1984	ATL	NL	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1987	OAK	AL	6	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1988	OAK	AL	10	9	1	3	2	0	0	5	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1989	DET	AL	13	25	2	3	0	0	0	1	0	1	3	0.120	—	—	—	—	0.0
1990	SEA	AL	30	50	2	15	1	0	0	4	1	4	10	0.300	.257 (+16%)	.324 (+8%)	.385 (-17%)	.710 (-5%)	-27.3
1991	SEA	AL	5	8	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1992	SEA	AL	18	28	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.107	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	135	72	436	67	2	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1981	ATL	C	12	10	56	10	0	1
1982	ATL	C	35	22	112	25	0	1
1983	ATL	C	7	3	24	5	1	0
1984	ATL	C	2	1	4	0	0	0
1987	OAK	C	6	0	4	0	0	0
1988	OAK	C	9	2	21	2	0	1
1989	DET	C	13	9	42	2	0	0
1990	SEA	C	28	14	112	16	1	1
1991	SEA	C	5	2	18	3	0	0
1992	SEA	C	18	9	43	4	0	1