Matt Stark

Born: 1/21/1965 in Whittier, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-04-08 | Final Game: 1990-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Matthew Scott Stark

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Biography

Matt Stark, born in 1965, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player during his brief career in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1990. Over the course of 13 games, Stark recorded 5 hits and drove in 3 runs, finishing with a batting average of .179. While he did not hit any home runs and did not register any stolen bases, his presence on the field contributed to the teams he played for during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Stark's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball characterized by power-hitting and a growing emphasis on offensive production. Although his playing time was limited, he was part of a transitional phase in baseball where many players were beginning to redefine their roles in response to the evolving game. His journey through professional baseball, while short, remains a testament to the countless athletes who aspire to reach the major leagues, highlighting the competitive nature of the sport during that time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
13	28	0	5	1	0	0	3	0	1	6	0.179	0.207	0.214	0.421	0.0

Career AVG .179 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 31.4% below league average.

Career OBP .207 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 36.9% below league average.

Career SLG .214 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 46.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.421 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 42.2% 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
1987	TOR	AL	5	12	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
1990	CHW	AL	8	16	0	4	1	0	0	3	0	1	6	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	5	3	25	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1987	TOR	C	5	3	25	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	5
Designated Hitter	6

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1988	TOR	AL	$66,500
Total Career Earnings			$66,500