Matt Szczur

Born: 7/20/1989 in Cape May, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 2014-08-17 | Final Game: 2018-06-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Matthew Szczur

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Biography

Matt Szczur was a professional baseball player born in 1989, who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2014 until his retirement in 2018. Primarily recognized as a position player, Szczur played a total of 363 games during his career, showcasing his versatility and skill on the field. He recorded 136 hits, including 12 home runs, and drove in 61 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .231. Additionally, Szczur demonstrated his speed on the bases with 7 stolen bases, contributing to his team's offensive dynamics. Szczur's career unfolded during a time when the league was experiencing a blend of emerging talent and evolving playing styles. Known for his hustle and competitive spirit, he brought an energetic presence to the game, embodying the determination and resilience that are hallmarks of successful athletes. While his statistical output may not have placed him among the elite, Szczur’s contributions were valuable in the context of team play, and he left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike during his tenure in the MLB.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
363	589	80	136	31	3	12	61	7	65	133	0.231	0.312	0.355	0.666	-797.9

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.666 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 8.4% 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
2014	CHC	NL	33	62	6	14	2	0	2	5	0	4	11	0.226	.251 (-10%)	.313 (-13%)	.386 (-8%)	.700 (-10%)	-108.4
2015	CHC	NL	47	72	5	16	5	0	1	8	2	6	15	0.222	.254 (-13%)	.316 (-12%)	.404 (-18%)	.721 (-15%)	-198.2
2016	CHC	NL	107	185	30	48	9	1	5	24	2	13	39	0.259	.255 (+2%)	.321 (-3%)	.417 (-4%)	.738 (-4%)	-134.0
2017	CHC	NL	15	19	2	4	1	0	0	3	0	2	4	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0
2017	SDP	NL	104	176	26	40	11	2	3	15	0	32	40	0.227	.254 (-11%)	.324 (+10%)	.425 (-15%)	.750 (-4%)	0.0
2018	SDP	NL	57	75	11	14	3	0	1	6	3	8	24	0.187	.247 (-25%)	.318 (-17%)	.409 (-35%)	.727 (-27%)	-345.7