Matt Thaiss

Born: 5/6/1995 in Jackson, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 2019-07-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Matthew Kevin Thaiss

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Biography

Matt Thaiss is a professional baseball player born in 1995, who has been an active presence in Major League Baseball since making his debut on July 3, 2019. Known for his versatility as a position player, Thaiss has appeared in 245 games, showcasing his potential across various roles on the field. His offensive contributions include 138 hits and 22 home runs, complemented by 79 RBIs, which highlight his ability to drive in runs and generate power at the plate. Despite a batting average of .208, Thaiss continues to work on his skills and adapt to the competitive landscape of modern baseball. Throughout his career, Thaiss has also demonstrated notable speed, accumulating 6 stolen bases, which adds another dimension to his playing style. As he navigates the current era of baseball—characterized by a focus on analytics and specialized roles—Thaiss's journey reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by many emerging players. His ongoing development in the league places him among the cohort of young athletes striving to leave a mark in the game. As he continues to play, Thaiss remains a player to watch, with the potential to evolve and impact his team's success in the seasons to come.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
305	819	92	172	29	1	23	95	7	126	272	0.210	0.320	0.332	0.652	-1086.4

Career AVG .210 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .332 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.652 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 10.3% 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
2019	LAA	AL	53	147	17	31	7	0	8	23	0	17	52	0.211	.252 (-16%)	.322 (-9%)	.434 (-3%)	.757 (-6%)	-157.0
2020	LAA	AL	8	21	3	3	0	0	1	1	0	4	8	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
2021	LAA	AL	3	7	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
2022	LAA	AL	29	69	9	15	1	0	2	8	1	11	24	0.217	.242 (-10%)	.311 (+3%)	.394 (-19%)	.706 (-9%)	-79.8
2023	LAA	AL	95	262	32	56	6	0	9	31	2	36	83	0.214	.248 (-14%)	.320 (avg)	.414 (-18%)	.734 (-10%)	-413.6
2024	LAA	AL	57	157	14	32	9	0	2	16	3	28	58	0.204	.243 (-16%)	.312 (+3%)	.399 (-25%)	.711 (-13%)	-263.8
2025	CHW	AL	35	85	11	18	4	0	1	8	1	23	21	0.212	.245 (-14%)	.314 (+21%)	.403 (-27%)	.718 (-6%)	25.6
2025	TBR	AL	25	71	5	16	2	1	0	8	0	6	25	0.225	.245 (-8%)	.314 (-3%)	.403 (-30%)	.718 (-18%)	25.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	33	22	187	10	0	9
2B	1	1	0	3	1	0
3B	47	31	18	57	7	6
C	195	164	1376	43	17	2
OF	1	1	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2019	LAA	1B	13	8	80	5	0	2
2019	LAA	3B	43	31	16	54	7	5
2020	LAA	1B	2	2	14	1	0	2
2020	LAA	2B	1	1	0	3	1	0
2020	LAA	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2020	LAA	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
2021	LAA	1B	2	2	17	1	0	0
2022	LAA	1B	11	8	57	3	0	4
2022	LAA	3B	3	0	2	3	0	1
2022	LAA	C	14	11	96	3	0	0
2023	LAA	1B	3	2	18	0	0	1
2023	LAA	C	82	64	596	14	8	0
2024	LAA	C	46	41	313	10	4	1
2025	CHA	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2025	CHA	C	29	26	179	11	5	1
2025	TBA	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
2025	TBA	C	24	22	192	5	0	0