Matt Treanor, baseball player, 2004-2012

Matt Treanor

Born: 3/3/1976 in Garden Grove, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-06-02 | Final Game: 2012-09-26

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

Full name: Matthew Aaron Treanor

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Biography

Matt Treanor was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2004 to 2012. Born in 1976, he primarily played as a position player, showcasing his skills in the Major Leagues over the course of 468 games. Treanor was known for his defensive abilities behind the plate and provided valuable depth to the teams he played for, including the Florida Marlins, Texas Rangers, and Kansas City Royals. Throughout his career, Treanor accumulated 281 hits and hit 18 home runs, finishing with a batting average of .221. He drove in 129 RBIs and added 5 stolen bases to his resume, demonstrating a modest level of offensive production. Despite the challenges of competing in an era marked by increasingly powerful hitters, Treanor's contributions as a reliable backup catcher and his knowledge of the game made him a respected figure in the clubhouse. His journey through the league provided insight into the life of a player who played a crucial role in supporting his teammates during his tenure in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
468 1272 120 281 45 4 18 129 5 147 286 0.221 0.313 0.305 0.618 -3170.3

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career SLG .305 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.618 vs. league average 0.746 across their career seasons — 17.2% 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
2004 MIA NL 29 55 7 13 2 0 0 1 0 4 13 0.236 .266 (-11%) .335 (-7%) .427 (-36%) .762 (-23%) -206.0
2005 MIA NL 58 134 10 27 8 0 0 13 0 16 28 0.201 .264 (-24%) .330 (-9%) .418 (-38%) .749 (-25%) -561.1
2006 MIA NL 67 157 12 36 6 1 2 14 0 19 34 0.229 .269 (-15%) .336 (-3%) .431 (-26%) .768 (-16%) -423.7
2007 MIA NL 55 171 16 46 7 1 4 19 0 19 29 0.269 .268 (avg) .335 (+6%) .422 (-7%) .758 (-1%) 22.0
2008 MIA NL 65 206 18 49 7 0 2 23 1 18 53 0.238 .263 (-10%) .333 (-8%) .416 (-28%) .749 (-19%) -688.5
2009 DET AL 4 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 TEX AL 82 237 22 50 6 1 5 27 1 22 43 0.211 .257 (-18%) .325 (-12%) .402 (-24%) .728 (-18%) -793.8
2011 KCR AL 65 186 24 42 6 0 3 21 2 33 49 0.226 .255 (-11%) .320 (+10%) .399 (-23%) .719 (-9%) -137.2
2011 TEX AL 7 10 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — -137.2
2012 LAD NL 36 103 11 18 3 1 2 10 1 14 29 0.175 .254 (-31%) .318 (-12%) .405 (-31%) .724 (-22%) -382.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 10 3 2 0 0 1 2 2 2 0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2010 ALCS TEX 2 6 2 2 0 0 1 2 1 1 0.333
2010 ALDS1 TEX 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000
2010 WS TEX 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 453 383 2858 157 32 20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 FLO C 27 14 117 6 3 0
2005 FLO C 55 41 309 14 5 4
2006 FLO C 61 50 374 26 3 2
2007 FLO C 53 50 385 16 3 2
2008 FLO C 65 60 453 29 8 3
2009 DET C 4 4 28 0 0 0
2010 TEX C 81 67 512 21 3 1
2011 KCA C 65 62 389 22 4 5
2011 TEX C 7 2 30 2 0 0
2012 LAN C 35 33 261 21 3 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 453
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 LAN NL $850,000
2011 KCA AL $850,000
2009 DET AL $750,000
2008 FLO NL $705,000
2007 FLO NL $380,000
2006 FLO NL $327,000
2005 FLO NL $316,000
Total Career Earnings $4,178,000