Matt Tuiasosopo

Born: 5/10/1986 in Bellevue, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-09-05 | Final Game: 2016-05-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Matthew Petelu Tuiasosopo

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Biography

Matt Tuiasosopo, born in 1986, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2008 to 2016. He played a total of 155 games throughout his career, primarily serving as an outfielder and infielder. Tuiasosopo was known for his versatility on the field and his ability to contribute in various roles, though he struggled with consistency at the plate. He finished his career with 74 hits and 12 home runs, accumulating 45 RBIs and a batting average of .206. Despite having no stolen bases, Tuiasosopo's presence in the lineup offered teams depth and the potential for power hitting. Emerging during a time when the game was increasingly focused on power and offensive production, Tuiasosopo's career unfolded in an era characterized by the evolving role of the utility player. While he may not have achieved the lofty statistics some contemporaries did, his journey through MLB showcased the challenges faced by many athletes striving to establish themselves in a competitive environment. After his retirement in 2016, Tuiasosopo left behind a legacy of determination and adaptability that reflected the spirit of many players navigating the complexities of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
155	360	41	74	15	1	12	45	0	38	128	0.206	0.288	0.353	0.641	-293.4

Career AVG .206 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career OBP .288 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career SLG .353 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.641 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2008	SEA	AL	14	44	1	7	2	1	0	2	2	16	0.159	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	SEA	AL	7	22	2	5	1	0	1	2	2	5	0.227	—	—	—	—	0.0
2010	SEA	AL	50	127	12	22	5	0	4	11	9	49	0.173	.257 (-33%)	.325 (-28%)	.402 (-24%)	.728 (-26%)	-588.2
2013	DET	AL	81	164	26	40	7	0	7	30	25	57	0.244	.253 (-4%)	.317 (+10%)	.396 (+5%)	.714 (+7%)	294.9
2016	ATL	NL	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	22	7	92	3	1	11
2B	8	6	12	21	1	4
3B	26	22	19	48	4	4
OF	77	61	118	1	2	0
SS	6	2	6	11	2	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2008	SEA	3B	13	12	11	23	2	4
2009	SEA	2B	6	6	12	20	0	4
2010	SEA	1B	9	7	65	2	1	8
2010	SEA	2B	2	0	0	1	1	0
2010	SEA	3B	12	10	8	24	2	0
2010	SEA	OF	14	14	21	1	1	0
2010	SEA	SS	6	2	6	11	2	2
2013	DET	1B	13	0	27	1	0	3
2013	DET	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
2013	DET	OF	63	47	97	0	1	0