Matt Tupman, baseball player, 2008-2008

Matt Tupman

Born: 11/25/1979 in Concord, NH, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-05-18 | Final Game: 2008-05-18

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Matthew David Tupman

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Biography

Matt Tupman, born in 1979, was a professional baseball player who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player, making his debut on May 18, 2008, and concluding the same day. Despite the short duration of his playing time, Tupman managed to leave a mark by recording a hit in his only game, which resulted in a batting average of 1.0. His performance showcased the challenges and unpredictability often faced by players trying to establish themselves in the highly competitive environment of the major leagues. Tupman's career was reflective of the late 2000s era in baseball, a time marked by both emerging talents and the ongoing conversation surrounding player performance and integrity. While he did not achieve significant statistics such as home runs or RBIs, the experience of playing at the highest level of baseball remains a testament to his skills and dedication to the sport. His singular game in the majors serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who strive for recognition in the pursuit of their baseball dreams.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 1.000 1.000 2.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +279.1% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +200.2% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — +140.2% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — +166.9% above 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
2008 KCR AL 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 KCA C 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2008 KCA AL $390,000
Total Career Earnings $390,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Massachusetts Lowell Lowell MA 2001, 2002
Plymouth State College Plymouth NH 2000