Matt Kata
Positions:
Second Baseman, Pinch Hitter and Third Baseman
Bats: Both
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Throws: Right
6-1, 185lb (185cm, 83kg)
Born:
March 14, 1978
in Avon Lake, OH
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Draft: Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 20th round of the 1996 MLB June Amateur Draft from St. Ignatius HS (Cleveland, OH) and the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 9th round of the 1999 MLB June Amateur Draft from Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN).
High School: St. Ignatius HS (Cleveland, OH)
School: Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN)
Debut:
June 15, 2003
(Age 25-093d,
18,288th in major league history)
vs. MIN 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
August 11, 2009
(Age 31-150d)
vs. FLA 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 2003 season
National Team:
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USA (18U)
Full Name: Matthew John Kata
Pronunciation: \KAY-ta\
View Player Info
from the B-R Bullpen
2009 Fielding Game Log (as 1B)