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Matt LaPorta
Positions: First Baseman and Leftfielder
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-2, 215lb (188cm, 97kg)
Born: January 8, 1985 in Port Charlotte, FL us
Draft: Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 14th round of the 2003 MLB June Amateur Draft from Charlotte HS (Punta Gorda, FL), the Boston Red Sox in the 14th round of the 2006 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Florida (Gainesville, FL) and the Milwaukee Brewers in the 1st round (7th) of the 2007 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Florida (Gainesville, FL).
High Schools: Charlotte HS (Punta Gorda, FL), Port Charlotte HS (Port Charlotte, FL)
School: University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)
Debut:
May 3, 2009
(Age 24-115d,
19,525th in major league history)
vs. DET 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
October 2, 2012
(Age 27-268d)
vs. CHW 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 2009 season
Agents: Boras Corporation
National Team: us USA (Pro,Oly,College)
Full Name: Matthew Vincent LaPorta
Pronunciation: \la-POR-tah\
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SUMMARY
Career
WAR
-1.0
AB
967
H
230
HR
31
BA
.238
R
106
RBI
120
SB
3
OBP
.302
SLG
.393
OPS
.695
OPS+
92
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