Steven Matz
Position:
Starting Pitcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Left
6-2, 205lb (188cm, 92kg)
Team:
St. Louis Cardinals (majors, 15-day IL)
Born:
May 29, 1991
in Stony Brook, NY
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Draft: Drafted by the New York Mets in the 2nd round of the 2009 MLB June Amateur Draft from Ward Melville HS (East Setauket, NY).
High School: Ward Melville HS (East Setauket, NY)
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 2016 season
2024 Contract Status:
Signed thru 2025, 4 yrs/$44M (22-25)
Service Time (01/2024): 8.099
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Free Agent: 2026
Agents: Icon Sports Management
Full Name: Steven Jakob Matz
Nicknames:
Rend, Reno or Matzy
Twitter:
@Smatz88
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