MATT
WIETERS
#32 -
C
Status
Free agent
Ht/Wt
6’5’’,
235 lbs
Bats/Throws
S /
R
Experience
12
years
Debut
May 29, 2009
Born
May 21, 1986
(37 yrs)
Charleston, South Carolina
Hometown
Goose Creek, South Carolina
Drafted
Drafted by Baltimore in 2007 (1/5).
Season Stats
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| GP Games Played
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AB At Bats
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R Runs
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H Hits
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2B Doubles
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3B Triples
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HR Home Runs
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RBI Runs Batted In
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BB Walks
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SO Strikeouts
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SB Stolen Bases
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CS Caught Stealing
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AVG Batting Average
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OBP On-Base Percentage
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SLG Slugging Percentage
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OPS On-Base Plus Slugging
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Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2020-10-28 |
Filed for free agency.
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| 2020-09-04 |
Missed 15 games (left big toe).
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| 2020-08-20 |
Left big toe, 10-day injured list.
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| 2020-01-19 |
Re-signed as a free agent by the St. Louis Cardinals to a one-year contract.
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| 2019-10-31 |
Filed for free agency.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AL | Rawlings Gold Glove Award Rawlings Gold Glove Award | 2012, 2011 |
| MLB | Named to the All-Star Game Named to the All-Star Game | 2012, 2011 |
| Minor League Baseball | Player of the Year Baseball America | 2008 |
Scouting Report
Is an imposing presence (as both a hitter and catcher). Owns a superb batting eye with good power, suggesting he can be an impact switch-hitter. Makes very few mistakes with his glove. Is a leader. Needs some more work at throwing runners out. Elbow issues don't help. Bats better from the left side than the right, so more improvement is needed there. Could take more walks as a hitter.
Long Range Potential: Solid, switch-hitting catcher, when healthy.
