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Matt LaPorta

Cleveland Indians

1985/01/08 27

6-2 215

Port Charlotte, FL

R / R

3

the Milwaukee Brewers in 2007 (1st round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2011 0 2 9 2 4 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 0 .444 .444 .778
career Total 269 909 104 216 51 2 30 115 81 206 3 0 .238 .304 .397

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has big-time power and run-producing potential. Can play either first base or an outfield corner.
Flaws
  • Lacks defensive polish at any position. Strikes out too much. Is not speedy on the bases or in the field.
Career Potential
  • Inconsistent first baseman with upside.
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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 9, 2011 Recalled from Columbus (AAA).
August 30, 2011 Optioned to Columbus (AAA).
July 6, 2011 Missed 16 games (sprained right ankle).
June 18, 2011 Sprained right ankle, 15-day DL.
March 7, 2011 Re-signed by the Cleveland Indians to a one-year contract.
August 31, 2010 Missed 1 game (hip injury).
August 30, 2010 Hip injury, day-to-day.
July 9, 2010 Missed 3 games (head contusion).
July 6, 2010 Head contusion, day-to-day.
June 27, 2010 Recalled from Columbus (AAA).
June 7, 2010 Optioned to Columbus (AAA).
September 25, 2009 Missed 2 games (hip injury).
September 23, 2009 Hip injury, day-to-day.
August 19, 2009 Recalled from Columbus (AAA).
May 26, 2009 Optioned to Columbus (AAA).
May 2, 2009 Contract purchased from Columbus (AAA).
March 24, 2009 Assigned to minor league camp.
March 15, 2008 Assigned to minor league camp.

Trades

July 7, 2008 Cleveland Indians traded C.C. Sabathia to Milwaukee Brewers for Matt LaPorta, Rob Bryson, Zach Jackson and a player to be named later (Michael Brantley, Oct.3, 2008).
June 7, 2007 Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 1st round (7th overall) in 2007.

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