Matt Wieters was one of the better defensive catchers in the early 2010s, leading the American League in Total Zone Runs by a Catcher three times and winning two Gold Gloves. Playing for Baltimore for most of his career, Wieters did not hit for average but had three consecutive 20 Home Run Years and was good enough to make four All-Star Teams.
Matt Wieters
- General
- Awards
- Career Stats
- Born: May 21, 1986 in Goose Creek, SC USA
- Weight: 235 lbs.
- Height: 6'5"
- Bats: B
- Throws: R
- Debut: May 29, 2009
- Final Game: September 25, 2020
| AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7128 | 795 | 1798 | 263 | 987 | 16 | 0.252 |
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Goose Creek, South Carolina, U.S.A.
- Eligible In: Thursday, 01 January 2026
- Position: Catcher
- Played For: Baltimore Orioles, St. Louis Cardinals, Washington Nationals
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Major Accolades and Awards:
All-Star (4) (2011, 2012, 2014 & 2016)
Gold Glove (2) (AL) (2011& 2012)
Most Sacrifice Flies (1) (AL) (2013)
World Series Rings (None) -
Other Points of Note:
2 Top Ten Finishes (Defensive bWAR)
- Notable All Time Rankings: None
Should Matt Wieters be in the Hall of Fame?
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