Matt Dominguez (baseball)
Matt Dominguez | |
---|---|
Chatsworth, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
Professional debut | |
MLB: September 6, 2011, for the Florida Marlins | |
NPB: May 5, 2018, for the Chiba Lotte Marines | |
Last appearance | |
MLB: June 6, 2016, for the Toronto Blue Jays | |
NPB: July 11, 2018, for the Chiba Lotte Marines | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .231 |
Home runs | 42 |
Runs batted in | 152 |
NPB statistics | |
Batting average | .222 |
Home runs | 13 |
Runs batted in | 44 |
Teams | |
|
Matthew Scott Dominguez (born August 28, 1989) is an American former professional
Early career
Dominguez was born in
He was drafted out of Chatsworth High School by the Marlins with the 12th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball draft.[3]
Professional career
Minor leagues
Dominguez was assigned to the Rookie level
In 2010, Dominguez was assigned to Jacksonville for the entire season. He participated in the
Major League career
Florida Marlins
Dominguez was called up to the majors for the first time on September 6, 2011.[6] He made his debut as a pinch hitter that day against the New York Mets. The next day, He got his first major league hit off of Mets' pitcher R. A. Dickey.[2]
Houston Astros
Dominguez began the 2012 season in Triple-A New Orleans, and hit .234 in 78 games.
Milwaukee Brewers
Dominguez was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers on June 16, 2015, and was assigned to Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox. In 72 games played for the Sky Sox in 2015, he hit .281 with 6 home runs and 30 RBI,[4] and won an MiLB Gold Glove.[5]
Toronto Blue Jays
On September 6, 2015, Dominguez was claimed by the Toronto Blue Jays,[12] and optioned to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. Dominguez attended 2016 Major League spring training, and was optioned to the Bisons on March 18, 2016.[13] He was recalled by the Blue Jays on April 26,[14] and started at third base against the Chicago White Sox that night. Following a 3–1 victory over the Texas Rangers on May 3, Dominguez was optioned back to Triple-A Buffalo.[15] On June 5, he was recalled by the Blue Jays.[16] Dominguez was placed on optional waivers on June 7.[17] On September 2, Dominguez was designated for assignment to make room for Matt Dermody.[18] Dominguez appeared in five games for the Blue Jays in 2016, going hitless in 11 at-bats.[19]
Boston Red Sox
On December 13, 2016, Dominguez signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox that included an invitation to spring training.[20] He spent the 2017 season with the Triple–A Pawtucket Red Sox, playing in 116 games and batting .264/.295/.425 with 16 home runs and 67 RBI. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017.[21]
Chiba Lotte Marines
On December 23, 2017, Dominguez signed with the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).[22] He became a free agent after the 2018 season.
See also
References
- ^ "Florida Marlins hope Matt Dominguez hits well enough to be answer at third base". The Palm Beach Post. February 15, 2011. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- ^ a b Dominguez, Fernando (September 13, 2011). "Matt Dominguez is 'living the dream' — and so are his parents". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- ^ Klein, Gary; Sondheimer, Eric (June 8, 2007). "Local sluggers go high in draft". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Matt Dominguez Register Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f "Matt Dominguez Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
- ^ Frisaro, Joe; De Nicola, Christina (September 6, 2011). "Dominguez joins team, will be eased into play". MLB.com. Archived from the original on March 29, 2015. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- ^ McTaggert, Brian (July 4, 2012). "Lee shipped to Marlins for prospects". MLB.com. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- ^ "Marlins acquire Carlos Lee". ESPN.com. July 5, 2012. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- ^ "Correa, Dominguez cut from Astros' big league training camp". ESPN.com. Associated Press. March 29, 2015. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- ^ McTaggart, Brian (March 29, 2015). "Correa, Dominguez among 8 Astros sent to Minors". MLB.com. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- ^ Adams, Steve (June 8, 2015). "Astros Designate Matt Dominguez For Assignment". mlb trade rumors. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
- ^ "Gregor Chisholm on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
- ^ Chisholm, Gregor (March 18, 2016). "Pompey among 4 Blue Jays reassigned". MLB.com. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
- ^ "Jays recall Dominguez, option Hutchison". Buffalo Bisons. April 26, 2016. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
- ^ Chisholm, Gregor (May 4, 2016). "Girodo recalled to give Blue Jays 8-man 'pen". MLB.com. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
- ^ "Blue Jays recall INF Matt Dominguez, option RHP Ryan Tepera". Sportsnet. June 5, 2016. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
- ^ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (June 7, 2016). "Blue Jays recall Pat Venditte, designate Dominguez for assignment". Sportsnet. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
- ^ Adams, Steve (September 2, 2016). "Blue Jays Designate Matt Dominguez For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
- ^ "Matt Dominguez Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
- ^ Todd, Jeff (December 13, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/13/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ Downing, Kyle (December 23, 2017). "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/23/17". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet