Positions: Outfielder and Pinch Hitter
Bats: Left • Throws: Left
6-2, 210lb (188cm, 95kg)
Born: August 10, 1987 in Fort Lauderdale, FL us
Draft: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 16th round of the 2009 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Florida (Gainesville, FL) and the New York Mets in the 5th round of the 2010 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Florida (Gainesville, FL).
High School: Westminster Academy (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
School: University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)
Debut:
August 29, 2013
(Age 26-019d,
20,513th in major league history)
vs. PHI 5 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 SB
Last Game:
July 26, 2018
(Age 30-350d)
vs. PIT 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 2014 season
Agents: ISE Baseball
National Team: us USA (College)
Full Name: Matthew Gerrit den Dekker
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Relatives: Cousin of Kevin Chapman
Career
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2017 Fielding Game Log (as LF)