Matt Winters
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Matthew Littleton Winters
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 215 lb.
[edit] Biographical Information
- 1978 Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 1st round (24th overall) of the amateur draft.
- 1988 MVP Southern League Memphis Chicks
- 1989 Appeared in 42 games for the Kansas City Royals.
- 1995-2001 Coach Kane County Cougars
- 2005 Coach Altoona Curve
- 2006 Scout Nippon Ham Fighters
Following a brief career in the Major Leagues with the Kansas City Royals, Matt Winters played in Japan for the Nippon Ham Fighters from 1990 through 1994. In Japan, Matt hit a total of 160 home runs, drove in 428 runs, and had 1,203 total bases. He was selected to two Pacific League All-Star teams (1991 & 1993). In 2006, Matt was a scout for the Ham Fighters.
