Matt LaPorta
Positions:
First Baseman and Leftfielder
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-2, 215lb (188cm, 97kg)
Born:
January 8, 1985
in Port Charlotte, FL
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Draft: Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 14th round of the 2003 MLB June Amateur Draft from Charlotte HS (Punta Gorda, FL), the Boston Red Sox in the 14th round of the 2006 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Florida (Gainesville, FL) and the Milwaukee Brewers in the 1st round (7th) of the 2007 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Florida (Gainesville, FL).
High Schools: Charlotte HS (Punta Gorda, FL), Port Charlotte HS (Port Charlotte, FL)
School: University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)
Debut:
May 3, 2009
(Age 24-115d,
19,524th in major league history)
vs. DET 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
October 2, 2012
(Age 27-268d)
vs. CHW 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 2009 season
Agents: Boras Corporation
National Team:
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USA (Pro,Oly,College)
Full Name: Matthew Vincent LaPorta
Pronunciation: \la-POR-tah\
View Player Info
from the B-R Bullpen
2012 Fielding Game Log (as 1B)