Matt Den Dekker
- January 5, 2024
- Baseball Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Matt Den Dekker |
Occupation | Baseball Player |
Date Of Birth | Aug 10, 1987(1987-08-10) |
Age | 37 |
Birthplace | Fort Lauderdale |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Florida |
Horoscope | Leo |
Matt Den Dekker Biography
Name | Matt Den Dekker |
Birthday | Aug 10 |
Birth Year | 1987 |
Place Of Birth | Fort Lauderdale |
Home Town | Florida |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Leo |
Spouse | Christine McNamara |
Matt Den Dekker is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on August 10, 1987 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. Outfielder, who was signed for the New York Mets in 2010 before being promoted into the Major Leagues at 2013. He was awarded the gold medal of his country of the United States at the World University Baseball Championship.
He was a teammate of Third baseman of the Mets All-Star team He became teammates with All-Star Mets third baseman David Wright in 2013. in 2013.
When Chapman signed on to play college baseball for the Florida Gators, den Dekker quickly followed suit. As a freshman, he batted .234/~.324/.418. As a sophomore, den Dekker hit .333/~.413/.507 with 20 steals in 20 tries and 55 runs in 55 games. The center fielder was a first-team All-Southeastern Conference selection as an outfielder. Den Dekker was then chosen for Team USA’s college edition. He batted .176/.375/.176 in the 2008 Haarlem Baseball Week; noted for his defense, he made one error and noted for his speed, he was thrown out in his lone attempt (gunned down by Cuban defensive legend Ariel Pestano in the Gold Medal game). Den Dekker batted .227/.292/.409 in the 2008 World University Baseball Championship, and did not attempt a steal.
Den Dekker hit .296/.409/.412 as a junior with 17 steals in 18 tries. He was still rated 92nd overall by Baseball America among prospects entering the 2009 Major League Baseball draft – then was not selected until the 475th overall pick, when the Pittsburgh Pirates selected him in the 16th round. He returned to Florida for his senior year, hitting .358 with a team-leading 64 runs scored and a career-best 49 runs batted in as the Gators reached the 2010 College World Series.
The cousin of his is Major League relief pitcher Kevin Chapman.
Matt Den Dekker Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Baseball Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Matt Den Dekker is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Matt Den Dekker 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
His birthplace was in Fort Lauderdale and played high school baseball at Westminster Academy Christian School.
He was a First Team All-Southeastern Conference selection as a player of the Florida Gators.
Matthew Gerrit den Dekker (born August 10, 1987) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals, Detroit Tigers and New York Mets.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6 ft 1 in |
Matt Den Dekker height 6 ft 1 in Matt weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Matt Den Dekker Dating?
According to our records, Matt Den Dekker married to Christine McNamara. As of December 1, 2023, Matt Den Dekker’s is not dating anyone.
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Den Dekker was optioned to the Syracuse Chiefs at the end of Spring Training on April 1, 2016. He was recalled on April 6 when Ben Revere was placed on the disabled list. After the Nationals optioned him back to Syracuse later in the season, den Dekker hit just .208 before being taken off the 40-man roster and outrighted to the minors on September 3, 2016. For the season, he batted .176/.282/.294.
Facts & Trivia
Matt Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Matt Den Dekker celebrates birthday on August 10 of every year.
During the 2016 offseason, den Dekker signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins. On May 2, 2017, he opted out of his contract, becoming a free agent.