Matt Laporta
- January 4, 2024
- Baseball Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Matt Laporta |
| Occupation | Baseball Player |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 8, 1985(1985-01-08) |
| Age | 39 |
| Birthplace | Port Charlotte |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Florida |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Matt Laporta Biography
| Name | Matt Laporta |
| Birthday | Jan 8 |
| Birth Year | 1985 |
| Place Of Birth | Port Charlotte |
| Home Town | Florida |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Spouse | Dara Altman |
Matt Laporta is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on January 8, 1985 in Port Charlotte, Florida, United States. First baseman for the Cleveland Indians, 2009-2012. He won the bronze medal with US Olympic baseball team in 2008.
Reggie Smith was his teammate with the 2008 bronze medal-winning US team. was his fellow teammate on the 2008 bronze-winning US team.
LaPorta was originally drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 14th round of the 2003 MLB Draft, but instead accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Pat McMahon’s Florida Gators baseball team from 2004 to 2007. In 2004, he played collegiate summer baseball in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Yarmouth- Dennis Red Sox, and returned to the league in 2006 to play for the Brewster Whitecaps.
He led NCAA Division I baseball with 26 home runs, which garnered LaPorta All- American honors as he helped lead the team to the 2005 College World Series final. In 2006, his batting average dipped from .328 to .259. In June, LaPorta was drafted in the fourteenth round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft by the Boston Red Sox, but he chose to stay at Florida for his senior year; during that season, he earned his second All-American selection. LaPorta batted .402 with twenty home runs his senior season with the Gators. Also, LaPorta was recognized as the SEC Player of the Year. He graduated from Florida with a bachelor’s degree in health and human performance in 2009.
He was born in Port Charlotte Florida.
Matt Laporta Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Baseball Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Matt Laporta is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Matt Laporta 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
The Chicago Cubs drafted him out of high school, but he chose to go to the University of Florida for a scholarship.
After his teammate had slid into China’s backup catcher, he was struck in the head by the pitcher. The incident led to a near brawl, several ejections, and a lot of confusion.
Matthew Vincent LaPorta (born January 8, 1985) is an American former professional baseball first baseman and left fielder. LaPorta played college baseball for the University of Florida. He was drafted 7th overall in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Who is Matt Laporta Dating?
According to our records, Matt Laporta married to Dara Altman. As of December 1, 2023, Matt Laporta’s is not dating anyone.
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Going into spring training for the 2010 season, LaPorta was expected to transition to the role of starting first baseman. However, when the Indians signed Russell Branyan and announced he would be the everyday first baseman, LaPorta instead became a contender for the left field position, along with Michael Brantley. Branyan’s back problems limited him to no game action during spring training, causing him to begin the season on the 15-day disabled list. Consequently, LaPorta was moved back to the first baseman position. After Branyan was activated from the disabled list on April 20, LaPorta was moved primarily to the backup first baseman role, with some playing time in left field. In order for him to receive more at-bats and continue his development, LaPorta was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on June 7. On June 27 the Indians traded Branyan to the Seattle Mariners for outfielder Ezequiel Carrera and shortstop Juan Diaz, LaPorta was recalled from Triple-A Columbus to be the everyday first baseman for the Indians.
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 Laporta celebrates birthday on January 8 of every year.
LaPorta signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles for the 2014 season.