Matthew LeCroy
- January 9, 2024
- Baseball Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Matthew LeCroy |
Occupation | Baseball Player |
Date Of Birth | Dec 13, 1975(1975-12-13) |
Age | 49 |
Birthplace | Belton |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Texas |
Horoscope | Sagittarius |
Matthew LeCroy Biography
Name | Matthew LeCroy |
Birthday | Dec 13 |
Birth Year | 1975 |
Place Of Birth | Belton |
Home Town | Texas |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
Matthew LeCroy is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on December 13, 1975 in Belton, Texas, United States.
LeCroy is a 1994 graduate of Belton-Honea Path High School in Honea Path, South Carolina and attended Clemson University to pursue a degree in elementary education. While at Clemson, he was named to the 1996 U.S. Olympic Baseball Team and helped the team to a bronze medal after losing to both Cuba (gold medal) and Japan (silver medal) before defeating Nicaragua in the bronze medal game. In 1997, he was drafted as a catcher in the first round (50th overall) of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Minnesota Twins. Although challenged defensively behind the plate, averaging double-digit passed balls while throwing out less than 30 percent of potential base stealers, LeCroy put up superior power numbers in the minor leagues, hitting 101 home runs over five years in the Twins’ system. In 1999, LeCroy again competed at the international level when he played for the United States at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The United States took second place behind Cuba in a games made notable by the first time professional baseball players were allowed to compete in international games.
LeCroy got his first taste of the majors in 2000 when he made the major league club out of spring training. From 2000–2002, LeCroy would split time between the Twins and their AAA teams, playing for the Salt Lake Buzz and later for the Edmonton Trappers after the Twins changed their minor league affiliate in
- Due to his struggles behind the plate, LeCroy also spent time at first base and designated hitter; totaling more games in the major leagues at the latter position than he did at first base and catcher combined. His peak years in the majors were 2003 (.287, 17 HR, 64 RBI in 107 games) and 2005 (.260, 17 HR, 50 RBI in 101 games). Despite his productive 2005 season, Minnesota chose not to resign LeCroy and he signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.
Matthew LeCroy Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Baseball Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Matthew LeCroy is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Matthew LeCroy 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Matthew Hanks LeCroy (born December 13, 1975) is an American former professional baseball catcher, first baseman, and designated hitter and current manager for the Harrisburg Senators. During his time in Major League Baseball (MLB), LeCroy had the distinction of being the active player with the most plate appearances without a stolen base in his career.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Weight | 102 kg |
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In November 2008, LeCroy was hired by the Nationals to manage the team’s Class A affiliate, the Hagerstown Suns. In 2011, LeCroy was moved up to the High Single-A Carolina League when he was named as the manager of the Potomac Nationals. In 2012, he was named the Double A Harrisburg Senators manager. In November 2013, he was named the bullpen coach on new Nationals manager Matt Williams’ coaching staff, replacing Jim Lett. He was fired with Williams and the entire coaching staff after the 2015 season, but was brought back for his second stint as manager of the Harrisburg Senators for the 2016 season.
Facts & Trivia
Stanley Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Matthew LeCroy celebrates birthday on December 13 of every year.
Top Facts about Matthew LeCroy
- Matthew LeCroy played in MLB from 2000-2007.
- He primarily played as a catcher and designated hitter.
- LeCroy hit 60 home runs during his career.
- He was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in 1997.
- LeCroy served as a coach for the Washington Nationals.
- He managed the Harrisburg Senators, a minor league team.
- LeCroy is known for his positive attitude and work ethic.
- He grew up in South Carolina and attended Clemson University.
- In college, he was named an All-American twice.
- LeCroy retired from playing baseball in 2011 at age 35.