Born: (1989-07-20) July 20, 1989 (age 34) Cape May Court House, New Jersey, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 17, 2014, for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
June 30, 2018, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
Batting average
.231
Home runs
12
Runs batted in
61
Teams
Chicago Cubs (2014–2017)
San Diego Padres (2017–2018)
Career highlights and awards
World Series champion (2016)
Matthew Francis Szczur (/ˈsiːzər/;[1][2] born July 20, 1989) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Chicago Cubs in 2014 and also played for the San Diego Padres. Prior to his pro baseball career, Szczur played football and baseball at Villanova University, winning MVP of the 2009 FCS National Championship Game.
^Pleskoff, Bernie (October 30, 2012). "Cubs' Szczur developing in Arizona Fall League". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Archived from the original on December 30, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
Matthew Francis Szczur (/ˈsiːzər/; born July 20, 1989) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB)...
innings allowing only two hits for the win. April 6 – Dexter Fowler, MattSzczur, and Anthony Rizzo all homered as the Cubs again handled the Angels,...
swimmer and present head swim coach at Savannah College of Art and Design. MattSzczur (born 1989, class of 2007), former Major League Baseball player who played...
take the lead. Contreras then scored from second on an infield hit by MattSzczur to give the Cubs their fifth run of the game. Jake Arrieta got the win...
agents during the 2009–10 offseason. Compensation for unsigned 2009 pick Matt Purke Pick from the Seattle Mariners for loss of Type A free agent Chone...
Award race. In 2008, a sophomore-laden squad led by all-purpose back MattSzczur and QB Chris Whitney had Villanova verged on becoming a national powerhouse...
(1930–2012), Major League Baseball player, primarily a first baseman MattSzczur (born 1989), active Major League outfielder for the Chicago Cubs Frank...
conclusion of the 2022 Mexican League season Jake Elmore – February 22, 2022 MattSzczur – March 7, 2022 Adam Conley – March 11, 2022 Andrew Miller – March 24...
2015. Rogers, Jesse (August 11, 2015). "Cubs' David Ross acitvated; MattSzczur, Tommy La Stella optioned to Triple-A". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 29...
January 8, 2023 – via Twitter. @DomIzzoWDAY (January 7, 2024). "#NDSU AD Matt Larsen presents Mark Gronowski with his FCS Most Outstanding Performance...
multiple offense that included the wildcat, with wide receiver MattSzczur taking the snap. Szczur scored a key touchdown in the Wildcats' semifinal against...
30. On May 9, 2017, Blash was optioned down to AAA to make room for MattSzczur on the roster. On December 12, 2017, the Padres traded Blash to the New...
basketball player Art Spector (1920–1987) - Boston Celtics basketball player MattSzczur - former professional baseball player; member of 2009 National Championship...
Chicago Tribune. Retrieved February 6, 2017. Skrbina, Paul. "Jason Hammel, MattSzczur not playing but feel like part of Cubs' success". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved...
– Kevin Siegrist July 20 – MattSzczur July 23 – Stephen Pryor July 29 – Eric Jokisch July 30 – Jesse Hahn July 30 – Matt Skole August 1 – Madison Bumgarner...
Award by a unanimous first place vote. San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Duffy and Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung-ho Kang placed behind Bryant...
campaign. In 2017, the Padres traded Hancock to the Chicago Cubs for MattSzczur. The Cubs promoted him to the major leagues and he made his debut on...
Stadium Location Chattanooga, Tennessee MVP MattSzczur (WR, Villanova) Favorite Villanova by 2 Referee Matt Young (OVC) Attendance 14,328 United States...
Chicago Tribune. April 4, 2016. Retrieved April 4, 2016. "Cubs Place MattSzczur On DL, Call Up Ryan Kalish". CBS Local. Chicago, IL. May 3, 2016. "Cubs...
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