Born: (1995-05-06) May 6, 1995 (age 29) Jackson, New Jersey, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 3, 2019, for the Los Angeles Angels
MLB statistics (through May 19, 2024)
Batting average
.209
Home runs
20
Runs batted in
66
Teams
Los Angeles Angels (2019–present)
Matthew Kevin Thaiss (born May 6, 1995) is an American professional baseball catcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2019.
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66 Luis García 55 Matt Moore 61 Hunter Strickland 54 José Suárez Closer(s) 53 Carlos Estévez Catchers 14 Logan O'Hoppe 21 MattThaiss Infielders 15 Luis...
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third base as the Angels opted to give Zack Cozart, David Fletcher, and MattThaiss a majority of time at the position. During a minor league stint in May...
15 Alex Kirilloff Minnesota Twins Outfielder Plum High School (PA) 16 MattThaiss Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Catcher Virginia 17 Forrest Whitley Houston...
leading Jackson Memorial to a 32-7 record during his high school career MattThaiss (born 1995, class of 2013), first round pick in the 2016 MLB Draft by...
September 27, 2019 Houston Astros Los Angeles Angels 8th Kaleb Cowart, MattThaiss, Michael Hermosillo Zach Plesac‡ September 18, 2020 Cleveland Indians...
announcer since 2023 and Mark Gubicza serving as color commentator since 2007. Matt Vasgersian and Patrick O'Neal provide play-by-play commentary for select...
David Fletcher, Taylor Ward, Jared Walsh 2016 Rey Navarro, Cory Rasmus, Ashur Tolliver, José Suárez, MattThaiss 2017 Austin D. Adams, Austin L. Adams...
66 Luis García 55 Matt Moore 61 Hunter Strickland 54 José Suárez Closer(s) 53 Carlos Estévez Catchers 14 Logan O'Hoppe 21 MattThaiss Infielders 15 Luis...
runs on three consecutive pitches, to Mike Trout, Brandon Drury, and MattThaiss, for the second time in his career. In 17 starts for Colorado, he logged...
top Toronto 10-7 for 8-game streak". ESPN.com. "Angels Trout, Drury and Thaiss Homer on Consecutive Pitches in 13-Run Inning Against Rockies". USNews.com...
Team All-American Perfect Game USA Pre-season Third Team All-American MattThaiss Louisville Slugger 2015 Third Team All-American Pavin Smith ACC All Freshman...
(1991-11-12) November 12, 1991 (age 32) 6 MattThaiss Los Angeles Angels L R (1995-05-06) May 6, 1995 (age 29) 3 Matt Vierling Philadelphia Phillies R R (1996-09-16)...
Eric Stamets 2011 Ken Strong Vito Tamulis 1929 Graham Taylor 2003–2004 MattThaiss 2015 Ryan Thompson 2013 Ashur Tolliver 2008 Cal Towey 2011 Jeff Twitty...
Angels' rally, including Tucker's outstretched, game-ending catch of a MattThaiss sinking line drive. The Astros overcame a 7–3 deficit in the seventh...
originally canceled games to be made up via doubleheaders. Joining PBP man Matt Vasgersian this season for broadcasts on Bally Sports West is Patrick O'Neal...
Anthony Rendon 4 Luis Rengifo 2 Andrelton Simmons 7 Elliot Soto 23 MattThaiss 25 Jared Walsh Outfielders 59 Jo Adell 18 Brian Goodwin 21 Michael Hermosillo...
Position Player School Catcher MattThaiss Virginia 1st Base Dylan Busby Florida State 2nd Base Johnny Ruiz Miami 3rd Base Edgar Michelangeli Miami Shortstop...
Tommy La Stella 5 Albert Pujols 4 Luis Rengifo 2 Andrelton Simmons 23 MattThaiss 19 Wilfredo Tovar 25 Jared Walsh 20 Kean Wong Outfielders 25 Peter Bourjos...
4 – Akeem Bostick May 5 – Brian Serven May 6 – Yohan Ramírez May 6 – MattThaiss May 9 – Tommy Edman May 11 – Ryder Ryan May 16 – Freddy Fermín May 16...
Baseball America Pre-season Third team All-American All-ACC second team MattThaiss All-ACC second team ACC Baseball Championship All-Tournament Team Ernie...