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Matt Stairs

Outfielder5 seasons1996–2000

Biography

Matt Stairs was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born February 27, 1968 in St. John, NB, Canada. A left-handed hitter listed at 5' 9" and 200 pounds, Matt Stairs debuted on May 29, 1992 and last played on July 22, 2011.

Over 1895 major-league games, Matt Stairs batted .262 with 1366 hits, 265 home runs, and 899 RBI in 5204 at-bats.

Every one of Matt's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
February 27, 1968
Birthplace
St. John, NB, Canada
Position
Outfielder
Bats / Throws
Left / Right
Height / Weight
5' 9", 200 lb
MLB Debut
May 29, 1992
Final Game
July 22, 2011
Seasons with A's
5

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1895 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
189552047701366294132658997171122.262.356.477.833
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1992Montreal Expos1330505.167
1993Montreal Expos68302.375
1995Boston Red Sox398823117.261
1996Oakland Athletics61137381023.277
1997Oakland Athletics1333521052773.298
1998Oakland Athletics14952315426106.294
1999Oakland Athletics14653113738102.258
2000Oakland Athletics1434761082181.227
2001Chicago Cubs128340851761.250
2002Milwaukee Brewers107270661641.244
2003Pittsburgh Pirates121305892057.292
2004Kansas City Royals1264391171866.267
2005Kansas City Royals1273961091366.275
2006Kansas City Royals7722659832.261
2006Texas Rangers268117311.210
2006Detroit Tigers14411028.244
2006?117348861351.247
2007Toronto Blue Jays1253571032164.289
2008Toronto Blue Jays105320801144.250
2008Philadelphia Phillies1617525.294
2008?121337851349.252
2009Philadelphia Phillies9910320517.194
2010San Diego Padres789923616.232
2011Washington Nationals56651002.154

Season-by-Season

2000Oakland AthleticsOutfielder1999Oakland AthleticsOutfielder1998Oakland AthleticsOutfielder1997Oakland AthleticsOutfielder1996Oakland AthleticsOutfielder

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Matt Stairs appears across the 1996-2000 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Matt Stairs played 632 games with 542 hits and 385 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Matt Stairs.

Jason GiambiMiguel TejadaAriel PrietoBilly TaylorT.J. MathewsBen GrieveBuddy GroomScott Spiezio

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Matt Stairs play?
Matt Stairs was an outfielder who batted left-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Matt Stairs play for the Athletics?
Matt Stairs appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1996-2000.
Where was Matt Stairs born?
Matt Stairs was born on February 27, 1968 in St. John, NB, Canada.
What were Matt Stairs's MLB career stats?
Over 1895 MLB games, Matt Stairs hit .262 with 1366 hits, 265 home runs, and 899 RBI.

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