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    MattStairs

    • First Baseman
    • Birthdate
      2/27/1968
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Right
    • Birthplace
      St. John, Canada

    Career Stats

    • AVG
      .262
      HR
      265
      RBI
      899
      OPS
      .832
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    Biography

    Position First Baseman
    Birthdate2/27/1968
    BAT/THRLeft/Right
    BirthplaceSt. John, Canada
    Debut Year1992

    Career History

    Washington Nationals
    Washington Nationals2011-2011 (1 Season)
    San Diego Padres
    San Diego Padres2010-2010 (1 Season)
    Philadelphia Phillies
    Philadelphia Phillies2008*-2009 (2 Seasons)
    Toronto Blue Jays
    Toronto Blue Jays2007-2008* (2 Seasons)
    Texas Rangers
    Texas Rangers2006*-2006 (1 Season)
    Detroit Tigers
    Detroit Tigers2006*-2006 (1 Season)
    Kansas City Royals
    Kansas City Royals2004-2006* (3 Seasons)
    Pittsburgh Pirates
    Pittsburgh Pirates2003-2003 (1 Season)
    Milwaukee            Brewers
    Milwaukee Brewers2002-2002 (1 Season)
    Chicago              Cubs
    Chicago Cubs2001-2001 (1 Season)
    Oakland              Athletics
    Oakland Athletics1996-2000 (5 Seasons)
    Boston               Red Sox
    Boston Red Sox1995-1995 (1 Season)
    Montreal             Expos
    Montreal Expos1992-1993 (2 Seasons)

    MLB News

    Contreras returns to Red Sox lineup; infielder Seigler goes on IL

    Contreras returns to Red Sox lineup; infielder Seigler goes on IL

    Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and was slated to bat cleanup in a series finale against the Kansas City Royals.
    Yankees' Schmidt to be activated this week and pitch out of bullpen

    Yankees' Schmidt to be activated this week and pitch out of bullpen

    Clarke Schmidt will be activated this week and will rejoin the New York Yankees as a reliever, 14 months after elbow surgery.
    Diamondbacks designate Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment

    Diamondbacks designate Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment

    The Diamondbacks have designed Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment, potentially ending the tenure of an outfielder who played a key role in their recent World Series run but struggled after tearing his ACL last season.
    Banks returning to Phillies bullpen after 2-month IL stint

    Banks returning to Phillies bullpen after 2-month IL stint

    Phillies left-hander Tanner Banks was reinstated from the 60-day injured list before their game Sunday against the Braves in Atlanta.
    Tigers' Justin Verlander makes progress toward 1 last start

    Tigers' Justin Verlander makes progress toward 1 last start

    Justin Verlander is progressing in his return from a hamstring injury with he and the Tigers hoping he can make one last start during a planned two-day celebration of the retiring former ace.
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