Luis Matos

Luis David Matos (born October 30, 1978 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico) is a center fielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the New York Mets organization. He previously played for the Baltimore Orioles between 2000-2006 and briefly for the Washington Nationals in late 2006. He bats and throws right handed. Matos is considered to be injury prone, as he has had only 3 seasons with over 300 at-bats and one with 400 or more. Some in the Orioles organization felt he never reached his potential except for 2003 when he had 13 home runs, 15 stolen bases and had a batting average of .303. Matos is considered to be a good center fielder but has an average arm. After losing his position as starting center fielder with the Orioles to Corey Patterson, Matos was designated for assignment on July 6, 2006. He signed with the Nationals as a free agent on July 14, 2006. On August 11, 2006 he was unconditionally released by the Washington Nationals. On January 23, 2007 he signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates but was released on March 30, 2007. Matos then signed a minor league contract with the Mets on August 20, 2007. In 14 games with the Mets AAA affiliate (New Orleans Zephyrs), batted .204 with 1 HR and 4 RBI. As of 6/17/08 Matos is not listed on any of the Mets' minor league affiliates rosters.

ee also

* List of Baltimore Orioles Opening Day Starting Lineups
* Washington Nationals all-time roster

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