Matt Stairs

Matt Stairs

Matt Stairs is an MLB outfielder with the Toronto Blue Jays. A native of Canada, Stairs played for the Canadian Baseball team in the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea before signing a minor league contract with the Montreal Expos. Stairs has played for a total of ten Major League teams over the course of his fifteen year career including the Expos, Red Sox, Athletics, Cubs, Brewers, Pirates, Royals, Rangers, Tigers, and the Blue Jays. The Blue Jays were thrilled with Stairs' offensive productivity coming off the bench, as well as his veteran leadership in the clubhouse. After bouncing around baseball for years, Stairs appears to have found a home in Toronto after signing a two-year $3.25 million deal to stay with the Blue Jays through 2009.[1]

Fast Facts

Born: February 27, 1968 in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada
Uniform Number: 24
Position: Outfielder
Bats/Throws: Left/Right

Strengths

Stairs is a slugger, and uses his swing to generate power to all fields. His ability to play four positions first base, right field, left field, and Designated Hitter makes him a valuable utility player. Stairs also boasts a strong throwing arm.[2]

Weaknesses

Stairs can swing himself into a slump when he looks to pull the ball too often. He also struggles to hit lefties. Stairs' limited range in the outfield.[3]

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Matt Stairs Vital Stats

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- Height: 5-9
- Weight: 215 lbs
- Rookie Year: 1992

Matt Stairs Timeline

February 27, 1968: Born
1992: MLB debut with the Montreal Expos
1994: Contract Purchased by the Chunichi Dragons
1995: Called Back to the Majors by the Boston Red Sox
1996: Signed with the Oakland Athletics
2001: Traded to the Chicago Cubs
2002: Traded to the Milwaukee Brewers
2003: Traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates
2004: Played with the Kansas City Royals
2006: Traded to the Texas Rangers
2006: Played with the Detroit Tigers
2007: Signed with the Toronto Blue Jays

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