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Matt den Dekker was born on 10 August, 1987 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, is an American baseball player. Discover Matt den Dekker's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 37 years old?
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37 years old |
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Leo |
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10 August 1987 |
Birthday |
10 August |
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
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United States |
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 37 years old group.
Matt den Dekker Height, Weight & Measurements
At 37 years old, Matt den Dekker height
is 185 cm .
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185 cm |
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Who Is Matt den Dekker's Wife?
His wife is Christine McNamara (m. 2014)
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Christine McNamara (m. 2014) |
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Matt den Dekker Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Matt den Dekker worth at the age of 37 years old? Matt den Dekker’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated
Matt den Dekker's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Matt den Dekker Social Network
Timeline
On March 26, 2019, den Dekker signed with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. On June 7, he announced his retirement from professional baseball.
On February 15, 2018, den Dekker returned to the New York Mets, signing a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training. Den Dekker had his contract selected on July 11, 2018. He was designated for assignment on July 27, 2018. On October 2, 2018, he elected to become a free agent.
During the 2016 offseason, den Dekker signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins. On May 2, 2017, he opted out of his contract, becoming a free agent.
On May 16, 2017, den Dekker signed a minor league deal with the Detroit Tigers. He was called up by the Tigers on June 23. On July 5, 2017, he was designated for assignment and sent outright to the Toledo Mud Hens four days later. For the season, he batted 1-for-7. After the 2017 season, den Dekker elected free agency.
Den Dekker was optioned to the Syracuse Chiefs at the end of Spring Training on April 1, 2016. He was recalled on April 6 when Ben Revere was placed on the disabled list. After the Nationals optioned him back to Syracuse later in the season, den Dekker hit just .208 before being taken off the 40-man roster and outrighted to the minors on September 3, 2016. For the season, he batted .176/.282/.294.
On March 30, 2015, the Mets traded den Dekker to the Washington Nationals for pitcher Jerry Blevins.
In 2014, Matt married Christine McNamara in Palm Coast, Florida.
In 2013, den Dekker received his third invitation to the Mets Spring training camp. He played in a career-high 19 games and posted a .205 batting average as he went 9-for-44 with one home run and seven runs batted in while striking out 16 times. On March 24, den Dekker broke his right wrist attempting to make a play on a fly ball hit by Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson.
After college, den Dekker was selected by the New York Mets in the fifth round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft. He made his pro debut that summer with the Gulf Coast League Mets, hitting .278 with five RBIs in five games before being promoted to the Savannah Sand Gnats. In 2011, den Dekker played for the St. Lucie Mets and Binghamton Mets. He was invited to spring training in 2012.
Den Dekker hit .296/.409/.412 as a junior with 17 steals in 18 tries. He was still rated 92nd overall by Baseball America among prospects entering the 2009 Major League Baseball draft – then was not selected until the 475th overall pick, when the Pittsburgh Pirates selected him in the 16th round. He returned to Florida for his senior year, hitting .358 with a team-leading 64 runs scored and a career-best 49 runs batted in as the Gators reached the 2010 College World Series.
When Chapman signed on to play college baseball for the Florida Gators, den Dekker quickly followed suit. As a freshman, he batted .234/~.324/.418. As a sophomore, den Dekker hit .333/~.413/.507 with 20 steals in 20 tries and 55 runs in 55 games. The center fielder was a first-team All-Southeastern Conference selection as an outfielder. Den Dekker was then chosen for Team USA's college edition. He batted .176/.375/.176 in the 2008 Haarlem Baseball Week; noted for his defense, he made one error and noted for his speed, he was thrown out in his lone attempt (gunned down by Cuban defensive legend Ariel Pestano in the Gold Medal game). Den Dekker batted .227/.292/.409 in the 2008 World University Baseball Championship, and did not attempt a steal.
Matthew Gerrit den Dekker (born August 10, 1987) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals, Detroit Tigers and New York Mets.