Matt Belisle is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for several teams during his career. He was born on June 6, 1980, in Austin, Texas, and attended McCallum High School. After graduating, he attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he played college baseball for the Longhorns.
Belisle was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the second round of the 1998 MLB draft. He spent several years in the Braves' minor league system before making his major league debut in 2003. He pitched for the Braves for three seasons before being traded to the Cincinnati Reds in 2005.
Belisle spent two seasons with the Reds before being traded to the Cleveland Indians in 2007. He pitched for the Indians for one season before being released and signing with the Colorado Rockies in 2008. He spent six seasons with the Rockies, becoming a reliable reliever and occasional starter.
In 2014, Belisle signed with the St. Louis Cardinals, where he spent two seasons. He then signed with the Washington Nationals in 2016, where he pitched for one season before signing with the Minnesota Twins in 2017. He spent one season with the Twins before becoming a free agent.
Belisle was known for his versatility as a pitcher, able to pitch in both relief and as a starter. He had a career record of 51-57 with a 4.19 ERA and 1,014 strikeouts. He was also known for his durability, pitching in over 600 games during his career.
Belisle retired from baseball in 2019, ending a 16-year career in the major leagues. He currently resides in Austin, Texas, with his family.
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