Matt Sinatro is a former professional baseball player who played as a catcher and outfielder during his career. He was born on March 22, 1960, in West Hartford, Connecticut, and attended the University of Florida, where he played college baseball.
Sinatro was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the third round of the 1978 Major League Baseball draft. He made his major league debut with the Braves in 1981 and played for them until 1985. During his time with the Braves, Sinatro was primarily used as a backup catcher and outfielder. He was known for his strong arm and defensive skills.
In 1986, Sinatro signed with the Seattle Mariners as a free agent. He played for the Mariners for four seasons and was primarily used as a backup catcher and pinch hitter. He also played some games in the outfield during his time with the Mariners.
Sinatro's best season came in 1988 when he hit .292 with two home runs and 16 RBI in 62 games for the Mariners. He also had a career-high 11-game hitting streak during that season.
After his time with the Mariners, Sinatro played for the San Francisco Giants in 1990 and the Texas Rangers in 1991. He played in a total of 10 major league seasons and had a career batting average of .231 with 4 home runs and 62 RBI.
After his playing career, Sinatro became a coach and manager in the minor leagues. He served as a coach for the Mariners, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and Boston Red Sox. He also managed in the minor leagues for the Red Sox and the Houston Astros.
Sinatro is currently a scout for the Atlanta Braves. He has been with the organization since 2015 and is responsible for scouting amateur players in the Northeast region of the United States.
In summary, Matt Sinatro was a professional baseball player who played as a catcher and outfielder during his career. He played for the Atlanta Braves, Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, and Texas Rangers during his 10-year career. After his playing career, he became a coach and manager in the minor leagues and is currently a scout for the Atlanta Braves.
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