Matt Wieters is a former American professional baseball player who played as a catcher for various teams in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on May 21, 1986, in Charleston, South Carolina, and attended Georgia Tech, where he played college baseball for the Yellow Jackets.
Wieters was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the first round of the 2007 MLB draft and made his debut for the team in 2009. He quickly established himself as one of the best catchers in the league, earning two All-Star selections in his first four seasons. He was also a two-time Gold Glove winner and a two-time Silver Slugger award winner during his time with the Orioles.
In 2017, Wieters signed a two-year contract with the Washington Nationals, where he played until 2019. He was primarily used as a backup catcher during his time with the Nationals, but he still managed to contribute to the team's success. He played in the 2019 World Series with the Nationals, helping them win their first championship in franchise history.
Wieters signed a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2020 and made the team's opening day roster as a backup catcher. He played in 16 games for the Cardinals during the pandemic-shortened season, hitting .214 with two home runs and eight RBIs.
Overall, Wieters had a successful career in MLB, playing for 12 seasons and earning numerous accolades along the way. He finished his career with a .250 batting average, 146 home runs, and 546 RBIs. He was also known for his strong defensive skills, throwing out 31% of attempted base stealers during his career.
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