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LAA Matt Thaiss
Los Angeles Angels
1B: 3   C: 82   DH: 5  
2024 Projected Value: $0
2024 Actual Value: $0 Difference: $0
Based on 10-team AL-only league

Player Stats      Daily Log
Year AB H R HR RBI BB SO SB AVG Rate
2024 proj 233 50 29 8 27 33 74 2 0.215 7.5
2024 138 28 13 2 14 24 50 3 0.203 1.9
2023 263 56 32 9 31 36 83 2 0.213 8.1
2022 69 15 9 2 8 11 24 1 0.217 2.3
2021 7 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0.143 -0.3
2020 21 3 3 1 1 4 8 0 0.143 -0.4
2019 147 31 17 8 23 17 52 0 0.211 6.5

Player News XML
Date News
8/04/24 Canning and Angels relievers shut down Mets in 3-2 victory. Matt Thaiss and Kevin Pillar each had a sacrifice fly for the Angels, who knocked the Mets out of playoff position in the National League by winning the final two in a three-game series. Los Angeles' bullpen gave up two hits over four scoreless innings, with Roansy Contreras working a perfect ninth to earn his second save.
Source: https://abc7.com/sports/canning-and-angels-relieve...
7/31/24 Thaiss has 5 RBIs and Adell go-ahead homer as Angels overcome 4-run deficit and beat Rockies 10-7. Matt Thaiss drove in a career-high five runs, Jo Adell hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Angels overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Colorado Rockies 10-7. Thaiss became the first Angels catcher to drive in five runs with two steals in the same game and the second catcher in major league history to achieve the feat after Detroit’s Mickey Cochrane in 1934. Taylor Ward drove in three runs for the Angels, who trailed 6-2 after two innings and won for the sixth time in nine games.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/thaiss-has-5-...
7/30/24 Thaiss has 5 RBIs and Adell go-ahead homer as Angels overcome 4-run deficit and beat Rockies 10-7. Matt Thaiss drove in a career-high five runs, Jo Adell hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Angels outlasted the Colorado Rockies 10-7 on Tuesday night. Thaiss became the first Angels catcher to drive in five runs with two steals in the same game and the second catcher to do it in major league history, along with the Detroit Tigers’ Mickey Cochrane in 1934, as Los Angeles won for the sixth time in its past nine games. “He just delivered big tonight, but he’s been there before every time he plays, whether it’s getting pitchers through innings or whether he’s coming up with big hits,” Angels manager Ron Washington said of Thaiss’ fifth start this month.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/thaiss-5-rbis-adell-ahead...
5/26/24 Swanson: Angels keep losing, keep fighting. Los Angeles Angels catcher Matt Thaiss, left, talks with relief pitcher Adam Cimber (90) during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, May 26, 2024. Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Adam Cimber (90) is removed from the mound by manager Ron Washington, second from left, during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, May 26, 2024.
Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2024/05/26/swanson-ange...
5/19/24 José Soriano leads Angels to series victory over Rangers. Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher José Soriano, left, laughs with catcher Matt Thaiss, right, after the last out of the fourth inning during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, May 19, 2024. Los Angeles Angels closer Luis Garcia, right gets a hug from teammate catcher Matt Thaiss (21) after the final out ending the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Source: https://www.sbsun.com/2024/05/19/jose-soriano-lead...
4/16/24 Mike Trout's 2-run homer highlights 5-run outburst in the 8th as the Angels top Rays 7-3. Mike Trout’s two-run homer highlighted a five-run outburst in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3. Trout gave the Angels a 2-1 lead with his seventh homer of the season, off Pat Maton (0-1). Matt Thaiss extended the Angels’ lead to 5-1 with three-run double. Taylor Ward added a two-run homer in the ninth inning. Reliever Luis Garcia (1-0) worked an inning and earned the win. Harold Ramírez hit a two-run homer and had three RBIs for Tampa Bay.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/mike-trout-s-...
4/15/24 Mike Trout's 2-run homer highlights 5-run outburst in the 8th as the Angels top Rays 7-3. Mike Trout’s two-run homer highlighted a five-run outburst in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3. Trout gave the Angels a 2-1 lead with his seventh homer of the season, off Pat Maton (0-1). Matt Thaiss extended the Angels’ lead to 5-1 with three-run double. Taylor Ward added a two-run homer in the ninth inning. Reliever Luis Garcia (1-0) worked an inning and earned the win. Harold Ramírez hit a two-run homer and had three RBIs for Tampa Bay.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/mike-trout-s-...
1/26/24 Angels 2024 spring training position preview: catchers. Logan O’Hoppe is set to return as the starter after hitting 14 home runs in just 199 plate appearances in 2023. Matt Thaiss is in line to be his backup.
Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2024/01/26/angels-2024-...
6/19/23 Angels’ Matt Thaiss has come full circle to find comfort as a major league catcher. Thaiss was a catcher in college, but the Angels moved him to different positions for a few years. Now, he’s finally back behind the plate, and he’s succeeding defensively and offensively.
Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2023/06/19/angels-matt-...
5/30/23 Drury, Angels spoil Hendriks' return with win over White Sox. Matt Thaiss and the Los Angeles Angels spoiled Liam Hendriks' party. Thaiss and Brandon Drury homered during a fast start for the Angels, who graciously welcomed Hendriks back to the majors before holding off the Chicago White Sox for a 6-4 victory Monday night. Drury hit a three-run shot and Thaiss followed with another drive during a four-run first inning against a shaky Michael Kopech.
Source: https://www.avpress.com/sports/drury-angels-spoil-...
5/23/23 Matt Thaiss' solo home run (2). Matt Thaiss crushes a solo home run to left-center field in the bottom of the 5th inning, making it a 2-0 Angels lead
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/matt-thaiss-solo-home-run...
5/13/23 Angels appreciate Matt Thaiss back behind the plate. Thaiss, who spent five years trying other positions, has made the pitchers feel comfortable and is hitting well at a time when other Angels catchers are hurting
Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2023/05/13/angels-appre...
5/09/23 Angels' Catcher Having Huge Turnaround After O'Hoppe Injury. Angels' Catcher Having Huge Turnaround After O'Hoppe Injury Matt Thaiss is coming into this own Author: Ricardo Sandoval Publish date: May 9, 2023 9:30 PM EDT In this story: Los Angeles Angels The Los Angeles Angels suffered a huge loss in late April as their young catcher Logan O'Hoppe tore his labrum. The rookie catcher was coming into his own and was on his way to having an extraordinary rookie season. That left a massive hole for the Halos to fill, and many wondered if the players at their disposal would be adequate for the job. Not only are the Angels playing some good baseball since O'Hoppe went down, but the two catchers are holding up their own, especially 28-year-old catcher
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/angels/news/angels-catcher-...
4/26/23 Matt Thaiss' two-run double. Matt Thaiss hits a two-run double to right field to give the Angels a 3-1 lead over the A's in the bottom of the 2nd inning
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/matt-thaiss-two-run-doubl...
4/22/23 Matt Thaiss' go-ahead homer (1). Matt Thaiss crushes a go-ahead homer in the bottom of the 8th, giving the Angels an 8-6 lead over the Royals
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/matt-thaiss-ahead-homer-1...
4/16/23 Angels Catcher Distraught After Costly Mistakes In Loss To Red Sox. You probably couldn't have found anyone in the Angels clubhouse who took Saturday's loss harder than Matt Thaiss. With Los Angeles nursing a 7-6 lead in the bottom of the eighth inning at Fenway Park, Thaisse turned in a rare frame that ultimately doomed the visitors. After Kiké Hernández led off the inning with a single, a pinch-hitting Raimel Tapia reached base via catcher's interference. Two batters later, Reese McGuire earned a free pass after Thaiss once again invaded the swing path.
Source: https://nesn.com/2023/04/angels-catcher-distraught...
4/15/23 Chang has 4 RBIs, Red Sox rally for 9-7 win over Angels. Yu Chang snapped an 0-for-28 drought with a two-run homer and delivered a go-ahead, two-run single after Los Angeles’ Matt Thaiss was called for his second catcher’s interference in the eighth inning, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 9-7 comeback win over the Angels. Rafael Devers added his seventh homer, a two-run shot, and Rob Refsnyder drove in two runs for Boston. Gio Urshela hit a grand slam and drove in five runs and Mike Trout added three hits with his 300th career double for the Angels, who were sloppy in a 5-3 loss in the series opener. The 31-year-old Trout became the fourth in MLB history to reach 300 doubles, 300 homers and 200 stolen bases by his age-31 season, joining Willie Mays, Barry Bonds and Alex Rodriguez.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/chang-has-4-r...
3/20/23 Angels have high hopes for catcher Logan O’Hoppe, their top prospect. The Angels have little doubt that O'Hoppe, 23, is going to be a good everyday catcher in the majors. Catcher Matt Thaiss has also had a good spring, and he's out of options.
Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2023/03/20/angels-have-...
9/07/22 Matt Thaiss's two-run homer (1). Matt Thaiss collects his first home run of the year with a two-run jack to right-center field as the Angels take the lead, 2-1, in the 4th
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/matt-thaisss-two-run-home...
8/27/22 Angels' Matt Thaiss impresses in first big-league start at catcher. It was a big moment for Thaiss after being moved back behind the plate at the start of the 2021 season but never starting a game in the big leagues at catcher until Friday night. He had played the final couple innings in two games, on July 1 and on Thursday afternoon. Detmers said Thaiss did a particularly good job helping him make some adjustments after a tough first couple innings.
Source: https://www.sbsun.com/2022/08/27/angels-matt-thais...