Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Baseball Catcher |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 06/05/1995 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Jackson, NJ |
Latest News about Matt Thaiss
31/01/2026
The Boston Red Sox signed catcher Matt Thaiss to a minor-league contract on January 31, 2026, which included an invitation to participate in major league spring training. This marked Thaiss's first appearance at a Red Sox spring training camp 13 years after Boston originally drafted him.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Matthew Kevin Thaiss |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Matty |
| Current Team | Boston Red Sox |
| Position | Catcher |
| Bats/Throws | Left/Right |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'0" |
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| Weight | 215 lbs |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Jackson Memorial High School |
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| College | University of Virginia |
Career
| Draft Year | 2016 |
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| Draft Round | 1st Round |
| Draft Pick | 16th Overall |
| Draft Team | Los Angeles Angels |
| Signing Bonus | $2,150,000 |
| MLB Debut | 03/07/2019 |
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| Current Contract | 1 yr/$1M (25) |
| Current Salary | $1,000,000 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Selected 16th overall in the 2016 MLB Draft | |
| 2. Played college baseball at the University of Virginia | |
| 3. Wears jersey #25 with the Boston Red Sox | |
| 4. Positions: Catcher, Third Baseman, First Baseman | |
| 5. Signed a minor-league deal with the Boston Red Sox on January 31, 2026, with an invite to major league spring training |