BEYOND THE BOXSCORE...Nickname-Matty...hit for lofty
.471 clip in '04...was third Bear in modern era to win batting
title in his rookie season by hitting .536 in '92...versatile
switch-hitter owns one of league's most picturesque swings...played
his college ball at College of the Siskiyous...college teammate
of Oakland A's pitching legend Mark Acre...welcomed second daughter
Lucy into the Maiocco fold in February of 2005...initial signs
point to Lucy being a good teammate for Jane, who has been the
Maiocco's go-to child since her arrival Nov. 2, 2002...led HARD
in '93 by reaching base 6 times on an error...hobbies-watching
television and doing work around the house...hit tape-measure
homer against Rich Schwarz of rival Hayward Fishery to lead off
game in '96...bounced back strong from career-threatening shoulder
injury in '94 tournament...legged out 5 two-baggers in '99...2
homers in '92 season still a career high...became first time
father during the Fall of 2002 when daughter Jane was born...works
for Santa Rosa Press Democrat during the off-season...lives
near popular liquor store frequented by local ball fans...has
played everywhere but pitcher, with varying degrees of success...worked
on first book during 2004 off season with former San Francisco
Forty Niner's great Roger Craig...the resulting book: "Tales
from the San Francisco 49ers Sideline" has generated
over a quarter-million dollars in sales...daughter Jane almost
named after J.T. Snow...incredible '92 season highlighted by
league-leading .964 slugging percentage...voted most popular
Bear by fans vote last four years...a magician with the bat,
he is among league's elite bunters...resides with wife Sarah
and daughters Jane and Lucy in a plush home nestled in the Oakland,
Calif. hills.
LIFETIME STATISTICS (Thru 2004)
AB |
R |
H |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BA |
SLG |
SO |
BB |
HBP |
OB% |
SAC |
SB |
463 |
137 |
164 |
27 |
13 |
4 |
66 |
.354 |
.495 |
40 |
28 |
5 |
.448 |
14 |
11 |
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