Right Field

Birthdate: January 26, 1967

2005 Opening

Day Age: 38

Birthplace: Corning, CA

Bats: Both

Throws: Right

Height: 5-10

Weight: 180

How Obtained: Claimed off waivers in 1992.

Contract Status: Signed through the 2007 season.

 

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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