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Matt LaPorta

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High Level
MLB
Years
2004-2014 (2009-2012)
Proper Name
Matthew Vincent LaPorta
Positions
1B (353) ... OF (115) ... LF (102) ... DH (26) ... RF (26)
Height / Weight
6-2 / 215
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
January 8,1985   Age:  41.150
Place
Port Charlotte, Florida
High School
Port Charlotte (Port Charlotte,FL)
Colleges
University of Florida (Gainesville,FL)
Drafted/Signed
2007-1-7-Milwaukee Brewers
Signing Bonus
$ 2,000,000
Service Time
2.115 (2013)
MLB Debut
May 3,2009
MLBAM ID
453181
Retrosheet#
lapom001
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[2006] Sportsmanship Award (Cape Cod League)   [2007] Golden Spikes award finalist ... 1st Round Draft Pick (#7 overall) by the Milwaukee Brewers   [2008] Participated in the All-Star Weekend Futures Game (US Team) ... Played for The United States in the Beijing Olympics   [2017] Inducted into the Florida Gators "F" Club Hall of Fame
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yearrndovlphasedraft teamsignedsign datepossourceregionschoolschool divschool typeclassslot valuebonusscoutsnotes
200314403June-RegChicago CubsNo CHSFLPort Charlotte (Port Charlotte,FL)HSHShsPremiumPremiumN/A1st player drafted out of this high school
200614433June-RegBoston Red SoxNo 1BCollegeFLFloridaNCAA 14YearsrPremiumPremiumN/A 
200717June-RegMilwaukee BrewersYes 1BCollegeFLFloridaNCAA 14YearsrPremiumPremiumCharlie Aliano 
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