# Matthew Batten

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{{short description|American baseball player (born 1995)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}}
{{Infobox baseball biography
|name        = Matthew Batten
|image       = Matthew Batten (cropped).jpg
|caption     = Batten with the [El Paso Chihuahuas](/source/El_Paso_Chihuahuas) in 2022
|team        = Rieleros de Aguascalientes
|number      = 6
|position    = [Infielder](/source/Infielder)
|birth_date  = {{birth date and age|1995|6|22}}
|birth_place = [Shelton, Connecticut](/source/Shelton%2C_Connecticut), U.S.
|bats        = Right
|throws      = Right
|debutleague = MLB
|debutdate   = June 30
|debutyear   = 2022
|debutteam   = San Diego Padres
|statleague  = MLB
|statyear    = 2024 season
|stat1label  = [Batting average](/source/Batting_average_(baseball))
|stat1value  = .239
|stat2label  = [Home run](/source/Home_run)s
|stat2value  = 2
|stat3label  = [Runs batted in](/source/Run_batted_in)
|stat3value  = 12
|teams       =
* [San Diego Padres](/source/San_Diego_Padres) ({{mlby|2022}}–{{mlby|2024}})
}}
'''Matthew Albert Batten''' (born June 22, 1995) is an American professional [baseball](/source/baseball) [infielder](/source/infielder) for the [Rieleros de Aguascalientes](/source/Rieleros_de_Aguascalientes) of the [Mexican League](/source/Mexican_Baseball_League). He has previously played in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB) for the [San Diego Padres](/source/San_Diego_Padres).

== Early life ==
Batten was a member of the Shelton National Little League team that represented [Shelton, Connecticut](/source/Shelton%2C_Connecticut) and the [New England region](/source/Little_League_World_Series_(New_England_Region)) at the [2008 Little League World Series](/source/2008_Little_League_World_Series).<ref>{{Cite web |last=League |first=Little |title=Major Leaguers Played in LLBWS |url=https://www.littleleague.org/who-we-are/alumni/major-leaguers-played-llbws/ |access-date=2024-02-07 |website=Little League |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Amateur career==
Batten attended [St. Joseph High School](/source/St._Joseph_High_School_(Connecticut)) in [Trumbull, Connecticut](/source/Trumbull%2C_Connecticut), and played [college baseball](/source/college_baseball) at [Quinnipiac University](/source/Quinnipiac_University). During his senior season at Quinnipiac, he set the record for most hits in program history with 249, most stolen bases with 65, and also led the team with a .305 average.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Shelton-s-Batten-becomes-Quinnipiac-s-11137220.php | title=Shelton's Batten becomes Quinnipiac's all-time hits leader | date=May 10, 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nhregister.com/colleges/article/College-roundup-Quinnipiac-s-Matthew-Batten-11315731.php | title=College roundup: Quinnipiac's Matthew Batten sets school career hits record | date=May 7, 2017 }}</ref> After his senior year, he was selected by the [San Diego Padres](/source/San_Diego_Padres) in the 32nd round of the [2017 Major League Baseball draft](/source/2017_Major_League_Baseball_draft).<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.trumbulltimes.com/sports/high-school-sports/article/Baseball-St-Joseph-star-Matt-Batten-chosen-by-13931238.php | title=Baseball: St. Joseph star Matt Batten chosen by Padres | date=June 15, 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Batten-drafted-by-Padres-11221085.php | title=Batten drafted by Padres | work=Connecticut Post | date=June 15, 2017 | last1=Bonjour | first1=Doug }}</ref>

==Professional career==
===San Diego Padres===
Batten signed with the Padres and split his first professional season between the [Arizona League Padres](/source/Arizona_League_Padres) and [Tri-City Dust Devils](/source/Tri-City_Dust_Devils), batting .241 with one home run and twenty RBI over 49 games.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.eastvillagetimes.com/matt-battens-adventurous-first-year-in-pro-ball/ | title=Batten's Adventerous First Year &#124; East Village Times | date=June 30, 2018 }}</ref> In 2018, he played with the [Lake Elsinore Storm](/source/Lake_Elsinore_Storm), [San Antonio Missions](/source/San_Antonio_Missions), and [El Paso Chihuahuas](/source/El_Paso_Chihuahuas) with whom he hit .272 with two home runs, 22 RBI, and 12 stolen bases over 78 games.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.techniquetigers.com/index.php/2020/06/01/minor-leagues-sheltons-matt-batten-keeps-battin-at-every-level/ | title=Minor Leagues: Shelton's Matt Batten keeps battin' at every level &#124; Technique Tigers Baseball Academy }}</ref> He returned in 2019 to play two games with the [Amarillo Sod Poodles](/source/Amarillo_Sod_Poodles) and 109 games with El Paso, finishing the season batting .298 with six home runs, 48 RBI, and twenty doubles over 111 games.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.trumbulltimes.com/sports/article/Padres-Matt-Batten-moving-up-MLB-ranks-14398139.php | title=Padres' Matt Batten moving up MLB ranks | date=August 29, 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/2019/05/29/el-paso-chihuahuas-baseball-matthew-batten-shines-various-roles/1240764001/ | title=El Paso Chihuahuas utility player just happy to help his team }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.nhregister.com/sports/article/Shelton-Quinnipiac-product-Matt-Batten-hitting-13896759.php | title=Shelton, Quinnipiac product Matt Batten hitting .318 and "having the most fun I've had playing baseball" with Triple-A el Paso | newspaper=New Haven Register | date=May 26, 2019 | last1=Borges | first1=David }}</ref> After not playing a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season, he split the 2021 season between San Antonio and El Paso and slashed .293/.368/.382 with six home runs, 41 RBI, and 28 stolen bases over 123 games. He was selected to play in the [Arizona Fall League](/source/Arizona_Fall_League) for the [Peoria Javelinas](/source/Peoria_Javelinas) after the season.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mlb.com/news/padres-arizona-fall-league-overview-2021 | title=Gore looks to find his stride in AFL | website=[MLB.com](/source/MLB.com) }}</ref> He opened the 2022 season with El Paso.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.eastvillagetimes.com/padres-down-on-the-farm-may-3-ruiz-2-hr-for-sa-batten-hr-for-ep-voit-begins-rehab-in-ep/ | title=San Diego Padres Down on the Farm report for May 3/ Padres | date=May 4, 2022 }}</ref>

On June 30, 2022, the Padres selected Batten's contract and promoted him to the major leagues; he made his MLB debut that night as a pinch runner versus the [Los Angeles Dodgers](/source/Los_Angeles_Dodgers).<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Shelton-native-St-Joseph-and-Quinnipiac-17278001.php | title=Shelton native, St. Joseph and Quinnipiac standout Matt Batten called up by Padres | work=Connecticut Post | date=July 2022 | last1=Ericson | first1=Scott }}</ref> On July 4, Batten recorded his first career hit, a [pinch-hit](/source/pinch_hitter) single off of [Ryan Borucki](/source/Ryan_Borucki) of the [Seattle Mariners](/source/Seattle_Mariners).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Batten Tallies First MLB Hit On Fourth Of July|url=https://gobobcats.com/news/2022/7/5/baseball-batten-tallies-first-mlb-hit-on-fourth-of-july.aspx|access-date=2023-05-15|website=gobobcats.com|date=5 July 2022 |language=en}}</ref> On August 5, Batten made his first career pitching appearance in a game against the [Los Angeles Dodgers](/source/Los_Angeles_Dodgers). In the outing, he recorded his first career strikeout as a pitcher, punching out Dodgers starter [Tyler Anderson](/source/Tyler_Anderson).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Matthew Batten takes the mound {{!}} 08/05/2022 |url=https://www.mlb.com/video/matthew-batten-takes-the-mound |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref>

Batten was optioned to Triple-A El Paso to begin the 2023 season.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Padres' Matthew Batten: Optioned to Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/padres-matthew-batten-optioned-to-triple-a/amp/|access-date=2023-03-25|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> On July 4, 2023, Batten was recalled by the Padres,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Batten Recalled by the Padres|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/padres-matthew-batten-recalled-from-el-paso/|access-date=2023-07-08|website=cbssports.com|date=4 July 2023 |language=en}}</ref> after [Nelson Cruz](/source/Nelson_Cruz) was designated for assignment. In his first at-bat of the 2023 season, he hit a 2-run homerun to left field on July 8 vs. LHP [David Peterson](/source/David_Peterson) of the [New York Mets](/source/New_York_Mets).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mets @ Padres |url=https://stories.mlb.com/live/717436.html |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=stories.mlb.com |language=en}}</ref> In 43 games for San Diego, Batten hit .258/.355/.358 with two home runs and 11 RBI. He was again optioned to Triple–A El Paso to begin the 2024 season.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Padres' Matthew Batten: Optioned to Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/padres-matthew-batten-optioned-to-triple-a-906987/amp/|access-date=March 15, 2024|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> Batten appeared in one game for the Padres in 2024, and was [designated for assignment](/source/designated_for_assignment) on August 23.<ref>{{cite news |title=San Diego Padres reinstate Yu Darvish from restricted list |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40966857/san-diego-padres-reinstate-yu-darvish-restricted-list |access-date=August 24, 2024 |work=ESPN.com |date=August 23, 2024}}</ref> He cleared waivers and was sent outright to El Paso on August 25.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Padres Call Up Lake Bachar For MLB Debut|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/08/padres-to-call-up-lake-bachar-for-mlb-debut.html|access-date=August 25, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=August 25, 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Batten elected free agency following the season on November 4.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2024/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2024|work=Baseball America|date=November 6, 2024|accessdate=November 6, 2024|first=Matt|last=Eddy}}</ref>

===Atlanta Braves===
On February 21, 2025, Batten signed a minor league contract with the [Atlanta Braves](/source/Atlanta_Braves).<ref>https://www.milb.com/transactions/2025-02-21</ref> In 114 appearances for the Triple-A [Gwinnett Stripers](/source/Gwinnett_Stripers), Batten posted a .192/.264/.328 slash line with 11 home runs, 36 RBI, and 13 stolen bases. Batten elected free agency following the season on November 6.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2025|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2025/|access-date=November 29, 2025|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Transactions | website=MiLB.com | date=2025-11-06 | url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2025-11-06/p-4 | access-date=2025-11-16}}</ref>

On February 10, 2026, Batten signed with the [Saraperos de Saltillo](/source/Saraperos_de_Saltillo) of the [Mexican League](/source/Mexican_Baseball_League).<ref>{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 10 de febrero de 2026|url=https://lmb.com.mx/noticias/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-10-de-febrero-de-2026|access-date=February 10, 2026|website=lmb.com.mx|language=es}}</ref> However, he failed to make the Opening Day roster and was released prior to the start of the season on April 14.<ref>{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 14 de abril de 2026|url=https://lmb.com.mx/noticias/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-14-de-abril-de-2026|access-date=April 16, 2026|website=lmb.com.mx|language=es}}</ref>

===Rieleros de Aguascalientes===
On May 7, 2026, Batten signed with the [Rieleros de Aguascalientes](/source/Rieleros_de_Aguascalientes) of the [Mexican League](/source/Mexican_Baseball_League).<ref>{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 7 de mayo de 2026|url=https://lmb.com.mx/noticias/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-7-de-mayo-de-2026|access-date=May 8, 2026|website=lmb.com.mx|language=es}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{baseballstats |mlb=676946 |espn=40880 |br=b/battema01 |fangraphs=20157 |brm=batten000mat |retro=B/Pbattm001}}
*[https://gobobcats.com/sports/baseball/roster/matthew-batten/4741 Quinnipiac Bobcats bio]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Batten, Matthew}}
Category:1995 births
Category:Living people
Category:Amarillo Sod Poodles players
Category:American expatriate baseball players in Mexico
Category:Arizona League Padres players
Category:Baseball players from Fairfield County, Connecticut
Category:El Paso Chihuahuas players
Category:Florida Complex League Braves players
Category:Gwinnett Stripers players
Category:Lake Elsinore Storm players
Category:Major League Baseball infielders
Category:People from Shelton, Connecticut
Category:Peoria Javelinas players
Category:Quinnipiac Bobcats baseball players
Category:Rieleros de Aguascalientes players
Category:San Antonio Missions players
Category:San Diego Padres players
Category:Thunder Bay Border Cats players
Category:Tri-City Dust Devils players
Category:21st-century American sportsmen

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