Age, Biography and Wiki
Matt Capps was born on 3 September, 1983 in Douglasville, Georgia, U.S., is an American baseball player (born 1983). Discover Matt Capps's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 40 years old?
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| Age |
40 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
3 September, 1983 |
| Birthday |
3 September |
| Birthplace |
Douglasville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 40 years old group.
Matt Capps Height, Weight & Measurements
At 40 years old, Matt Capps height is 6′ 2″ and Weight 258 lbs.
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6′ 2″ |
| Weight |
258 lbs |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Who Is Matt Capps's Wife?
His wife is Jennifer Capps
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| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Jennifer Capps |
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Not Available |
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Matt Capps Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Matt Capps worth at the age of 40 years old? Matt Capps’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Matt Capps's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Matt Capps Social Network
Timeline
Matthew Dicus Capps (born September 3, 1983) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher.
He is a 2002 graduate of Alexander High School in Douglasville, Georgia, where he lettered in football, basketball, cross-country and baseball before receiving a scholarship to Louisiana State University.
He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Nationals and Minnesota Twins.
Capps was born in Douglasville, Georgia to Mike and Kathy Capps.
Capps played high school baseball at Robert S. Alexander High School and signed a letter of intent to play college baseball at Louisiana State.
Capps was drafted by the Pirates in the 7th round of the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft.
Drafted as a starting pitcher, Capps was moved to the bullpen to begin the season.
He pitched well in his new role, earning multiple promotions and pitching across three different minor league levels.
On September 16, Capps had his contract purchased from Triple A Indianapolis.
He debuted later that same day.
Capps made the team out of spring training.
He began the season in a middle relief role but ended the season as Pittsburgh's primary set up man behind closers Mike González and Salomón Torres.
He pitched in 80.2 innings across 85 games, posting a 9-1 record and a 3.79 ERA with 56 strikeouts.
He led all Major League rookie pitchers in appearances.
He began the year as the team's set-up man, but took over the closer's role midway through the season.
He finished the season with 21 saves to go along with a 4-7 record and a 2.28 ERA in 79 innings across 76 games.
Capps started the season with 15 consecutive saves.
On July 2, he was placed on the disabled list after experiencing arm soreness.
He spent nearly two months on the Injured List, finishing the season with 21 saves and a 2-3 record in 49 games.
Capps earned 27 saves while posting a 5.80 ERA over 54.1 innings pitched.
He was non-tendered at the end of the season, becoming a free agent.
On January 6, 2010, Capps signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Washington Nationals.
Capps was named the Delivery Man of the Month Award winner for April 2010, after recording ten saves in ten opportunities with an ERA of 0.68 for the month.
He would convert his first 16 save opportunities of the season, en route to recording 23 saves in the season's opening half, good for a tie for second in the major leagues.
He earned his first All-Star Game selection, voted in on the Player's Ballot.
He was the leading vote-getter among all NL relievers.
Capps went on to be the winning pitcher in the game.
The sixth hurler for the NL, he struck out the previous day's Home Run Derby winner David Ortiz looking with a 2–2 fastball to end the sixth inning, holding the American Leaguers to a 1–0 lead.
He was the beneficiary of Brian McCann's three-run double in the seventh.
On July 29, 2010, Capps was traded to the Minnesota Twins for catcher Wilson Ramos and left-handed pitcher Joe Testa.
He took over the closer role from Jon Rauch and picked up his first save as a Twin in his first outing against the Seattle Mariners, on July 30.
Through October 2, Capps was 2–0 with a 2.00 ERA for the Twins, with 16 saves in 18 opportunities.
Upon the return of Joe Nathan, Capps was reassigned to the setup role for the 2011 season.
After two blown saves in a row, Nathan relinquished the closer role to Capps on April 16.
Capps again became a setup man for Nathan after a dramatic loss at Target Field on July 15, 2011.
In December 2011, Capps re-signed with the Twins.
The contract guarantees at least one year and at least $4,750,000.
On October 24, 2012, the Twins announced they would decline their club option for Capps worth $6MM.
Capps received a $250K buyout.
On January 31, 2013, the Cleveland Indians announced they signed Capps to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training.
