Matt LaPorta
Today in Tribe History: August 18, 2008
August 18, 2020 | Bob TothNewly acquired top prospect Matt LaPorta is hit on the head by a fastball in an ugly turn of events at the Beijing Olympics. Read More
Today in Tribe History: August 18, 2008
August 18, 2019 | Bob TothNewly acquired top prospect Matt LaPorta is hit on the head by a fastball in an ugly turn of events at the Beijing Olympics. Read More
Today in Tribe History: August 18, 2008
August 18, 2018 | Bob TothNewly acquired top prospect Matt LaPorta is hit on the head by a fastball in an ugly turn of events at the Beijing Olympics. Read More
Today in Tribe History: August 18, 2008
August 18, 2017 | Bob TothNewly acquired top prospect Matt LaPorta is hit on the head by a fastball in an ugly turn of events at the Beijing Olympics. Read More
Today in Tribe History: August 18, 2008
August 18, 2016 | Bob TothNewly acquired top prospect Matt LaPorta is hit on the head by a fastball in an ugly turn of events at the Beijing Olympics. Read More
Today in Tribe History: August 18, 2008
August 18, 2015 | Bob Toth2008 – Newly acquired top prospect Matt LaPorta is hit on the head by a fastball in a ugly turn of events at the Beijing Olympics.
The 23-year-old slugger was the prospect centerpiece of the July 7th trade between the … Read More
Today in Tribe History: March 26, 2010
March 26, 2015 | Bob TothThe Cleveland Indians place first baseman Russell Branyan on the 15-day disabled list with a herniated disc in his lower back, opening the door for highly touted prospect Matt LaPorta to begin the season on the 25-man roster for the … Read More
Clippers Team Full of Pitching Potential, Young and Old
April 8, 2013 | Matt TravisThe excitement of the new season is not just contained up on the shore of Lake Erie, but is going strong in Columbus as the Clippers start their new season. This season marks their fifth year in their beautiful new ballpark, Huntington Park.
The Clippers ended last year by closely missing the playoffs, finishing with a record of 75-69. Last season was viewed as a disappointment, as their 2011 season was capped off by winning their second consecutive Governors Cup. This season however is viewed with the same sense of strong optimism that follows the Indians into the new season.
The Clippers this season are lead by a new manager Chris Tremie. Tremie played in the majors from 1995 through 2004, being a journeyman moving through six organizations. After his career was over, he started managing for the Tribe through the Gulf Coast Indians, working his way up to the Akron Aeros for the last two seasons and now the Clippers this year.
Did The Tribe Win Last Night Podcast #3, November 25, 2012
November 25, 2012 | Ronnie TellalianThis Sunday Erik Pinkerman and Ronnie Tellalian discusss some recent minor moves made by the Indians, the decision making process and offseason strategy by the front office and guys who were not on the 2012 Opening Day roster, but will … Read More
Numbers Show No Options or Improvement For LaPorta
October 28, 2012 | Ronnie TellalianAfter a disappointing 2012 Cleveland Indians season the organization is at a crossroads to decide how to progress with the organization, not just for the 2013 season but several seasons to come. Decisions involve ownerships, the front office, managerial and coaching decisions and the players. For the month of October, we’ll look at how the Indians ended up in their current predicament, but most importantly, Where Do the Indians Go From Here. Today we analyze a player out of minor league options in 2013.
Matt LaPorta has been a swing and a miss, literally, figuratively and now statistically.
LaPorta was once a top prospect and thought to be a slugger of the future. After four disappointing stints at the major league level, his time in Cleveland has been tainted, and his future is uncertain.
Out of options for 2013, LaPorta either will need to be retained on the major league roster, traded or given his outright release. In order to return to the minor leagues, LaPorta will have to clear waivers each time, and despite his struggles, some team will claim him. In 2012 for the Indians, LaPorta played 22 games, moving back and forth from the big league club to Triple-A Columbus. He batted .241, hit one home run and slugged an embarrassing .328. Things were not always this bleak for the once hot prospect.
Indians Rout Royals in Grand Style; Indians 15, Royals 3
September 30, 2012 | Mike Brandyberry
By Christian Petrila
It was a football-less Sunday in Cleveland, but the Indians more than made up for it by outslugging the Kansas City Chiefs err… Royals, 15-3.
The Indians struck in the second off of Kansas City starter, Luke Hochevar. Lonnie Chisenhall whiffed for the first out, but Jack Hannahan followed with a bloop single into left. After Brent Lillibridge popped out to shallow left, Casey Kotchman got a bloop single of his own to fall into right. “Laser” Lou Marson then slapped an RBI single to right field to score Hannahan and give the Indians a 1-0 lead before Jason Donald popped out on the first pitch he saw. Read More
September Call-Ups Are Overrated
September 23, 2012 | Mike Brandyberry
By Bob Toth
In a normal season, the return of Travis Hafner would have created some excitement for the Cleveland Indians’ fan base.
This season has been far from normal.
A September return by Hafner, the senior member of the Tribe in terms of years of service with the club, time in the major leagues, and age, instead cuts into the playing time of call-ups Russ Canzler, Ezequiel Carrera, Lonnie Chisenhall, Matt LaPorta, Thomas Neal, Cord Phelps, and Vinny Rottino.
What point does it serve playing Hafner at this point, anyways?
