Matt Thaiss| Year | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | Rate |
| 2025 proj | 177 | 37 | 19 | 4 | 20 | 28 | 60 | 2 | 0.209 | 3.7 |
| 2025 | 43 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0.209 | 6.1 |
| 2024 | 157 | 32 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 28 | 58 | 3 | 0.204 | 1.7 |
| 2023 | 263 | 56 | 32 | 9 | 31 | 36 | 83 | 2 | 0.213 | 8.1 |
| 2022 | 69 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 24 | 1 | 0.217 | 2.3 |
| 2021 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.143 | -0.3 |
| 2020 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0.143 | -0.4 |
| 2019 | 147 | 31 | 17 | 8 | 23 | 17 | 52 | 0 | 0.211 | 6.5 |
| Date | News |
| 4/04/25 | 'He was painting the zone': Tigers' Jack Flaherty quiets White Sox in 7-4 win. White Sox catcher Matt Thaiss started the second inning with a lengthy nine-pitch at-bat. After drawing a walk with two outs, shortstop Brooks Baldwin pounced on a fastball high in the zone to left field for a double. The Tigers pitching staff held the Sox lineup in check, particularly right-hander Jack Flaherty. Flaherty limited the Sox to three hits over 5? innings, allowing one run and two walks while striking out seven. Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2025/04/04/... |
| 3/30/25 | White Sox offense "one knock short" in series loss against Angels. Catcher Matt Thaiss promptly drew a walk, putting runners on first and second base with no outs. Third baseman Miguel Vargas had a poor at-bat, swinging at the first pitch, resulting in a pop-up for the first out. On the next at-bat, infielder Brooks Baldwin grounded into a double play, ending the rally in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Angels. The Sox were 3-for-16 with runners in scoring position in their series against the Angels. Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2025/03/30/... |
| 1/22/25 | Angels 2025 spring training position preview: catchers. Angels pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to spring training on Feb. 11. Offensively, he looked like one of the best catchers in the majors for the first four months, before going into a tailspin that caused him to finish the season with a .244 batting average, 20 home runs and a .712 OPS. Backup catcher Matt Thaiss hit .204 with a .622 OPS. The Angels did not use a third catcher for a single inning, which is fairly remarkable. Source: https://www.sbsun.com/2025/01/22/angels-2025-sprin... |
| 12/31/24 | MLB.com has depressing free agent fit for White Sox on extensive list. There's little doubt that the 2025 Chicago White Sox are not going anywhere. Following up arguably the worst all-around season in MLB history, there's not much for fans of the club to look forward to just yet. To this point, the White Sox have acquired catcher Matt Thaiss from the Cubs; signed Mike Tauchman, Austin Slater, and Bryse Wilson to one-year contracts; selected Shane Smith in the Rule 5 Draft and acquired reliever Cam Booser from the Red Sox. Source: https://southsideshowdown.com/mlb-com-has-depressi... |
| 12/29/24 | Catcher Matt Thaiss ready to settle in with Chicago White Sox after a pair of trades in a ‘crazy’ month. Matt Thaiss has had a unique offseason. The Los Angeles Angels traded the catcher to the Chicago Cubs on Nov. 20. Less than a month later, the Cubs dealt Thaiss to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for cash considerations. “Being in one place my whole career for 10 years (in the Angels organization) and then the past couple of weeks have been crazy, but I’m excited for a new opportunity and to ... Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/catcher-matt-thaiss-ready... |
| 12/27/24 | White Sox' new complement to young catching core Matt Thaiss eager to assist. As offseason trades go, the White Sox getting a backup catcher in Matt Thaiss didn't exactly set the internet on fire. The Cubs acquired Thaiss, who turns 30 in May, from the Angels on Nov. 20, but he became expendable when they signed free-agent catcher Carson Kelly to a two-year deal to complement Miguel Amaya in their catching mix. Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2024/12/27/... |
| 12/20/24 | Orioles sign former Angels top prospect after offseason DFA. The Angels are completely remodeling their 40-man roster this offseason, at the expense of their former first round picks. Matt Thaiss was the first former first rounder to get expunged from the 40-man, and then came Jordyn Adams. Thaiss has found his way to the Chicago White Sox, and Adams just recently signed with the Baltimore Orioles. Source: https://halohangout.com/orioles-sign-former-angels... |
| 12/18/24 | Chicago White Sox News: GM Chris Getz adding catcher Matt Thaiss makes sense. The Sox acquired Matt Thaiss to provide cover in case top-catching prospects Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero are not ready for the big leagues. Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz is not kidding when he views catching as gold. Source: https://southsideshowdown.com/chicago-white-sox-ne... |
| 12/17/24 | Chicago White Sox acquire catcher Matt Thaiss from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations. The Chicago White Sox added another option behind the plate Tuesday, acquiring catcher Matt Thaiss from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations. It was a quick stop on the North Side for Thaiss, who the Cubs had just acquired in a November trade from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations. The 29-year-old had a .204 average (32-for-157) with nine doubles, two ... Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/chicago-white-sox-acquire... |
| 12/09/24 | MLB rumors: Cubs working on bolstering bullpen, catching. The Major League Baseball Winter Meetings are here, meaning the next week or so should yield plenty of free agent signings and trades from around the league. For the Chicago Cubs, it means a chance to further improve their bullpen and catching depth. ESPN's Jesse Rogers reported on Monday that the Cubs “seem pretty committed to improving their run prevention,” citing their previous trades for Matt Thaiss and Eli Morgan, and the signing of Matthew Boyd. Finnegan was granted free agency in November after an All-Star season for the Washington Nationals in 2024. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-cubs-bolsterin... |
| 12/03/24 | These Are the Four Worst Chicago Cubs Contracts on Next Season's Payroll. The Chicago Cubs have tried to be contenders over the last two years, but have fallen well short of the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central and cannot compete with contenders in the two other divisions for a Wild Card berth. This could be the offseason to change that with the amount of offensive talent available on the market, but to this point, the club has made questionable additions to their roster, including two that land on this list of the four worst contracts for their 2025 payroll. Matt Thaiss was one of the first of the new additions to the roster, acquired from the Los Angeles Angels on Nov. 20 for cash considerations. Thaiss mainly served as the backup catcher for the Angels and looks to do the same for the Cubs behind Miguel Amaya. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/these-are-four-wo... |
| 11/23/24 | Angels trade catcher Matt Thaiss to Cubs for cash. Catcher Matt Thaiss has agreed to a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs paying $1 million while in the major leagues and $400,000 while in the minors. Thaiss was acquired Wednesday from the Los Angeles Angels, who had designated him for assignment on Nov. 14. A 29-year-old who made his major league debut in 2019, Thaiss has a .208 average with 22 homers and 79 RBIs in six major league seasons, all with the Angels. With up and coming catcher Logan O'Hoppe already slated to get the most reps in the coming season, the team had a catcher to spare. Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/catcher-ma... |
| 11/22/24 | Catcher Matt Thaiss agrees to $1 million deal with Cubs, who acquired him from Angels this week. Ap California News Catcher Matt Thaiss agrees to $1 million deal with Cubs, who acquired him from Angels this week KEYT By Associated Press Published November 22, 2024 9:34 am CHICAGO (AP) — Catcher Matt Thaiss has agreed to a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs paying $1 million while in the major leagues and $400,000 while in the minors. Thaiss was acquired Wednesday from the Los Angeles Angels, who had designated him for assignment on Nov. 14. A 29-year-old who made his major league debut in 2019, Thaiss has a .208 average with 22 homers and 79 RBIs in six major league seasons, all with the Angels. He hit .204 with two homers and 16 RBIs in 157 at-bats over 57 games this year. ___ AP MLB: Source: https://keyt.com/news/2024/11/22/catcher-matt-thai... |
| 11/20/24 | Cubs acquire catcher Matt Thaiss from Angels. Home WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM Cubs acquire catcher Matt Thaiss from Angels Cubs acquire catcher Matt Thaiss from Angels By 670 Staff (670 The Score) The Cubs have acquired catcher Matt Thaiss in a trade with the Angels, the club announced Wednesday. Thaiss, 29, hit .204 with two homers and 16 RBIs in 57 games for the Angels in 2024. A lefty hitter, Thaiss has hit .208 with 22 homers in 245 career games across six MLB seasons. He was a first-round pick in the 2016 MLB Draft. In return, the Cubs sent the Angels cash considerations. In a corresponding roster move, Chicago designated right-hander Trey Wingenter for assignment. Wingenter, 30, posted a 3.00 ERA in six innings for the Cubs in Source: https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/sports/chicago-cubs... |
| 8/04/24 | Canning and Angels relievers shut down Mets in 3-2 victory. Matt Thaiss and Kevin Pillar each had a sacrifice fly for the Angels, who knocked the Mets out of playoff position in the National League by winning the final two in a three-game series. Los Angeles' bullpen gave up two hits over four scoreless innings, with Roansy Contreras working a perfect ninth to earn his second save. Source: https://abc7.com/sports/canning-and-angels-relieve... |
| 7/31/24 | Thaiss has 5 RBIs and Adell go-ahead homer as Angels overcome 4-run deficit and beat Rockies 10-7. Matt Thaiss drove in a career-high five runs, Jo Adell hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Angels overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Colorado Rockies 10-7. Thaiss became the first Angels catcher to drive in five runs with two steals in the same game and the second catcher in major league history to achieve the feat after Detroit’s Mickey Cochrane in 1934. Taylor Ward drove in three runs for the Angels, who trailed 6-2 after two innings and won for the sixth time in nine games. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/thaiss-has-5-... |
| 7/30/24 | Thaiss has 5 RBIs and Adell go-ahead homer as Angels overcome 4-run deficit and beat Rockies 10-7. Matt Thaiss drove in a career-high five runs, Jo Adell hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Angels outlasted the Colorado Rockies 10-7 on Tuesday night. Thaiss became the first Angels catcher to drive in five runs with two steals in the same game and the second catcher to do it in major league history, along with the Detroit Tigers’ Mickey Cochrane in 1934, as Los Angeles won for the sixth time in its past nine games. “He just delivered big tonight, but he’s been there before every time he plays, whether it’s getting pitchers through innings or whether he’s coming up with big hits,” Angels manager Ron Washington said of Thaiss’ fifth start this month. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/thaiss-5-rbis-adell-ahead... |
| 5/26/24 | Swanson: Angels keep losing, keep fighting. Los Angeles Angels catcher Matt Thaiss, left, talks with relief pitcher Adam Cimber (90) during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, May 26, 2024. Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Adam Cimber (90) is removed from the mound by manager Ron Washington, second from left, during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, May 26, 2024. Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2024/05/26/swanson-ange... |
| 5/19/24 | José Soriano leads Angels to series victory over Rangers. Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher José Soriano, left, laughs with catcher Matt Thaiss, right, after the last out of the fourth inning during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, May 19, 2024. Los Angeles Angels closer Luis Garcia, right gets a hug from teammate catcher Matt Thaiss (21) after the final out ending the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, May 19, 2024. Source: https://www.sbsun.com/2024/05/19/jose-soriano-lead... |
| 4/16/24 | Mike Trout's 2-run homer highlights 5-run outburst in the 8th as the Angels top Rays 7-3. Mike Trout’s two-run homer highlighted a five-run outburst in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3. Trout gave the Angels a 2-1 lead with his seventh homer of the season, off Pat Maton (0-1). Matt Thaiss extended the Angels’ lead to 5-1 with three-run double. Taylor Ward added a two-run homer in the ninth inning. Reliever Luis Garcia (1-0) worked an inning and earned the win. Harold Ramírez hit a two-run homer and had three RBIs for Tampa Bay. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/mike-trout-s-... |
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