Matt Erickson

Professional baseball player for the Milwaukee Brewers.

What is Matt Erickson known for?

Matt Erickson is a notable figure in the world of baseball, born on July 30, 1975, in Appleton, Wisconsin. He is a retired professional baseball player who made notable strides in his career as both an infielder and a coach.

Starting his career in college, Erickson played collegiate baseball for the University of Arkansas. In 1996, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League. His performance led to his drafting by the Florida Marlins in the 7th round of the 1997 Major League Baseball draft. After seasons in the minor leagues within the Florida Marlins organization, he joined the Milwaukee Brewers in 2003 as a minor league free agent.

His major league debut came in July 2004 for the Milwaukee Brewers. However, his MLB appearance was brief as his last appearance was later the same month. Erickson's MLB statistics show a batting average of .167, though he did not score any home runs or runs batted in. Post his stint with the Brewers, he was signed on by the Marlins in August 2005 and later by the Arizona Diamondbacks in February 2006.

Beyond his role as a player, Erickson is also remembered for his accomplishments as a coach. He served as a manager for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, the Class A affiliate of the Brewers, from 2011 to 2021. Later, he was promoted to serve as the infield instructor and assistant hitting coach for the Milwaukee Brewers from the 2022 season onwards.

In addition to his professional career, Erickson also represented the United States National Baseball Team at the 2001 Baseball World Cup in Taipei. His dedication and skills have left a lasting impact on the baseball community.

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