Matt LaPorta is a former professional baseball player who had a short but memorable career in the sport. Born on January 8, 1985, in Port Charlotte, Florida, LaPorta was a gifted athlete from a young age. He grew up playing baseball and was considered one of the best high school players in the state. LaPorta's talent caught the attention of the Major League Baseball scouts, and he was signed by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2007 season. More about Matt LaPorta
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During his short stint in the major leagues, LaPorta played for the Cleveland Indians and the Oakland Athletics. He quickly made a name for himself as a power hitter, known for his strength and precision. In his debut season in 2009, he hit seven home runs in just 52 games. He continued to impress the league with his powerful swing, leading the Indians in home runs in 2010 and earning a spot on the All-Star Futures Game in 2008 and 2009.In total, we tracked 332 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Matt LaPorta (Matt LaPorta GAME USED AUTOGRAPHED Jersey Cleveland Indian's) was sold in August 2021 for $197.50 while the cheapest item (MATT LAPORTA 2009 UPPER DECK SIGNATURE STARS TOP PROSPECTS AUTOGRAPH) found a new owner for $0.01 in November 2022. The month with the most items sold (12) was July 2008 with an average selling price of $33.45 for an autographed item of Matt LaPorta. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in August 2023 with $69.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.01 was November 2022. In average, an autographed item from Matt LaPorta is worth $12.99.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Matt LaPorta were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
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2007 Bowman Sterling Prospects Matt LaPorta Autograph BSP-MLP | $0.99 | ||
2007 Donruss Elite Collegiate Patches MATT LAPORTA Autographed Card-FLORIDA-/250 | $15.00 | ||
2008 Bowman Chrome Prospect Xfractor Autograph Auto #113 Matt LaPorta 143/250 RC | $1.99 | ||
2008 Tristar Projections Matt LaPorta Green Prospect Auto Autograph #49/50 | $0.99 | ||
2009 INDIANS: Matt LaPorta, SIGNED 2007 Just Minors Card | $3.99 | ||
2009 Upper Deck Signature Stars Matt LaPorta #190 Rookie Auto | $3.53 | ||
MATT LAPORTA 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospect Orange Parallel Auto Autograph #D /25 | $7.99 | ||
MATT LAPORTA 2009 UPPER DECK SIGNATURE STARS TOP PROSPECTS AUTOGRAPH | $0.01 | ||
Matt LaPorta Signed 2012 Topps #314b Card Cleveland Indians Auto AU | $1.49 | ||
MATT LAPORTA SIGNED GAME USED BAT FLORIDA GATORS CLEVELAND INDIANS Auto | $69.99 |
Matt LaPorta's career with Cleveland Indians could be over (11/11/13): Matt LaPorta, the key to the CC Sabathia deal in 2008, recently became a minor league free agent and the Indians seem reluctant to resign him.
Matt LaPorta hammers the Red Wings again (05/03/13): The Columbus Clippers first baseman hit a two-run home run in the first inning in a 5-1 win over Rochester on Friday.
Matt LaPorta ready to leave Cleveland Indians' extended spring training, head to (04/26/13): The centerpiece of the CC Sabathia trade with Milwaukee will play first base and DH in Columbus, says Cleveland Indians' Director of Player Development Ross Atkins.
When will Vinnie Pestano close? Hey, Hoynsie! (04/06/13): There's plenty of questions in this week's mailbag for Tribe beat writer Paul Hoynes.
Cleveland Indians P.M. links: Mike Hargrove would like to manage again; Matt LaP (03/04/13): Hargrove, a former Tribe player and World Series manager now in Arizona as an Indians special adviser, would like another big league opportunity. More Indians story links.
Matt LaPorta says his hip pain is gone: Cleveland Indians Insider (02/2013): The one-time top prospect, in camp as a spring-training invitee, says off-season surgery cleared up problems that arose after a previous surgery on the hip.
Matt LaPorta released from Indians (11/2012): The Cleveland Indians outrighted disappointing Matt LaPorta to Triple-A Columbus and added four players to their 40-man roster.
Matt LaPorta has hip surgery, should be ready to go in March (10/2012): Cleveland (WOIO) - Indians first baseman/left fielder Matt LaPorta had arthroscopic surgery on his left hip on Thursday.
Matt LaPorta takes responsibility for Tuesday loss to Twins: Cleveland Indians I (09/2012): Matt LaPorta, on his fielding mistake Tuesday night: "I messed up.''
Matt LaPorta, Lars Anderson lead Columbus to win: Minor League Report (08/2012): 1B Lars Anderson (.251) and DH Matt LaPorta (.267) each drove in three runs, and 2B Cord Phelps (.284) and LF Russ Canzler (.260) each knocked in two as Columbus won an International League contest Tuesday in Louisville, Ky.
Terry Pluto's Talkin' ... about the Browns' Mo faith, Matt LaPorta's cup of coff (06/2012): The Browns are demonstrating considerable faith in Mohamed Massaquoi, whether or not the numbers over the last three seasons merit it.
Cleveland Indians will leave Matt LaPorta with Columbus Clippers for a while, sa (05/2012): Plain Dealer Indians beat writer believes Tribe will let LaPorta stay in Columbus to gain consistency.
Baseball notes: Indians' prospects Lonnie Chisenhall, Matt LaPorta sent to Tripl (03/2012): First baseman Matt LaPorta and third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall were sent to Triple-A Columbus, and outfielder Chad Huffman was reassigned to minor league camp.
Cleveland Indians P.M. links: Matt LaPorta doesn't feel sorry for himself; he kn (02/2012): LaPorta saw real poverty when he and others went to visit orphanages in Haiti. Links to other stories about the Indians.
Matt LaPorta's struggles compare to some accomplished hitters at same age: Will (09/2011): Indians first baseman LaPorta is 26. Some current, standout run producers were at similar spots in their careers at the same age.
Has Matt LaPorta gotten a fair shot with the Cleveland Indians? Hey, Hoynsie! (08/2011): There's plenty of pressing questions pouring out of this week's reader mailbag.
Matt LaPorta's 3-run homer in 9th gives Cleveland Indians much-needed 5-2 victor (07/2011): Indians score four runs in their last at-bat to top Kansas City.
Five questions with ... Cleveland Indians first baseman Matt LaPorta (05/2011): LaPorta keeps his bronze medal from the 2008 Olympics in a safety deposit box at the moment, but he plans on displaying it along with his jersey.
P.M. Cleveland Indians links, part 2: Matt LaPorta and Michael Brantley get chan (02/2011): LaPorta struggled in 2010 after hip and big toe surgeries. Brantley began 2010 poorly but improved after a trip to the minors.