Matt Thaiss #47

Sugar Land Space Cowboys

Triple-A Affiliate

C
B/T: L/R
5' 11"/215

Matthew Kevin Thaiss
Status: Released
Nickname: Matty
Born: 5/06/1995 in Jackson, NJ
Draft: 2016, Los Angeles Angels, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 16
College: Virginia
MLB Debut: 7/03/2019

MiLB Career Stats

AB	AVG	HR	RBI	SB	OPS
2518	.270	76	393	30	.801

AB	AVG	HR	RBI	SB	OPS
2518	.270	76	393	30	.801

MLB Career Stats

AB	AVG	HR	RBI	SB	OPS
819	.210	23	95	7	.652

AB	AVG	HR	RBI	SB	OPS
819	.210	23	95	7	.652

Year	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	SB	AVG	OBP	OPS
MiLB Career Stats	2518	397	681	76	393	30	.270	.361	.801
MLB Career Stats	819	92	172	23	95	7	.210	.320	.652

Year	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	SB	AVG	OBP	OPS
MiLB Career Stats	2518	397	681	76	393	30	.270	.361	.801
MLB Career Stats	819	92	172	23	95	7	.210	.320	.652

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Whitcomb's Record Night Ends In Walk-Off Win

7/31/2026 at 9:13 PM 7/31/2026 at 9:13 PM

Matt Thaiss singles on a ground ball to right fielder Nelson Rada. Shay Whitcomb scores. Raynel Delgado to 3rd.

6/24/2026 at 6:59 PM 6/24/2026 at 6:59 PM

Dylan File In play, run(s) to Matt Thaiss

6/21/2026 at 2:29 PM 6/21/2026 at 2:29 PM

Kolby Allard In play, run(s) to Matt Thaiss

6/21/2026 at 1:50 PM 6/21/2026 at 1:50 PM

Matt Thaiss doubles (5) on a line drive to left fielder Felix Reyes. Jason Delay scores.

6/19/2026 at 7:43 PM 6/19/2026 at 7:43 PM

Chuck King In play, run(s) to Matt Thaiss

6/11/2026 at 1:14 PM 6/11/2026 at 1:14 PM

Matt Thaiss homers (3) on a fly ball to right center field. Mikey Romero scores. Anthony Seigler scores.

Latest Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	August 31, 2026	Sugar Land Space Cowboys released C Matt Thaiss.
	August 18, 2026	Sugar Land Space Cowboys activated C Matt Thaiss from the temporarily inactive list.
	August 8, 2026	Sugar Land Space Cowboys placed C Matt Thaiss on the temporarily inactive list.
	July 24, 2026	Houston Astros signed free agent C Matt Thaiss to a minor league contract.
	July 24, 2026	C Matt Thaiss assigned to Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
	July 24, 2026	Sugar Land Space Cowboys activated C Matt Thaiss.
	July 14, 2026	Worcester Red Sox released C Matt Thaiss.
	February 4, 2026	Worcester Red Sox activated C Matt Thaiss.
	February 4, 2026	C Matt Thaiss assigned to Worcester Red Sox.
	February 3, 2026	Boston Red Sox signed free agent C Matt Thaiss to a minor league contract.
	September 29, 2025	C Matt Thaiss elected free agency.
	September 17, 2025	Durham Bulls activated C Matt Thaiss from the 7-day injured list.
	September 10, 2025	Durham Bulls placed C Matt Thaiss on the 7-day injured list.
	August 4, 2025	Tampa Bay Rays sent C Matt Thaiss outright to Durham Bulls.
	August 1, 2025	Tampa Bay Rays designated C Matt Thaiss for assignment.
	May 28, 2025	Tampa Bay Rays activated C Matt Thaiss.
	May 27, 2025	Chicago White Sox traded C Matt Thaiss to Tampa Bay Rays for CF Dru Baker.
	April 16, 2025	C Matt Thaiss changed number to 29.
	April 15, 2025	C Matt Thaiss changed number to 42.
	December 17, 2024	Chicago White Sox activated C Matt Thaiss.
	December 17, 2024	Chicago Cubs traded C Matt Thaiss to Chicago White Sox for cash.
	November 20, 2024	Los Angeles Angels traded C Matt Thaiss to Chicago Cubs for cash.
	November 14, 2024	Los Angeles Angels designated C Matt Thaiss for assignment.
	September 3, 2023	Los Angeles Angels activated 1B Matt Thaiss from the 10-day injured list.
	August 25, 2023	Los Angeles Angels placed 1B Matt Thaiss on the 10-day injured list retroactive to August 24, 2023. Right shoulder inflammation.
	November 28, 2022	Los Angeles Angels activated 1B Matt Thaiss.
	August 25, 2022	Los Angeles Angels recalled 1B Matt Thaiss from Salt Lake Bees.
	July 2, 2022	Salt Lake Bees activated 1B Matt Thaiss.
	July 2, 2022	Los Angeles Angels optioned 1B Matt Thaiss to Salt Lake Bees.
	June 27, 2022	Los Angeles Angels recalled 1B Matt Thaiss from Salt Lake Bees.
	May 21, 2022	Salt Lake Bees activated 1B Matt Thaiss from the 7-day injured list.
	May 9, 2022	Salt Lake Bees placed 1B Matt Thaiss on the 7-day injured list.
	March 30, 2022	Los Angeles Angels optioned 1B Matt Thaiss to Salt Lake Bees.
	September 30, 2021	Los Angeles Angels recalled 1B Matt Thaiss from Salt Lake Bees.
	August 14, 2021	Salt Lake Bees activated 1B Matt Thaiss.
	August 12, 2021	1B Matt Thaiss roster status changed by Salt Lake Bees.
	August 2, 2021	Los Angeles Angels optioned 1B Matt Thaiss to Salt Lake Bees.
	July 28, 2021	Los Angeles Angels recalled 1B Matt Thaiss from Salt Lake Bees.
	May 4, 2021	1B Matt Thaiss assigned to Salt Lake Bees.
	May 4, 2021	1B Matt Thaiss assigned to Salt Lake Bees.
	May 4, 2021	1B Matt Thaiss assigned to Salt Lake Bees from Angels Alternate Training Site.
	March 29, 2021	1B Matt Thaiss assigned to Angels Alternate Training Site from Salt Lake Bees.
	March 21, 2021	Los Angeles Angels optioned 1B Matt Thaiss to Salt Lake Bees.
	September 28, 2020	Los Angeles Angels recalled 1B Matt Thaiss from Angels Alternate Training Site.
	September 16, 2020	Los Angeles Angels optioned 1B Matt Thaiss to Angels Alternate Training Site.
	September 8, 2020	Los Angeles Angels recalled Matt Thaiss from Angels Alternate Training Site.
	August 6, 2020	Los Angeles Angels optioned 1B Matt Thaiss to Angels Alternate Training Site.
	November 19, 2019	1B Matt Thaiss assigned to Tigres del Licey.
	July 3, 2019	Los Angeles Angels selected the contract of Matt Thaiss from Salt Lake Bees.
	January 25, 2019	Los Angeles Angels invited non-roster 1B Matt Thaiss to spring training.
	June 15, 2018	Salt Lake Bees activated 1B Matt Thaiss from the temporarily inactive list.
	June 12, 2018	Salt Lake Bees placed 1B Matt Thaiss on the temporarily inactive list.
	May 22, 2018	1B Matt Thaiss assigned to Salt Lake Bees from Mobile BayBears.
	February 6, 2018	Los Angeles Angels invited non-roster 1B Matt Thaiss to spring training.
	November 6, 2017	1B Matt Thaiss assigned to Scottsdale Scorpions.
	November 4, 2017	1B Matt Thaiss assigned to AFL East Fall Stars.
	November 3, 2017	1B Matt Thaiss assigned to AFL East Fall Stars.
	July 11, 2017	1B Matt Thaiss assigned to Mobile BayBears from Inland Empire 66ers.
	April 5, 2017	1B Matt Thaiss assigned to Inland Empire 66ers from Burlington Bees.
	February 2, 2017	Los Angeles Angels invited non-roster 1B Matt Thaiss to spring training.
	July 9, 2016	1B Matt Thaiss assigned to Burlington Bees from Orem Owlz.
	June 17, 2016	1B Matt Thaiss assigned to Orem Owlz.
	June 14, 2016	Los Angeles Angels signed C Matt Thaiss.