• Full name Matthew Brian Bush
  • Born 02/08/1986 in San Diego, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 193 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Mission Bay
  • Debut 05/13/2016
  • Drafted in the 1st round (1st overall) by the San Diego Padres in 2004 (signed for $3,150,000).
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    The Padres still had Bush in their mix for the No. 1 overall selection this year as late as early May. It may have been for local PR value, but Bush is a legitimate talent and easily the best player in San Diego. He's been a high-profile prospect throughout his high school career, both as a shortstop and pitcher, and he spent 2004 just polishing his game. At 5-foot-10, his size would be an issue if not for his exceptionally strong arms and legs. His arm is also a special tool. On the mound, his fastball has been clocked consistently at 94 mph and up to 96. His best asset may be his glove. He has outstanding lateral movement, lays out for balls in the hole and is quick at turning the double play. His presence, instincts and makeup also are unquestioned. Not everyone is as sold on his bat or his speed, however. He's more of a contact hitter than a power hitter, but scouts say he should hit better with wood than aluminum. He projects as a .270-.290 hitter. Though he lacks first-step quickness out of the batter's box and is just an average runner, he has good acceleration on the bases.

Top Rankings

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Minor League Top Prospects

Best Tools List

  • Rated Best Infield Arm in the San Diego Padres in 2007
  • Rated Best Infield Arm in the Midwest League in 2006
  • Rated Best Infield Arm in the San Diego Padres in 2006
  • Rated Best Defensive Infielder in the San Diego Padres in 2006
  • Rated Best Infield Arm in the Midwest League in 2005
  • Rated Best Infield Arm in the San Diego Padres in 2005

Career Transactions

  • Frisco RoughRiders activated RHP Matt Bush.
  • RHP Matt Bush assigned to Frisco RoughRiders.
  • Texas Rangers signed free agent RHP Matt Bush to a minor league contract.
  • Milwaukee Brewers released RHP Matt Bush.
  • Milwaukee Brewers designated RHP Matt Bush for assignment.
  • Milwaukee Brewers activated RHP Matt Bush from the 15-day injured list.
  • Milwaukee Brewers sent RHP Matt Bush on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds.
  • Milwaukee Brewers sent RHP Matt Bush on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds.
  • Milwaukee Brewers sent RHP Matt Bush on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds.
  • Milwaukee Brewers placed RHP Matt Bush on the 15-day injured list. Right rotator cuff tendinits.
  • Milwaukee Brewers activated RHP Matt Bush.

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