• Full name Matthew Thomas Pagnozzi
  • Born 11/10/1982 in Miami, AZ
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Central Arizona College
  • Debut 09/29/2009
  • Drafted in the 8th round (245th overall) by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2003 (signed for $105,000).
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    Matt Pagnozzi made remarkable strides after being passed over in last year's draft. He became a catcher comparable to his uncle Tom, a former defensive standout in the big leagues. He recorded a consistent 1.8-second pop time and matured physically. Bigger, faster and stronger, he hit .350 while leading his team in RBIs.

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  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the St. Louis Cardinals in 2010
  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the St. Louis Cardinals in 2007

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