Preston Mattingly Explained

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Preston Mattingly
Position:Second baseman
Birth Date:28 August 1987
Birth Place:Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Right

Preston Michael Mattingly (born August 28, 1987) is an American professional baseball second baseman and executive who is the assistant general manager for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. He is the son of Don Mattingly.

Early life

Mattingly is the son of Kim and Don Mattingly.[1] He was born on August 28, 1987, while his father played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees.[2] He has two brothers: Taylor and Jordon.[1]

Career

Mattingly attended Evansville Central High School, where he played for the school's baseball and basketball teams. He also played basketball in Amateur Athletic Union.[3] In his senior year, Mattingly averaged 20.9 points per game for the basketball team. Pat Knight recruited him to play college basketball at Texas Tech University. He instead signed a letter of intent to play college baseball for the University of Tennessee.[4]

The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Mattingly in the first round, with the 31st overall selection, of the 2006 MLB draft.[5] He signed with the Dodgers, receiving a $1 million signing bonus.[6] He had a .290 batting average with the Gulf Coast Dodgers after signing.[3] However, he struggled in Class A from 2007 to 2010. He batted .210 with the Great Lakes Loons in 2007[7] and .224 in 2008.[3] With the Inland Empire 66ers, he batted .238 with 150 strikeouts in 2009[8] and batted .194 in 2010.[9]

On September 26, 2010, the Dodgers traded Mattingly to the Cleveland Indians for minor leaguer Roman Pena.[9] The Indians released him in April 2011, before the season, and the Dodgers re-signed him.[10] He played for Great Lakes and the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes in 2011 and batted .232. On January 11, 2012, the Yankees signed Mattingly to a minor league contract.[11] They released him on March 27.[12]

In July 2013, Mattingly received an athletic scholarship from Lamar University to play college basketball for the Lamar Cardinals basketball team as a guard.[13] [14] [15] Knight was the coach of the Cardinals. Mattingly became the team captain for the Cardinals and graduated from Lamar in 2016.[16]

Executive career

After graduating from Lamar, Mattingly worked for the San Diego Padres as manager of scouting for three years and then as coordinator of major league advance scouting and game planning for two years. In September 2021, the Philadelphia Phillies hired him as their director of player development.[17] [18] In November 2023, he was promoted to assistant general manager.[19]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Preston Mattingly felt helpless as his mother battled alcoholism. Here's how they discovered her 'second life' together.. Alex. Coffey. May 10, 2023. Philadelphia Inquirer. December 21, 2023.
  2. Web site: Two Pedigreed Players Find They're a World Apart. David. Waldstein. The New York Times. March 27, 2012. December 21, 2023.
  3. Web site: On being a Mattingly. Evansville Courier & Press. Gordon. Engelhardt. December 24, 2008. December 21, 2023.
  4. Web site: Ramblin' Reck: This week loaded with high school sports action. Tom. Reck. April 18, 2006. Terre Haute Tribune-Star. December 21, 2023.
  5. News: BASEBALL; Pitcher Is Royals' No. 1; Mattingly's Son Goes to Dodgers, Not Yankees. Jack. Curry. The New York Times . June 7, 2006. December 21, 2023.
  6. Web site: Preston Mattingly a study in versatility. Gordon. Engelhardt. Evansville Courier & Press. January 14, 2019. December 21, 2023.
  7. Web site: The Great Lakes Loons' Preston Mattingly knows who to call when it comes to hitting tips: father Don Mattingly. Geoff. Mott. The Saginaw News. May 5, 2008. December 22, 2023.
  8. Web site: They learned about pro ball at an early age. Los Angeles Times. Kevin. Baxter. September 7, 2009. December 22, 2023.
  9. Web site: Preston Mattingly traded by Los Angeles Dodgers before father Don Mattingly gets a chance to manage. Hugh. Bernreuter. MLive.com. September 28, 2010. December 22, 2023.
  10. Web site: No. 1 pick Zach Lee makes strong professional debut. April 9, 2011. Los Angeles Times. December 21, 2023.
  11. Web site: Yankees Add Another Mattingly. David. Waldstein. January 12, 2012. The New York Times. December 21, 2023.
  12. Web site: Yankees release Don Mattingly's son, after signing 24-year-old to minor league deal in January. The Associated Press. NJ.com. March 27, 2012. December 21, 2023.
  13. Web site: Mattingly, ex-Loons' player, to play college hoops at age 26. July 30, 2013. Midland Daily News. December 21, 2023.
  14. Web site: Don Mattingly's son to play college hoops for Bobby Knight's son. Dylan. Hernandez. July 27, 2013. Los Angeles Times. December 21, 2023.
  15. Preston Mattingly's baseball career didn't pan out, so he's trying hoops. Jeff. Bradley. January 20, 2015. Sports Illustrated. December 21, 2023.
  16. Web site: 35 under 35: This Mattingly is named Preston, and the Padres like that pedigree. Dennis. Lin. The Athletic. December 21, 2023.
  17. Web site: Preston Mattingly's unlikely journey: MLB draft at 18, college basketball at 28, back to MLB. Dana Hunsinger. Benbow. The Indianapolis Star. July 14, 2022. December 21, 2023.
  18. Web site: Evansville native Preston Mattingly named Philadelphia Phillies' director of player development. Gordon. Engelhardt. The Indianapolis Star. September 30, 2021. December 21, 2023.
  19. Web site: Phillies promote Brian Barber and Preston Mattingly to assistant GMs. Alex. Coffey. Philadelphia Inquirer. November 8, 2023. December 21, 2023.

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