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Matthew Thomas Beaty (born April 28, 1993) is an American former professional baseball first baseman and left fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, and Kansas City Royals. He played college baseball for the Belmont Bruins. The Dodgers selected Beaty in the 12th round of the 2015 MLB draft, and he made his MLB debut with them in 2019.

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Amateur career

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Beaty attended Dresden High School in Dresden, Tennessee. The Kansas City Royals selected him in the 48th round of the 2011 MLB draft,[1] but he did not sign. Beaty attended Belmont University and played college baseball for the Belmont Bruins.[2] In 2015 he batted .382/.469/.668 with 24 doubles (4th in the Ohio Valley Conference), 4 triples (3rd), 12 home runs (5th), 76 RBIs (leading the conference), and 12 stolen bases (9th) in 238 at bats.[3]

Professional career

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Los Angeles Dodgers

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The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Beaty in the 12th round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft[2][4] and he signed with them. He spent 2015 with both the Ogden Raptors and Great Lakes Loons, posting a combined .314 batting average with four home runs and 28 runs batted in (RBIs) in 68 total games between both clubs. He spent 2016 with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, compiling a .297 batting average with 30 doubles (7th in the league), 11 home runs, 7 sacrifice flies (leading the league), and 88 RBIs (3rd in the league) in 124 games.[5]

Beaty with the Tulsa Drillers

Beaty spent the 2017 season with the Tulsa Drillers of the Double-A Texas League, and he slashed .326/.378/.505 with 21 doubles (tied for the Texas League lead), 15 home runs (10th) and 69 RBIs (5th) in 116 games, winning the Texas League Player of the Year Award.[6][7] He also won the league batting title.[8] He was assigned to play in the Arizona Fall League and was chosen for the Fall Stars Game showcase.[9] Beaty played for the Oklahoma City Dodgers of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League in 2018,[10] batting .277.378/.406 with one home run and 12 RBIs in 31 games.[11]

The Dodgers added him to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season.[12] He began 2019 with Oklahoma City, for whom he batted .306/.378/.455, and was promoted him to the major leagues on April 30.[13] He made his MLB debut that night against the San Francisco Giants, singling off of Ty Blach.[14] His first MLB homer was off of Kyle Hendricks of the Chicago Cubs on June 14.[15] He hit a walk-off homer against the Colorado Rockies on June 21.[16] He appeared in 99 games for the Dodgers in 2019, with 35 games each in the outfield and at first base and nine games at third base. He hit .265/.317/.458 with nine homers and 46 RBIs.[17]

In the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Beaty played 13 games at first base for the Dodgers, in addition to two in left field and five as the designated hitter. He hit .220/.278/.360 in 50 at bats, with two homers and five RBIs.[17] He was optioned to the Dodgers alternate training site on September 11, and remained there for the rest of the regular season.[18] He did rejoin the Dodgers roster for the postseason, but only appeared in two games in the 2020 NLCS and did not record a hit in three at-bats.[17]

Beaty hit his first career grand slam off of Alec Bettinger of the Milwaukee Brewers on May 2, 2021.[19] Beaty played in 120 games for the Dodgers in 2021, primarily as a pinch hitter, and had a .270 batting average with seven home runs and 40 RBIs.[17] He appeared in nine games for the Dodgers in the playoffs, getting 11 at-bats and recording only one hit.[17] He was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on March 23, 2022.[20]

San Diego Padres

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On March 28, 2022, Beaty was traded to the San Diego Padres in exchange for River Ryan.[21] Beaty was placed on the 60-day injured list on June 17 with a shoulder injury.[22] He was activated on August 17, and subsequently optioned to the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas.[23] Beaty batted 4-for-43 (.093) in 20 games for San Diego. On September 10, Beaty was designated for assignment.[24] He declined his assignment to Triple-A and became a free agent on September 14.

San Francisco Giants

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On January 10, 2023, Beaty signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals organization.[25] On March 30, he was traded to the San Francisco Giants for cash and added to the 40-man roster.[26] Beaty appeared in only 4 games for San Francisco, spending the majority of his time with the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats. In 30 games, he batted .272/.406/.447 with 4 home runs in 23 RBI. On May 30, Beaty was designated for assignment.[27] He cleared waivers and elected free agency on June 6.[28]

Kansas City Royals

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On June 12, 2023, Beaty once again signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals organization.[29] After 3 games with the Triple–A Omaha Storm Chasers, Beaty was selected to the major league roster on June 18.[30] In 26 games for Kansas City, Beaty batted .232/.358/.304 with three RBI. On September 19, he was designated for assignment.[31] Beaty cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple–A Omaha on September 21.[32] On October 2, Beaty elected free agency.

Arizona Diamondbacks

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On May 20, 2024, Beaty signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, who assigned him to the Amarillo Sod Poodles of the Texas League.[33] In 53 games split between Amarillo and the Triple–A Reno Aces, he slashed a combined .276/.368/.389 with five home runs and 23 RBI. Beaty was released by the Diamondbacks organization on September 7.[34]

Personal life

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Beaty was born to David Beaty and Lynn Beaty. He has an older sister, Jennifer, and a younger brother, Kyle.[35] Beaty married his high school sweetheart, Jesica Parsley Beaty, in 2016. He asked her to marry him by presenting her with a custom-made bobblehead in the image of Beaty proposing to Parsley.[36]

Beaty and his wife began the Matt Beaty Fund for Weakley County student-athletes going to play at the next level, and the funds will also be used to help the sports programs in the county.[37][38]

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Matthew Thomas Beaty (born April 28, 1993) is an American former first baseman and left fielder who played five seasons in (MLB) for the , San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, and . Beaty attended , where he played college baseball for the , batting .382 with 12 home runs in his senior year of 2015. He was selected by the Dodgers in the 12th round of the 2015 MLB Draft, 372nd overall, and signed for a $100,000 bonus. Rising through the Dodgers' minor league system as a left-handed , Beaty made his MLB debut on April 30, 2019, against the , and appeared in 99 games that season, hitting .265 with nine home runs. In the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Beaty contributed to the Dodgers' World Series championship, batting .220 in 21 regular-season games and appearing on the postseason roster, though he did not play in the World Series. Traded to the Padres in March 2022 for minor leaguer River Ryan, he played 20 games for San Diego in 2022, posting a .093 average with no home runs (limited by shoulder injury). After leaving the Padres, he signed a minor league contract with the Royals in January 2023 and was traded to the Giants in March 2023, appearing in 30 MLB games that year (26 with Giants, 4 with Royals) before being designated for assignment. In 2024, he signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, playing 53 games in Double-A before being released in August. Over his MLB career, Beaty batted .247 with 18 home runs, 96 RBIs, and a .717 OPS in 248 games. As of 2025, Beaty is no longer active in professional baseball and resides in Arizona with his family, where they support community initiatives like the Matt Beaty Fund for student-athletes.

Early life and education

Early life

Matthew Thomas Beaty was born on April 28, 1993, in . He is the son of David and Lynn Beaty. Beaty has two siblings: an older sister, Jennifer, and a younger brother, Kyle, who also pursued and played collegiately at . Growing up in the area during his early childhood, Beaty developed an interest in as a fan of the , patterning his playing style after Hall of Famer . When Beaty was in the , his family relocated from the suburbs to . This move provided the setting for his entry into organized youth , serving as a foundational step toward his later athletic pursuits.

High school career

Matt Beaty attended Dresden High School in , where he played and football. As a left-handed hitting and , Beaty emerged as a standout hitter during his junior and senior seasons, earning recognition as a high follow prospect and the 30th-ranked player in by Perfect Game USA. In his junior year (2009-10), he batted .619 with 60 hits, 54 runs, and 61 RBIs over 36 games, while his senior season (2010-11) saw him post a .540 , including 27 hits, 26 runs, and 22 RBIs in 21 games. Beaty's strong high school performance drew early professional interest, culminating in his selection by the as a in the 48th round (1,446th overall) of the 2011 MLB Draft. Despite the opportunity, he declined to sign, opting instead to pursue at to further develop his skills and increase his draft stock. This decision followed a family relocation from Georgia to , which had positioned him at Dresden High School.

College career

Matt Beaty enrolled at in , where he played for the from 2012 to 2015, transitioning from the Atlantic Sun Conference in his year to the (OVC) for the subsequent seasons. As a in 2012, he appeared in 62 games, batting .256 with seven home runs and 46 RBIs while earning a spot on the Atlantic Sun All-Freshman Team. In 2013, limited by injury to 44 games, Beaty hit .285 with four home runs and 32 RBIs, and he was named to the OVC Commissioner's Honor Roll for academic excellence. His junior year in 2014 saw improved playing time in 36 games, where he posted a .352 , .478 , and .536 , along with 30 RBIs. Beaty's senior season in marked a breakout performance, as he started 58 games and led the team with a .382 , .469 , .668 , 12 home runs, and a team-high 76 RBIs. His 24 doubles that year ranked fourth in the OVC, showcasing his gap power and consistency at the plate. For his efforts, Beaty earned First-Team All-OVC honors, recognizing him as one of the conference's top performers. Following his senior year, Beaty's strong college production led to his selection by the in the 12th round, 372nd overall, of the 2015 MLB Draft.

Professional career

Los Angeles Dodgers

Following his selection by the in the 12th round (372nd overall) of the 2015 MLB Draft out of , Beaty signed with the organization and began his professional career in the Arizona League (Rookie level) and with the Ogden Raptors (Pioneer League), where he batted .314 with four home runs and 28 RBIs over 68 games across two teams. In 2016, he advanced to High-A Rancho Cucamonga in the , posting a .297 with 11 home runs and 88 RBIs in 124 games. Beaty's minor league progression accelerated in 2017 at Double-A Tulsa in the , where he earned Player of the Year honors after leading the circuit with a .326 (batting title), alongside 15 home runs and 69 RBIs in 116 games. Beaty made his MLB debut with the Dodgers on April 30, 2019, against the Giants, and appeared in 99 games during his season, primarily as a and , slashing .265/.317/.458 with nine home runs and 46 RBIs. In the COVID-19-shortened season, he played 21 games for , batting .220/.278/.360 with two home runs and five RBIs while splitting time between first base and left field. Beaty's role expanded in 2021 as a versatile bench player and , appearing in 120 games with a .270 , seven home runs, and 40 RBIs; notable highlights included his first career grand slam on May 2 against the Milwaukee Brewers, which helped secure a 16-4 victory. Over his entire MLB tenure with the Dodgers from to , Beaty compiled a .262 with 18 home runs and 91 RBIs in 240 games. His time with the organization ended on March 23, 2022, when the Dodgers designated him for assignment to clear a roster spot for infielder Hanser Alberto.

San Diego Padres

On March 28, 2022, the Padres acquired Matt Beaty from the in exchange for infielder and pitcher River Ryan, following Beaty's designation for assignment by the Dodgers earlier that week. The trade positioned Beaty as a versatile left-handed bat capable of playing first base and , addressing depth needs on the Padres' roster amid their competitive NL West campaign. Beaty's major league tenure with the Padres was brief and unproductive, limited to 20 games where he batted .093 with four hits, one double, one RBI, and no home runs in 43 at-bats. His stood at .170, and at .163, reflecting significant challenges in adjusting to the Padres' lineup and contributing offensively during a season marked by high expectations for the team. Throughout the 2022 season, Beaty spent much of his time on options with the Triple-A , where he appeared in 38 games and hit .254 with two home runs and 13 RBIs, underscoring ongoing struggles to regain consistent form after his Dodgers stint. He was recalled briefly on September 1 but saw no further major league action before the Padres designated him for assignment on September 10 to clear a roster spot. Beaty subsequently elected free agency on September 13, ending his time with the organization.

San Francisco Giants

Following his free agency after the 2022 season with the San Diego Padres, Matt Beaty signed a minor league contract with the on January 10, 2023, and was traded to the Giants for cash considerations on March 30, 2023. The Giants selected Beaty's contract that day, adding him to their 26-man roster as a versatile corner and . Beaty made his Giants debut on Opening Day and appeared in four major league games early in the season, recording one hit in five plate appearances for a .200 average. He was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on April 9, recalled on April 15, and optioned again on April 18, after which he remained with the River Cats. In 30 games at the Triple-A level, Beaty demonstrated a strong rebound with a .272 batting average, .406 on-base percentage, and .447 slugging percentage, including four home runs and 23 RBIs. On May 30, 2023, the Giants designated Beaty for assignment to accommodate the return of reliever Luke Jackson from the injured list. Beaty cleared waivers and elected free agency six days later.

Kansas City Royals

Following his designation for assignment and subsequent election of free agency by the San Francisco Giants on June 6, 2023, Matt Beaty signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals on June 12, 2023. The Royals assigned him to Triple-A Omaha before selecting his contract on June 18, 2023, to add depth to their roster amid injuries. Beaty appeared in 26 Major League games for the Royals in 2023, primarily serving as a bench player and with 7 pinch-hit at-bats. He batted .232 with 13 hits, 3 RBIs, and no home runs over 56 at-bats, while also starting 18 games at first base (15 starts), (6), and right field (2). Beaty was outrighted to the minors on September 21, 2023, and elected free agency on October 2, 2023, ending his brief return to the Royals.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Following his release from the organization earlier in 2024, which made him a , Matt Beaty signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 20, 2024, and was assigned to their Double-A affiliate, the . Beaty spent the majority of his time with Arizona at Double-A Amarillo, appearing in 45 games before being promoted to Triple-A on July 31, 2024, where he played in 8 games. In 53 total games across both levels, Beaty posted a combined slash line of .276/.368/.389, including five home runs and 23 RBI. He did not receive a call-up to the major league roster during his tenure with the organization. The Diamondbacks released Beaty on September 7, 2024, making him a once again. As of November 2025, Beaty remains an unsigned with no further professional affiliations.

Personal life

Family

Matt Beaty is married to Jesica Parsley Beaty, whom he met while attending High School in after moving there from his hometown of , in seventh grade. The couple, who began dating during their high school years and graduated together in 2011, maintains strong connections to both communities, with Jesica having been born and raised in . Beaty and his wife welcomed their first child, son Birch Thomas Beaty, in December 2023. The family resides in , during the offseason, where Jesica provides steadfast support amid the demands of Beaty's professional commitments and frequent relocations.

Philanthropy

Matt Beaty, along with his wife Jesica, established the Matt Beaty Fund in 2019 during his rookie season with the to support student athletes and sports programs in , where the couple grew up after moving there from Georgia as teenagers. The fund provides scholarships, sports equipment, and resources to local youth, aiming to inspire them to pursue higher education and athletic opportunities. By 2023, it had distributed over $40,000 to Weakley County sports initiatives. The fund gained prominence in late 2021 when Beaty and his wife redirected efforts toward relief for communities devastated by tornadoes in , including their hometown of . They organized donation drives and personal contributions, raising approximately $10,000 initially, which was matched by the MLB Players Trust, and ultimately donated $50,000 to support rebuilding efforts in the affected areas. During his time with the Dodgers from 2019 to 2021, Beaty participated in team-supported charity events, including a 2019 golf tournament that benefited his scholarship fund. Beaty has hosted annual youth baseball clinics and scholarship weekends through the fund, such as the inaugural event in 2019, which included a camp for children ages 5-18, and the fourth annual golf tournament in October 2023, which raised around $7,500 despite weather challenges. These initiatives focus on Weakley County regardless of Beaty's team relocations to , , Kansas City, and , emphasizing long-term community ties over local engagements elsewhere.

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