Matty Alou

Matty Alou

Matty Alou

Positions: Outfielder and First Baseman
Bats: Left  •  Throws: Left
Born: December 22, 1938 in Bajos de Haina, Dominican Republic do
Died: November 3, 2011 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Buried: Jardin Memorial, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
High School: Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic)
Debut: September 26, 1960 (Age 21-279d, 11,798th in major league history)    vs. LAD 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game: June 21, 1974 (Age 35-181d)    vs. HOU 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1961 season
Full Name: Mateo Rojas Alou
Relatives: Brother of Felipe Alou, Jesús Alou; Cousin of José Sosa; Uncle of Moisés Alou, Luis Rojas, Mel Rojas

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