Matt Erickson

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Matt Erickson
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Erickson with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
Milwaukee Brewers – No. 68
Infielder / Coach
Born: (1975-07-30) July 30, 1975 (age 50)
Appleton, Wisconsin, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 9, 2004, for the Milwaukee Brewers
Last MLB appearance
July 18, 2004, for the Milwaukee Brewers
Men's baseball
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Baseball World Cup
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2001 Taipei National team

Matthew Erickson (born July 30, 1975) is an American former professional baseball infielder who currently serves as the third base coach for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). From 2011 to 2021, he was manager of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, Milwaukee's Single-A affiliate.

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Playing career

Erickson played collegiate baseball for the University of Arkansas. In 1996, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League. [1] He was drafted by the Florida Marlins in the 7th round of the 1997 Major League Baseball draft, and later signed on December 19, 2003, as a minor league free agent with the Milwaukee Brewers after spending several seasons in the minor leagues within the Marlins organization.

Erickson was called up to the Brewers in 2004 where he played in four games, and went 1-for-6 with a base hit against Greg Maddux. On June 25, 2005, Erickson was released by the Brewers and signed with the Marlins on August 5, 2005. On February 8, 2006, Erickson signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Erickson became a free agent after the 2007 season.

Coaching career

On December 3, 2008, Erickson was named the hitting coach for the Low-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in the Milwaukee Brewers organization. [2] On January 8, 2011, he was selected to manage the Timber Rattlers. [3]

Erickson was promoted to Milwaukee's major league coaching staff, in order to serve as their infield instructor and assistant hitting coach beginning in the 2022 season. [4] On January 5, 2026, Erickson was named as the team's third base coach, replacing Jason Lane. [5]

References

  1. ↑ "Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League" (PDF). capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  2. ↑ Nikki Becker (December 3, 2008). "Timber Rattlers announce 2009 field staff". MiLB.com. Retrieved December 7, 2008.
  3. ↑ McCalvy, Adam. "Brewers finalize Minor League coaching staffs." Major League Baseball. 5 January 2010. Retrieved on 5 January 2010.
  4. ↑ McCalvy, Adam (January 18, 2022). "Henderson, Erickson Promoted to MLB Staff". Milwaukee Brewers. Major League Baseball. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Brewers Add Daniel Vogelbach To Coaching Staff". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
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