Matt Batten in action at shortstop. (Photo: Jorge Salgado) EL PASO — Whenever the 2021 Chihuahuas needed a player to…

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John grew up in Poway and has written for MadFriars since 2004. He has written articles for Baseball America, FoxSports San Diego, the El Paso Times, San Antonio Express-News, Amarillo Globe-News, Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette and Pacific Daily News in addition to appearing on numerous radio programs and podcasts. He can also break down the best places to eat for all five of the affiliates. There is no best place to eat in Peoria, Arizona.

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  1. Road to the Show: Matthew Batten’s improbable journey to San Diego – MadFriars July 1, 2022 at 7:04 am

    […] seasons combined – and adding center field to his defensive repertoire. Late in the season, we talked with him in El Paso about the winding journey to that […]

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  2. 2021 MadFriars Player of the Year Series: El Paso Chihuahuas - MadFriars April 30, 2025 at 12:16 am

    […] good instincts on the basepaths, swiping 10 bags. … Utilityman Matt Batten hit .300 while appearing everywhere on the field but catcher and first base. The Quinnipiac University product selected 909 picks behind Campusano in 2017, also paced the club […]

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