Matt Tolbert

Christopher Matthew Tolbert (born May 4, 1982 in McComb, Mississippi) is a Major League Baseball infielder for the Minnesota Twins. Tolbert grew up in Woodville, Mississippi where he excelled in baseball and football at Centreville Academy. During his senior season, Tolbert played running back and rushed for 2,561 yards on 326 carries. As a collegiate player, Tolbert played 4 years at shortstop and second base for the University of Mississippi wh... more

Christopher Matthew Tolbert (born May 4, 1982 in McComb, Mississippi) is a Major League Baseball infielder for the Minnesota Twins. Tolbert grew up in Woodville, Mississippi where he excelled in baseball and football at Centreville Academy. During his senior season, Tolbert played running back and rushed for 2,561 yards on 326 carries. As a collegiate player, Tolbert played 4 years at shortstop and second base for the University of Mississippi where he was a 2002 Freshman All-American. Tolbert was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 16th Round (481st overall) of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft. Tolbert got his first major league hit on April 2, 2008, in the 3rd inning off Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitcher Joe Saunders. On April 11, 2008, Tolbert had his first career major league RBI against Kansas City Royals pitcher Gil Meche. Following the Twins' 2009 spring training camp, Tolbert was optioned to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings. On May 6, 2009, Tolbert was called up... less