Matt Dillon

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Boston Bandits (2000-
In the 2000 Inaugural Draft, Dillon was drafted in the eighteenth round by the Boston Bandits and was immediately announced as one of the best prospect in the world right after the draft. However, he lost the starting position at catcher to Kurt Dale and recorded only 28 at-bats in 2000.

The next year, following Dale's departure, Dillon was named as Boston's starting catcher on Opening Day. Dillon clearly impressed during his first complete year, winning a Silver Slugger Award at C for his five home runs and 20 RBI. During the Championship Series, Dillon struggled offensively, earning only two hits in 18 at-bats, but finished with 3 RBI. Before the season ended, Dillon renewed his contract for another year with the Bandits.

While he wasn't known for his offensive ability, Dillon really struggled at the bat in 2002, posting an abysmal .167 batting average, with 1 home run and 13 RBI. After 29 games, Dillon was suspiciously put on the injury reseve with an unspecified injury. Rumors around Boston were that Boston needed a reason to get rid of him and that's the only thing they found. He hasn't played in a single inning since.

Awards
1X ABA Silver Slugger Award at C (2001)

1X ABA Gold Glove Award at C (2001)