Matt Tupman

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Matthew David "Matt" Tupman (born November 25, 1979) is a retired professional baseball catcher.

Before the 2008 season Tupman played in the Caribbean Series in the Dominican Republic. Tupman was called up by the Kansas City Royals on May 16, 2008, when John Buck was placed on the paternity list after his wife gave birth prematurely. Tupman made his major league debut as a pinch-hitter for Jimmy Gobble against the Florida Marlins on May 18, 2008. Tupman recorded a hit off Kevin Gregg, but was the first out in a double play in the next plate appearance. The next day, Buck was activated from the paternity list and Tupman returned to the minor leagues.

He became a free agent at the end of the 2008 season, but re-signed to a minor league contract on November 30. On June 23, 2009 Tupman was released from the Royals organization

On July 6, 2009, Tupman was signed to a minor league contract by the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was granted free agency at the end of the '09 season. He was suspended for violating Minor League Baseball's drug policy. It was his second positive test.