Matthew Dodge Nokes is an American former professional baseball catcher and designated hitter. He played 11 seasons in Major League Baseball for the San Francisco Giants (1985), the Detroit Tigers (1986–1990), New York Yankees (1990–1994), the Baltimore Orioles, and the Colorado Rockies (1995). Nokes batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He also had experience at first base, third base, and left and right fields.