Matt Childers

Born: 12/3/1978 in Douglas, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-08-03 | Final Game: 2005-05-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Matthew Wilkie Childers

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Biography

Matt Childers, born in 1978, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 2002 to 2005. Primarily serving as a position player, Childers appeared in a total of 11 games during his brief career. Despite his limited action on the field, his journey to the Major Leagues exemplified the challenges many players face in securing a spot at the highest level of competition. Childers' time in the Major Leagues was marked by a lack of offensive production, as he finished his career with a batting average of 0.0, accumulating no hits, home runs, runs batted in, or stolen bases. This statistical profile reflects the fierce competition of the era, where many players fought for limited roster spots. Although he did not achieve notable success in terms of personal statistics, Childers' presence in the Major Leagues added to the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the dedication required to reach the pinnacle of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	11	0	0	0	0	13.0	18	14	3	11	8	9.69	0

Career ERA 9.69 vs. league average 4.28 across their career seasons — 126.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2002	MIL	NL	0	0	8	0	0	0	0	9.0	13	12	8	6	12.00	4.28 (-180%)	0.0
2005	ATL	NL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	4.0	5	2	3	2	4.50	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2002	MIL	NL	8	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	ATL	NL	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	11	0	1	2	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2002	MIL	P	8	0	0	2	0	1
2005	ATL	P	3	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11