Matt Karchner, baseball player, 1995-2000

Matt Karchner

Born: 6/28/1967 in Berwick, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-07-18 | Final Game: 2000-06-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 245 lbs

Full name: Matthew Dean Karchner

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Biography

Matt Karchner, born in 1967, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1995 to 2000. Known for his effective blend of power and finesse, Karchner made a significant impact during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded a career win-loss record of 21-13, maintaining a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 4.21. Over his career, he accumulated 166 strikeouts and secured 27 saves, showcasing his ability as a reliable late-inning reliever. Karchner's playing style was characterized by his strong arm and competitive spirit, which allowed him to thrive in high-pressure situations. He played during an era marked by offensive prowess, which made his contributions on the mound even more valuable. His versatility and durability as a pitcher made him a trusted asset for the teams he played for, leaving a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike. After retiring from professional play, Karchner's legacy remained as a testament to the spirit of the game during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
21 13 223 0 0 0 27 241.3 242 113 30 132 166 4.21 0

Career ERA 4.21 vs. league average 4.56 across their career seasons — 7.7% better 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
1995 CHW AL 4 2 31 0 0 0 0 32.0 33 6 12 24 1.69 4.45 (+62%) -
1996 CHW AL 7 4 50 0 0 0 1 59.3 61 38 41 46 5.76 4.61 (-25%) -
1997 CHW AL 3 1 52 0 0 0 15 52.7 50 17 26 30 2.91 4.39 (+34%) -
1998 CHW AL 2 4 32 0 0 0 11 36.7 33 21 19 30 5.15 4.43 (-16%) -
1998 CHC NL 3 1 29 0 0 0 0 28.0 30 16 14 22 5.14 4.43 (-16%) -
1999 CHC NL 1 0 16 0 0 0 0 18.0 16 5 9 9 2.50 4.71 (+47%) -
2000 CHC NL 1 1 13 0 0 0 0 14.7 19 10 11 5 6.14 4.77 (-29%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
223 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 1.000 .000 .000 0.0

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
1995 CHW AL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 CHW AL 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 CHW AL 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 CHW AL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 CHC NL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 CHC NL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 CHC NL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1998 NLDS1 CHN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 0.7 1 1 0 1 13.50

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1998 NLDS1 CHN 0 0 1 0 0 0.7 1 1 0 1 13.50

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 223 0 18 27 2 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 CHA P 31 0 6 3 0 2
1996 CHA P 50 0 4 3 2 1
1997 CHA P 52 0 2 6 0 2
1998 CHA P 32 0 2 6 0 0
1998 CHN P 29 0 1 5 0 0
1999 CHN P 16 0 1 1 0 0
2000 CHN P 13 0 2 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 223

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2000 CHN NL $776,000
1999 CHN NL $776,000
1998 CHA AL $300,000
1997 CHA AL $200,000
1996 CHA AL $135,000
1992 MON NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $2,296,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg PA 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989