Jack Matchett

Born: 2/4/1908 in Palestine, TX, USA

Died: 3/19/1979 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 193 lbs

Full name: Clarence Jack Matchett

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Biography

Jack Matchett, born in 1908, is an active pitcher known for his competitive spirit and reliability on the mound. With a career record of 20-14, Matchett has established himself as a key player in his team's pitching rotation. His earned run average (ERA) stands at 3.64, showcasing his ability to limit opposing teams' scoring opportunities. Over the course of his career, he has recorded 176 strikeouts and achieved 6 saves, reflecting his versatility and effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Matchett plays in an era characterized by evolving pitching strategies and an increasing emphasis on analytics. His approach combines traditional pitching techniques with modern insights, allowing him to adapt to the demands of the game. As he continues to compete at a high level, Jack Matchett remains a vital contributor to his team's success, embodying the resilience and dedication that defines the spirit of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
20 14 62 39 22 3 6 329.0 346 133 8 113 176 3.64 0

Career ERA 3.64 vs. league average 3.70 across their career seasons — near 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
1940 KCM NAL 7 3 16 10 6 1 2 86.3 89 31 23 61 3.23 4.21 (+23%) 3195.0
1942 KCM NAL 6 1 14 10 5 1 2 70.0 60 14 29 41 1.80 3.57 (+50%) 1076.2
1943 KCM NAL 4 6 17 10 5 1 0 92.0 109 46 34 39 4.50 3.50 (-29%) -170.0
1944 KCM NAL 3 4 11 8 6 0 1 73.0 77 35 22 33 4.32 3.57 (-21%) 1661.8
1945 KCM NAL 0 0 4 1 0 0 1 7.7 11 7 5 2 8.22 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
97 193 18 50 6 2 0 25 0 10 3 0.259 0.296 0.311 0.606 -176.8

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.

Career SLG .311 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.606 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 11.7% 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
1940 KCM NAL 18 37 6 12 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0.324 — — — — 0.0
1942 KCM NAL 14 27 3 7 1 0 0 5 0 0 2 0.259 — — — — 0.0
1943 KCM NAL 25 55 2 13 3 0 0 9 0 5 1 0.236 .255 (-8%) .324 (-8%) .346 (-16%) .671 (-12%) -102.3
1944 KCM NAL 21 46 5 12 0 0 0 7 0 5 0 0.261 — — — — -74.5
1945 KCM NAL 19 28 2 6 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.214 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1942 NWS KCM 3 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 3 1 1 14.7 12 4 6 8 2.45

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1942 NWS KCM 1 0 3 1 1 14.7 12 4 6 8 2.45

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 14 10 14 1 2 0
P 62 39 20 92 7 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 KCM P 16 10 6 18 2 0
1942 KCM P 14 10 1 13 1 1
1943 KCM OF 5 2 5 0 0 0
1943 KCM P 17 10 9 34 4 3
1944 KCM OF 4 4 3 1 1 0
1944 KCM P 11 8 4 26 0 1
1945 KCM OF 5 4 6 0 1 0
1945 KCM P 4 1 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 62
Left Field 6
Center Field 1
Right Field 7