Tommy Matchick

Born: 9/7/1943 in Hazleton, PA, USA

Died: 1/4/2022 in Sylvania, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-09-02 | Final Game: 1972-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 173 lbs

Full name: John Thomas Matchick

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Tommy Matchick, born in 1943, was a position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1967 until his retirement in 1972. Over the course of his career, Matchick played in 292 games, primarily showcasing his skills as a utility player. He registered a total of 178 hits, contributing 4 home runs and 64 runs batted in, with a batting average of .215. Known for his versatility on the field, Matchick was able to play multiple positions, which was particularly valuable during an era when roster flexibility was becoming increasingly important in the game. Matchick's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to embrace a more diverse talent pool and evolving playing styles. His contributions, while modest in terms of statistical achievements, reflect the tenacity and dedication of players from the late 1960s and early 1970s. In addition to his hitting, he successfully stole 6 bases throughout his tenure, demonstrating a willingness to take risks on the basepaths. Although not a household name, Tommy Matchick remains a part of baseball history, embodying the spirit of the game during a dynamic era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
292	826	63	178	21	6	4	64	6	39	148	0.215	0.254	0.270	0.524	-3026.6

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.

Career OBP .254 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.

Career SLG .270 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.524 vs. league average 0.677 across their career seasons — 22.5% 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
1967	DET	AL	8	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	DET	AL	80	227	18	46	6	2	3	14	0	10	46	0.203	.236 (-14%)	.298 (-17%)	.340 (-16%)	.638 (-16%)	-637.4
1969	DET	AL	94	298	25	72	11	2	0	32	3	15	51	0.242	.248 (-3%)	.320 (-14%)	.369 (-21%)	.689 (-18%)	-994.1
1970	BOS	AL	10	14	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.071	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	KCR	AL	55	158	11	31	3	2	0	11	0	5	23	0.196	.253 (-23%)	.325 (-31%)	.385 (-38%)	.711 (-34%)	0.0
1971	ATL	AL	42	114	6	25	1	0	1	7	3	7	23	0.219	.249 (-12%)	.316 (-17%)	.365 (-30%)	.682 (-24%)	-434.2
1972	BAL	AL	3	9	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1968	WS	DET	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	8	1	39	3	0	4
2B	72	61	136	179	7	46
3B	74	58	49	113	4	8
SS	110	91	124	256	13	54

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1967	DET	SS	1	0	1	0	0	0
1968	DET	1B	6	0	28	2	0	4
1968	DET	2B	13	10	25	34	1	7
1968	DET	SS	59	48	53	118	9	20
1969	DET	1B	2	1	11	1	0	0
1969	DET	2B	47	45	89	122	6	32
1969	DET	3B	27	24	15	45	1	2
1969	DET	SS	6	6	6	8	1	2
1970	BOS	2B	1	1	1	2	0	1
1970	BOS	3B	2	0	1	2	0	0
1970	BOS	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1970	KCA	2B	10	5	21	21	0	6
1970	KCA	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1970	KCA	SS	43	37	64	130	3	32
1971	ML4	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1971	ML4	3B	41	32	31	62	2	6
1972	BAL	3B	3	2	2	4	1	0