Joe Mather

Born: 7/23/1982 in Sandpoint, ID, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-05-30 | Final Game: 2012-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Joseph Paul Mather

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Biography

Joe Mather, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 2008 and 2012. Primarily serving as a position player, Mather played in a total of 229 games during his career. He showcased his versatility on the field with a skill set that included both power and speed, contributing 14 home runs and 7 stolen bases, alongside 49 RBIs. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .219, Mather's ability to impact games reflected the evolving nature of play during the late 2000s, a period characterized by shifting offensive strategies and a growing emphasis on athleticism. Mather's journey through the majors was marked by stints with multiple teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, with whom he made his MLB debut. His career, while not hallmarked by overwhelming statistics, demonstrated resilience and determination, traits that resonated with fans and teammates alike. As a player who transitioned through the game during a time when analytics began to heavily influence roster decisions, Mather's experience highlighted the challenges faced by many athletes in carving out a niche in a competitive environment. After his retirement, he remained a respected figure within baseball circles, known for his contributions both on and off the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
229	493	49	108	26	0	14	49	7	34	112	0.219	0.271	0.357	0.628	-1357.3

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career OBP .271 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career SLG .357 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.628 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2008	STL	NL	54	133	20	32	7	8	18	1	12	32	0.241	.263 (-9%)	.333 (-8%)	.416 (+14%)	.749 (+4%)	65.7
2010	STL	NL	36	60	7	13	4	0	3	1	2	11	0.217	.257 (-16%)	.325 (-26%)	.402 (-30%)	.728 (-28%)	-293.2
2011	ATL	NL	36	75	4	16	4	1	9	0	6	23	0.213	.255 (-16%)	.320 (-15%)	.399 (-23%)	.719 (-20%)	-247.2
2012	CHC	NL	103	225	18	47	11	5	19	5	14	46	0.209	.254 (-18%)	.318 (-20%)	.405 (-20%)	.724 (-20%)	-882.6

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	2	0	0	0	0	2.3	3	2	0	3	0	7.71	0

Career ERA 7.71 vs. league average 4.05 across their career seasons — 90.6% 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
2010	STL	NL	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	2	2	3	0	9.00	—	-
2012	CHC	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.3	1	0	0	0	0.00	—	-

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	10	2	37	2	0	6
3B	21	16	3	19	3	3
OF	150	83	205	1	2	0
P	2	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2008	SLN	1B	4	0	9	1	0	1
2008	SLN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2008	SLN	OF	44	27	66	1	1	0
2010	SLN	1B	3	1	14	0	0	3
2010	SLN	3B	1	0	1	0	0	0
2010	SLN	OF	25	7	16	0	0	0
2010	SLN	P	1	0	1	0	0	0
2011	ATL	1B	1	1	11	0	0	2
2011	ATL	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
2011	ATL	OF	25	15	32	0	1	0
2012	CHN	1B	2	0	3	1	0	0
2012	CHN	3B	18	16	2	18	3	3
2012	CHN	OF	56	34	91	0	0	0
2012	CHN	P	1	0	0	0	0	0