Joe Mathes

Born: 7/28/1891 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

Died: 12/21/1978 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-09-19 | Final Game: 1916-09-09

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Joseph John Mathes

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Biography

Joe Mathes was a professional baseball player born in 1891 who made his mark in the early 20th century, playing primarily as a position player from 1912 until his retirement in 1916. Over the course of his brief career, Mathes appeared in 32 games, showcasing his talents at the plate with a batting average of .273. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed a total of 27 hits and drove in 6 runs, reflecting his ability to make contact and support his teammates offensively. Additionally, Mathes demonstrated some speed on the bases, recording 1 stolen base during his time in the league. Mathes played during a transformative period in baseball, just before the sport began to embrace the more power-oriented style that would characterize the following decades. Though his career was relatively short, his performance in the games he played reflected the competitive spirit of the era, where players relied heavily on contact hitting and small ball strategies. While not a standout in terms of home run power, Mathes' .273 batting average highlights his effectiveness as a hitter during an age when the game was evolving rapidly. His contributions, though modest in numbers, are a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
32	99	10	27	3	0	0	6	1	9	15	0.273	0.339	0.303	0.642	85.5

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career OBP .339 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .303 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.642 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1912	PHA	AL	4	14	0	2	0	0	0	0	4	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	SLF	FL	26	85	10	25	3	6	1	9	11	0.294	.255 (+15%)	.322 (+12%)	.339 (-3%)	.661 (+4%)	85.5
1916	BSN	NL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0