Terry Mathews, baseball player, 1991-1999

Terry Mathews

Born: 10/5/1964 in Alexandria, LA, USA

Died: 2/24/2012 in Alexandria, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-06-21 | Final Game: 1999-08-11

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Terry Alan Mathews

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Biography

Terry Mathews, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a notable career spanning from 1991 to 1999. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, Mathews compiled a record of 22-21, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level. He finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.25, indicating his role as a reliable middle reliever and occasional closer. Throughout his career, he recorded 300 strikeouts and achieved 10 saves, contributing significantly to his teams' efforts on the mound. Mathews played during a dynamic era in baseball, transitioning from the early 1990s through the late 1990s, a time marked by the emergence of power hitters and evolving pitching strategies. His versatility and ability to adapt to the changing landscape of the game made him a valuable asset in the bullpen. While not one of the most prominent names of his generation, Mathews' contributions to the teams he played for reflected the depth and skill found within the pitching ranks of Major League Baseball during that period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
22 21 324 5 0 0 10 421.7 429 199 50 180 300 4.25 0

Career ERA 4.25 vs. league average 4.35 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
1991 TEX AL 4 0 34 2 0 0 1 57.3 54 23 18 51 3.61 3.91 (+8%) 1024.8
1992 TEX AL 2 4 40 0 0 0 0 42.3 48 28 31 26 5.95 3.75 (-59%) -1393.6
1994 MIA NL 2 1 24 2 0 0 0 43.0 45 16 9 21 3.35 4.51 (+26%) -
1995 MIA NL 4 4 57 0 0 0 3 82.7 70 31 27 72 3.38 4.45 (+24%) -
1996 MIA NL 2 4 57 0 0 0 4 55.0 59 30 27 49 4.91 4.61 (-6%) -
1996 BAL AL 2 2 14 0 0 0 0 18.7 20 7 7 13 3.38 4.61 (+27%) -179.0
1997 BAL AL 4 4 57 0 0 0 1 63.3 63 31 36 39 4.41 4.39 (avg) -1340.2
1998 BAL AL 0 1 17 0 0 0 0 20.3 26 14 8 10 6.20 4.43 (-40%) -1398.8
1999 KCR AL 2 1 24 1 0 0 1 39.0 44 19 17 19 4.38 4.71 (+7%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
324 24 3 9 3 0 0 3 0 0 9 0.375 0.375 0.500 0.875 0.0

Career AVG .375 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +41.3% above league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +11.9% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — +20.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.875 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — +16.9% above 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
1991 TEX AL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 TEX AL 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 MIA NL 24 6 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1995 MIA NL 57 13 2 6 2 0 0 3 0 0 4 0.462 — — — — 0.0
1996 MIA NL 57 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1996 BAL AL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 BAL AL 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 BAL AL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 KCR AL 24 1 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
7 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
1997 ALDS2 BAL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1996 ALCS BAL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1996 ALDS1 BAL 3 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 7 0 0 6.0 5 2 3 6 3.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1997 ALDS2 BAL 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 2 2 0 1 18.00
1996 ALCS BAL 0 0 3 0 0 2.3 0 0 2 3 0.00
1996 ALDS1 BAL 0 0 3 0 0 2.7 3 0 1 2 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 324 5 46 50 2 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 TEX P 34 2 8 5 0 0
1992 TEX P 40 0 5 4 0 1
1994 FLO P 24 2 5 6 0 1
1995 FLO P 57 0 6 9 0 0
1996 FLO P 57 0 7 5 1 2
1996 BAL P 14 0 3 1 0 0
1997 BAL P 57 0 5 10 1 0
1998 BAL P 17 0 3 6 0 0
1999 KCA P 24 1 4 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 324

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 BAL AL $865,000
1997 BAL AL $685,000
1996 FLO NL $292,500
1995 FLO NL $134,000
1994 FLO NL $118,000
1992 TEX AL $125,000
Total Career Earnings $2,219,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe LA 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987