Carl Mathias

Born: 6/13/1936 in Bechtelsville, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-07-31 | Final Game: 1961-07-14

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Carl Lynwood Mathias

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Biography

Carl Mathias was a professional baseball player born in 1936, who played as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball from July 31, 1960, to July 14, 1961. He appeared in a total of 11 games, showcasing his talents in a highly competitive era marked by the transition from the golden age of baseball to the modern game. Mathias's tenure in the league was limited, but he demonstrated the skill and dedication characteristic of players who sought to make their mark on the sport during this time. Throughout his career, Mathias recorded 1 hit, finishing with a batting average of .167, and did not register any home runs or RBIs. Despite the modest statistics, his time in the majors reflects the challenges faced by many players aiming to establish themselves in a league filled with emerging talent. While he may not have achieved significant statistical milestones, Mathias's participation in the game contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the stories of those who contributed to the sport, regardless of their statistical output.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	11	3	0	0	0	29.0	36	23	5	12	20	7.14	0

Career ERA 7.14 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 81.7% 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
1960	CLE	AL	0	1	7	0	0	0	0	15.3	14	6	8	13	3.52	3.82 (+8%)	-105.8
1961	WS2	AL	0	1	4	3	0	0	0	13.7	22	17	4	7	11.20	4.03 (-178%)	-505.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	6	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.167	0.167	0.167	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 35.1% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 48.9% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 57.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 53.7% 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
1960	CLE	AL	7	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	WS2	AL	4	5	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	11	3	2	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1960	CLE	P	7	0	1	3	0	0
1961	WS2	P	4	3	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11