Scott Mathieson, baseball player, 2006-2011

Scott Mathieson

Born: 2/27/1984 in Vancouver, BC, CAN

MLB Debut: 2006-06-17 | Final Game: 2011-07-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Scott William Mathieson

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Biography

Scott Mathieson, born in 1984, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2006 until 2011. Mathieson made his Major League Baseball debut with the Philadelphia Phillies, showcasing his talents during a period characterized by the rise of power pitching. Although he faced challenges on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 1-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.75, he demonstrated resilience and determination throughout his time in the league. In his brief MLB tenure, Mathieson recorded a total of 34 strikeouts, reflecting his potential as a strikeout artist despite inconsistencies in performance. He did not register any saves, indicating that his role was primarily in middle relief or spot starts rather than as a closer. His career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, marked by intense competition and the evolution of pitching strategies, which made his journey all the more significant. Following his retirement on July 5, 2011, Mathieson's experiences and contributions to the game continued to resonate within the baseball community.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 4 15 8 0 0 0 44.0 62 33 8 21 34 6.75 0

Career ERA 6.75 vs. league average 4.18 across their career seasons — 61.4% 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
2006 PHI NL 1 4 9 8 0 0 0 37.3 48 31 16 28 7.47 4.53 (-65%) -1196.0
2010 PHI NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.7 5 2 2 1 10.80 — 0.0
2011 PHI NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 5.0 9 0 3 5 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.143 0.143 0.143 0.286 0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 45.2% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 56.4% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 65.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 61.3% 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
2006 PHI NL 9 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.143 — — — — 0.0
2010 PHI NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 PHI NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 15 8 0 8 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 PHI P 9 8 0 7 1 0
2010 PHI P 2 0 0 0 0 0
2011 PHI P 4 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 15

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2008 PHI NL $390,000
2007 PHI NL $380,000
Total Career Earnings $770,000