Jeff Mathis, baseball player, 2005-2021

Jeff Mathis

Born: 3/31/1983 in Marianna, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-08-12 | Final Game: 2021-05-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Stephen Mathis

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Biography

Jeff Mathis, born in 1983, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career spanning from 2005 to 2021. Primarily known as a catcher, Mathis was recognized for his defensive skills behind the plate, which earned him a reputation as a reliable game manager. Over the course of his career, he played in 951 games and recorded 526 hits, contributing 53 home runs and 286 RBIs. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .194, his value to his teams often lay beyond offensive statistics, as he was lauded for his ability to handle pitching staffs and call games effectively. Mathis played in an era where the role of the catcher was evolving, with teams increasingly valuing defensive prowess and game strategy alongside offensive output. His career included stints with several teams, where he brought experience and leadership to younger players. With 12 stolen bases to his name, Mathis demonstrated a level of athleticism that complemented his defensive acumen. Retiring on May 17, 2021, he left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, remembered not just for his numbers but also for his contributions to winning baseball through his understanding of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 1 5 0 0 0 0 5.0 8 5 2 1 2 9.00 0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 4.22 across their career seasons — 113.1% 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
2012 TOR AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 4 2 1 0 9.00 — 0.0
2018 AZ NL 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 1 0 1 9.00 — -
2019 TEX AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 3 2 0 1 9.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
951 2718 255 526 112 8 53 286 12 205 872 0.194 0.252 0.299 0.551 -12674.0

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.

Career OBP .252 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.

Career SLG .299 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.551 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 25.2% 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
2005 LAA AL 5 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2006 LAA AL 23 55 9 8 2 0 2 6 0 7 14 0.145 .269 (-46%) .336 (-29%) .431 (-33%) .768 (-31%) -316.3
2007 LAA AL 59 171 24 36 12 0 4 23 0 15 49 0.211 .268 (-21%) .335 (-18%) .422 (-17%) .758 (-17%) -603.4
2008 LAA AL 94 283 35 55 8 0 9 42 2 30 90 0.194 .263 (-26%) .333 (-17%) .416 (-24%) .749 (-21%) -1158.7
2009 LAA AL 84 237 26 50 8 0 5 28 2 22 73 0.211 .262 (-20%) .332 (-14%) .417 (-26%) .750 (-21%) -899.0
2010 LAA AL 68 205 19 40 6 1 3 18 3 6 59 0.195 .257 (-24%) .325 (-33%) .402 (-31%) .728 (-32%) -1239.3
2011 LAA AL 93 247 18 43 12 0 3 22 1 15 75 0.174 .255 (-32%) .320 (-30%) .399 (-35%) .719 (-33%) -1552.5
2012 TOR AL 71 211 25 46 13 0 8 27 1 9 68 0.218 .254 (-14%) .318 (-22%) .405 (-3%) .724 (-11%) -504.3
2013 MIA NL 73 232 14 42 7 1 5 29 0 21 76 0.181 .253 (-29%) .317 (-21%) .396 (-28%) .714 (-25%) -1039.3
2014 MIA NL 64 175 12 35 7 0 2 12 0 15 64 0.200 .251 (-20%) .313 (-16%) .386 (-29%) .700 (-23%) -682.7
2015 MIA NL 32 93 9 15 4 1 2 12 0 7 24 0.161 .254 (-37%) .316 (-33%) .404 (-28%) .721 (-30%) -522.9
2016 MIA NL 41 126 12 30 4 1 2 15 0 4 36 0.238 .255 (-7%) .321 (-17%) .417 (-20%) .738 (-19%) -418.9
2017 AZ NL 60 186 13 40 10 2 2 11 1 14 61 0.215 .254 (-16%) .324 (-15%) .425 (-24%) .750 (-20%) -685.8
2018 AZ NL 69 195 15 39 9 1 1 20 0 20 66 0.200 .247 (-19%) .318 (-15%) .409 (-34%) .727 (-25%) -886.1
2019 TEX AL 88 228 17 36 9 0 2 12 1 15 87 0.158 .252 (-37%) .322 (-35%) .434 (-49%) .757 (-43%) -1898.9
2020 TEX AL 24 62 6 10 1 1 3 9 1 5 24 0.161 .244 (-34%) .321 (-31%) .417 (-15%) .739 (-22%) -265.9
2021 ATL NL 3 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
13 29 3 11 5 0 1 4 1 8 0.379

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2017 NLDS1 ARI 2 5 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0.200
2017 NLWC ARI 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 0.250
2009 ALCS LAA 5 12 2 7 5 0 0 1 0 2 0.583
2009 ALDS2 LAA 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.333
2008 ALDS1 LAA 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500
2007 ALDS1 LAA 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
C 914 839 6294 551 57 44
P 5 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 LAA C 3 0 4 0 0 0
2006 LAA C 20 14 92 6 3 1
2007 LAA C 57 52 383 42 4 2
2008 LAA C 94 90 624 57 13 5
2009 LAA C 79 78 507 58 7 5
2010 LAA C 67 62 433 36 7 2
2011 LAA C 91 79 512 53 3 4
2012 TOR C 66 59 433 38 2 5
2012 TOR P 2 0 0 0 0 0
2013 MIA C 73 70 520 30 1 2
2014 MIA C 62 52 389 39 1 4
2015 MIA C 30 29 210 13 1 1
2016 MIA C 38 36 304 32 3 3
2017 ARI C 58 56 489 44 3 6
2018 ARI 2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
2018 ARI C 63 61 516 57 1 1
2018 ARI P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2019 TEX C 86 76 686 30 6 2
2019 TEX P 2 0 0 0 0 0
2020 TEX C 24 22 169 15 2 1
2021 ATL C 3 3 23 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 5
Catcher 914
Second Base 1
Designated Hitter 15

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 MIA NL $1,500,000
2015 MIA NL $1,500,000
2014 MIA NL $1,500,000
2013 MIA NL $1,500,000
2012 TOR AL $1,500,000
2011 LAA AL $1,700,000
2010 LAA AL $1,300,000
2009 LAA AL $450,000
2008 LAA AL $415,000
2006 LAA AL $327,000
Total Career Earnings $11,692,000