Ron Mathis

Born: 9/25/1958 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-04-13 | Final Game: 1987-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Ronald Vance Mathis

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Biography

Ron Mathis was a professional baseball pitcher, born in 1958, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the mid-1980s. He played from April 13, 1985, to July 4, 1987, contributing to teams with a skill set that included a blend of power and finesse on the mound. Over the course of his career, Mathis compiled a win-loss record of 3-6, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.93. He recorded 42 strikeouts and notched a single save, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure in critical moments. Mathis's career unfolded during a transitional era in baseball, marked by the sport's evolving approach to pitching and player development. While his overall statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, his presence in the league during this time contributed to the rich tapestry of the game. His journey through the majors highlighted the challenges faced by pitchers in an era that began emphasizing offense, making his story a notable chapter in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	6	31	8	0	0	1	82.0	93	54	9	38	42	5.93	0

Career ERA 5.93 vs. league average 4.09 across their career seasons — 44.8% 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
1985	HOU	NL	3	5	23	8	0	0	1	70.0	83	47	27	34	6.04	3.89 (-55%)	-567.0
1987	HOU	NL	0	1	8	0	0	0	0	12.0	10	7	11	8	5.25	4.29 (-22%)	-649.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
31	16	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	7	0.062	0.118	0.062	0.180	0.0

Career AVG .062 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 76.0% below league average.

Career OBP .118 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 64.0% below league average.

Career SLG .062 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 84.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.180 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 75.3% 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
1985	HOU	NL	23	14	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	6	0.071	—	—	—	—	0.0
1987	HOU	NL	8	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	31	8	7	12	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1985	HOU	P	23	8	5	10	1	0
1987	HOU	P	8	0	2	2	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	31

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Missouri Columbia	Columbia	MO	1978, 1979, 1980