Verdell Mathis

Born: 11/18/1913 in Crawfordsville, AR, USA

Died: 10/30/1998 in Memphis, TN, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Verdell Jackson Mathis

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Biography

Verdell Mathis, born in 1913, is an active pitcher known for his formidable presence on the mound. With a career record of 27-24 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.75, Mathis demonstrates a blend of consistency and competitive spirit that has earned him recognition in the league. Over the course of his career, he has accumulated 245 strikeouts and secured 1 save, showcasing his ability to dominate hitters and contribute to his team's success in critical moments. His performance has led to five All-Star selections, underscoring his status as one of the premier pitchers of his era. Mathis continues to impact the game with his pitching style, characterized by a mix of precision and power. As a testament to his enduring talent, he remains an active player, contributing to the evolving landscape of baseball. His journey through the sport highlights the resilience and adaptability required to thrive in the modern game, and he stands as a respected figure among both peers and fans alike. As he continues his career, Verdell Mathis serves as an inspiration for aspiring pitchers and a vital link to the rich history of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
27	24	68	51	36	2	1	420.3	440	175	14	121	245	3.75	0

Career ERA 3.75 vs. league average 3.79 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
1940	MRS	NAL	1	3	9	4	2	0	0	49.0	47	23	14	29	4.22	4.21 (avg)	1674.7
1941	MRS	NAL	3	1	5	3	3	0	0	30.3	31	11	7	21	3.26	3.94 (+17%)	737.8
1941	CAG	NAL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	3.3	10	7	1	3	18.90	—	0.0
1942	MRS	NAL	5	6	13	10	8	0	1	79.0	83	30	16	41	3.42	3.57 (+4%)	1788.3
1943	MRS	NAL	4	2	10	6	5	1	0	62.7	68	20	14	28	2.87	3.50 (+18%)	1301.4
1943	PS	NN2	2	2	4	4	2	0	0	25.7	24	11	7	15	3.86	3.50 (-10%)	373.4
1944	MRS	NAL	8	2	12	10	9	1	0	88.0	84	29	28	61	2.97	3.57 (+17%)	1831.4
1945	MRS	NAL	2	2	5	5	4	0	0	34.0	39	14	4	16	3.71	3.67 (-1%)	1165.8
1946	MRS	NAL	0	2	2	2	1	0	0	11.0	11	3	3	6	2.45	3.59 (+32%)	276.9
1947	MRS	NAL	1	1	3	3	1	0	0	16.3	19	13	16	9	7.16	3.97 (-80%)	-957.5
1948	MRS	NAL	1	2	4	3	1	0	0	21.0	24	14	11	16	6.00	4.10 (-46%)	23.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
163	437	66	116	10	1	1	39	6	43	3	0.265	0.331	0.300	0.631	-661.2

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .331 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.631 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 9.3% 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
1940	MRS	NAL	43	117	14	25	3	0	1	9	3	12	1	0.214	.267 (-20%)	.335 (-14%)	.387 (-32%)	.722 (-24%)	-460.9
1941	MRS	NAL	10	29	6	12	0	0	0	4	0	1	0	0.414	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	CAG	NAL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	MRS	NAL	20	43	7	19	1	0	0	4	1	4	0	0.442	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	MRS	NAL	23	74	12	16	1	0	0	8	0	12	1	0.216	.255 (-16%)	.324 (avg)	.346 (-34%)	.671 (-17%)	-155.0
1943	PS	NN2	5	11	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.182	—	—	—	—	-155.0
1944	MRS	NAL	24	72	7	20	2	1	0	6	1	5	0	0.278	.261 (+6%)	.325 (avg)	.357 (-7%)	.683 (-4%)	-45.2
1945	MRS	NAL	17	36	11	10	2	0	0	5	1	7	0	0.278	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	MRS	NAL	10	34	4	7	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.206	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	MRS	NAL	3	8	2	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0
1948	MRS	NAL	7	12	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	16	10	100	6	3	4
OF	75	54	124	4	7	1
P	68	51	34	118	10	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1940	MRS	1B	5	1	15	0	2	0
1940	MRS	OF	31	24	53	2	1	0
1940	MRS	P	9	4	3	14	1	0
1941	MRS	OF	4	3	9	0	0	0
1941	MRS	P	5	3	2	12	0	0
1941	CAG	P	1	1	0	2	0	0
1942	MRS	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1942	MRS	OF	6	2	5	1	2	0
1942	MRS	P	13	10	6	20	3	0
1943	MRS	1B	6	6	51	4	1	1
1943	MRS	OF	9	8	23	0	2	0
1943	MRS	P	10	6	9	20	1	1
1943	PS	P	4	4	2	4	0	1
1944	MRS	1B	3	3	32	2	0	3
1944	MRS	OF	7	5	12	1	1	1
1944	MRS	P	12	10	8	25	0	3
1945	MRS	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1945	MRS	OF	8	6	12	0	0	0
1945	MRS	P	5	5	0	9	1	0
1946	MRS	OF	9	6	9	0	1	0
1946	MRS	P	2	2	1	4	1	0
1947	MRS	P	3	3	3	4	3	0
1948	MRS	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1948	MRS	P	4	3	0	4	0	0