John Matias

Born: 8/15/1944 in Honolulu, HI, USA

Died: 4/7/2020 in Aiea, HI, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-04-07 | Final Game: 1970-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: John Roy Matias

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Biography

John Matias, born in 1944, was a position player who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball. He played from April 7, 1970, to October 1, 1970, participating in a total of 58 games. Matias registered 22 hits during his time in the majors, including 2 home runs and 6 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .188. In addition to his offensive contributions, he showcased his speed on the basepaths with 1 stolen base. Matias’ career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented game. Although his time in the league was short, Matias' experience reflects the challenges faced by many players striving to make their mark in a competitive environment. His journey in baseball, while not defined by overwhelming statistics, contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport's history, highlighting the diverse paths players took during the early 1970s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
58	117	7	22	2	0	2	6	1	3	22	0.188	0.215	0.256	0.471	-697.8

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Career OBP .215 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 34.0% below league average.

Career SLG .256 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 33.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.471 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 33.7% 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
1970	CHW	AL	58	117	7	22	2	0	2	6	1	3	22	0.188	.253 (-26%)	.325 (-34%)	.385 (-33%)	.711 (-34%)	-697.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	18	9	118	10	2	13
OF	22	11	14	2	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1970	CHA	1B	18	9	118	10	2	13
1970	CHA	OF	22	11	14	2	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	18
Left Field	5
Right Field	17