C. V. Matteson

Born: 11/24/1861 in Seville, OH, USA

Died: 12/18/1931 in Seville, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-06-13 | Final Game: 1884-06-13

Full name: Clifford Virgil Matteson

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Biography

C. V. Matteson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early days of Major League Baseball. Born in 1861, he had a brief career that spanned a single game on June 13, 1884. During this game, Matteson achieved a record of 1-0, showcasing his potential in what was a nascent era for professional baseball. His performance included an earned run average (ERA) of 9.0 and three strikeouts, reflecting the challenges faced by pitchers in the game's formative years. Matteson's career, while short, occurred during a time when baseball was evolving rapidly, transitioning from regional leagues to a more organized national structure. The 1880s were characterized by the establishment of the National League and the game's growing popularity, yet it also presented significant challenges for players as they navigated the evolving competitive landscape. Matteson's contributions, albeit limited in statistical impact, are part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the early experiences of players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	1	1	0	0	0	6.0	9	6	1	3	3	9.00	0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 3.11 across their career seasons — 189.6% 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
1884	SLU	UA	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	6.0	9	6	3	3	9.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1884	SLU	UA	1	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
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	SLU	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1884	SLU	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1
Center Field	1