Eddie Matteson

Born: 9/7/1884 in Guy's Mills, PA, USA

Died: 9/1/1943 in Westfield, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-05-30 | Final Game: 1918-09-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Henry Edson Matteson

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Biography

Eddie Matteson, born in 1884, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1914 until 1918. He made a notable impact during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, as the sport began to evolve away from the deadball era. Matteson finished his career with a record of 8-5 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.36, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. Over the course of his career, he recorded a total of 45 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters during a time when pitching strategies were rapidly changing. While Matteson did not achieve the widespread fame of some of his contemporaries, his performance reflected the skill and competitive nature of pitchers in the early 20th century. With no saves recorded, his role primarily focused on starting games and contributing to his team's success. Eddie Matteson remains a part of baseball history, representing the dedicated athletes 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
8	5	29	9	4	0	0	125.7	115	33	3	38	45	2.36	0

Career ERA 2.36 vs. league average 2.89 across their career seasons — 18.3% better 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
1914	PHI	NL	3	2	15	3	2	0	0	58.0	58	20	23	28	3.10	2.93 (-6%)	-49.7
1918	WSN	AL	5	3	14	6	2	0	0	67.7	57	13	15	17	1.73	2.83 (+39%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
29	41	2	6	1	0	0	2	0	0	8	0.146	0.146	0.171	0.317	0.0

Career AVG .146 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 42.7% below league average.

Career OBP .146 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 54.4% below league average.

Career SLG .171 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 49.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.317 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 51.6% 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
1914	PHI	NL	15	22	2	4	1	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1918	WSN	AL	14	19	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.105	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	29	0	3	22	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	PHI	P	15	0	1	7	0	0
1918	WS1	P	14	0	2	15	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	29