Ryan Mattheus, baseball player, 2011-2015

Ryan Mattheus

Born: 11/10/1983 in Galt, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-06-14 | Final Game: 2015-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Ryan Arthur Mattheus

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Ryan Mattheus was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2015. Born in 1983, he made his debut with the Washington Nationals, where he quickly established himself as a reliable arm out of the bullpen. Over the course of his career, Mattheus compiled a record of 9-11 and posted a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.72. He struck out 116 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute significantly to his team's pitching staff. Mattheus's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball that saw the rise of analytics and an increasing emphasis on bullpen specialization. Although he did not record any saves, his role as a middle reliever was crucial in bridging the gap between the starting rotation and the closer. Known for his competitive spirit and durability on the mound, Mattheus left a lasting impression with his tenacity and work ethic, earning respect from teammates and fans alike. After concluding his playing days in October 2015, he remained a notable figure in baseball circles, reflecting the evolution of pitching strategies in the modern game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 11 203 0 0 0 0 198.3 209 82 13 71 116 3.72 0

Career ERA 3.72 vs. league average 3.90 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
2011 WAS NL 2 2 35 0 0 0 0 32.0 26 10 15 12 2.81 3.94 (+29%) -268.1
2012 WAS NL 5 3 66 0 0 0 0 66.3 57 21 19 41 2.85 4.01 (+29%) -683.7
2013 WAS NL 0 2 37 0 0 0 0 35.3 52 25 15 22 6.37 3.87 (-65%) 374.9
2014 WAS NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 8.7 7 1 4 4 1.04 — 0.0
2015 LAA AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 1 2 0.00 — 0.0
2015 CIN NL 2 4 57 0 0 0 0 55.0 67 25 17 35 4.09 3.96 (-3%) 493.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
203 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.716 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
2011 WAS NL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 WAS NL 66 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2013 WAS NL 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 WAS NL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 LAA AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 CIN NL 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2012 NLDS1 WAS 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 3 0 0 3.0 3 2 1 0 6.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2012 NLDS1 WAS 1 0 3 0 0 3.0 3 2 1 0 6.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 203 0 13 21 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 WAS P 35 0 0 2 0 0
2012 WAS P 66 0 7 7 0 0
2013 WAS P 37 0 3 3 0 1
2014 WAS P 7 0 0 1 0 0
2015 LAA P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2015 CIN P 57 0 3 8 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 203

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2014 WAS NL $520,000
2013 WAS NL $504,500
2012 WAS NL $481,000
Total Career Earnings $1,505,500