Fran Matthews

Born: 11/2/1916 in Cambridge, MA, USA

Died: 8/24/1999 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Francis Oliver Matthews

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Biography

Fran Matthews, born in 1916, is an active professional baseball player known for his contributions as a position player. Throughout his career, he has played in 123 games, showcasing a solid performance at the plate with 114 hits and a batting average of .265. Matthews has demonstrated his power with 8 home runs and has driven in 58 runs, highlighting his role as a key offensive contributor for his team. Additionally, he has displayed speed on the bases, recording 8 stolen bases, which adds an exciting element to his playing style. As a player in the contemporary baseball landscape, Matthews continues to make an impact on the game, adapting to the evolving strategies and challenges of modern baseball. His career reflects the dedication and resilience required to thrive in a competitive environment, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the sport today. With each game, he adds to his legacy while also inspiring future generations of players with his commitment and performance on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
123 431 93 114 14 8 8 58 8 54 5 0.265 0.350 0.390 0.740 355.8

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.

Career SLG .390 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.740 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — +5.1% above 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
1938 NE NN2 15 25 4 9 1 1 0 4 0 1 0 0.360 — — — — 0.0
1940 NE NN2 36 128 34 41 8 3 2 21 2 20 1 0.320 .267 (+20%) .335 (+24%) .387 (+23%) .722 (+23%) 561.1
1941 NE NN2 56 219 43 51 5 2 5 27 5 28 4 0.233 .262 (-11%) .332 (-3%) .373 (-8%) .705 (-6%) -182.6
1942 NE NN2 4 13 4 2 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1945 NE NN2 12 46 8 11 0 1 1 4 1 4 0 0.239 — — — — -22.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 110 103 914 46 24 51
OF 7 7 12 0 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1938 NE 1B 9 7 56 4 1 4
1940 NE 1B 36 34 296 17 6 17
1941 NE 1B 56 55 498 22 16 26
1942 NE 1B 4 3 33 2 0 1
1945 NE 1B 5 4 31 1 1 3
1945 NE OF 7 7 12 0 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 110
Left Field 1
Center Field 6