Gary Matthews

Born: 8/25/1974 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-06-04 | Final Game: 2010-06-02

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Gary Nathaniel Matthews

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Biography

Gary Matthews, born in 1974, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1999 to 2010. Primarily recognized as a position player, Matthews played in 1,281 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He concluded his career with a batting average of .257, accumulating 1,056 hits, 108 home runs, and 484 RBIs. His speed on the bases was notable as he successfully stole 95 bases during his tenure, showcasing his versatility and ability to impact the game both offensively and defensively. Matthews was selected as an All-Star once, underlining his recognition among peers and fans alike. His career unfolded during a period characterized by offensive explosions in the sport, particularly in the early 2000s, when power-hitting became increasingly celebrated. His contributions to the teams he played for, coupled with his strong work ethic and dedication on the field, solidified his legacy as a reliable player in a competitive era of baseball. After retiring in 2010, Matthews left behind a career that reflected both his skill and the evolving nature of the game during his years in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1281	4103	612	1056	225	29	108	484	95	454	849	0.257	0.332	0.405	0.737	-1641.7

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .332 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .405 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.737 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — near 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
1999	SDP	NL	23	36	4	8	0	0	0	7	2	9	9	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
2000	CHC	NL	80	158	24	30	1	2	4	14	3	15	28	0.190	.270 (-30%)	.344 (-23%)	.437 (-32%)	.782 (-28%)	-875.5
2001	CHC	NL	106	258	41	56	9	1	9	30	5	38	55	0.217	.263 (-18%)	.332 (-4%)	.426 (-15%)	.758 (-10%)	-429.3
2001	PIT	NL	46	147	22	36	6	1	5	14	3	22	45	0.245	.263 (-7%)	.332 (+3%)	.426 (-6%)	.758 (-2%)	-429.3
2002	NYN	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2002	BAL	AL	109	344	54	95	25	3	7	38	15	43	69	0.276	.261 (+6%)	.331 (+7%)	.416 (+3%)	.747 (+5%)	0.0
2003	BAL	AL	41	162	21	33	12	1	2	20	0	9	29	0.204	.264 (-23%)	.332 (-25%)	.422 (-22%)	.754 (-24%)	-710.8
2003	SDP	NL	103	306	50	83	19	1	4	22	12	34	66	0.271	.264 (+3%)	.332 (+4%)	.422 (-10%)	.754 (-4%)	-710.8
2004	TEX	AL	87	280	37	77	17	1	11	36	5	33	64	0.275	.266 (+3%)	.335 (+4%)	.427 (+8%)	.762 (+6%)	343.4
2005	TEX	AL	131	475	72	121	25	5	17	55	9	47	90	0.255	.264 (-4%)	.330 (-3%)	.418 (+4%)	.749 (+1%)	14.2
2006	TEX	AL	147	620	102	194	44	6	19	79	10	58	99	0.313	.269 (+16%)	.336 (+10%)	.431 (+15%)	.768 (+13%)	1634.9
2007	LAA	AL	140	516	79	130	26	3	18	72	18	55	102	0.252	.268 (-6%)	.335 (-4%)	.422 (-1%)	.758 (-2%)	-290.1
2008	LAA	AL	127	426	53	103	19	3	8	46	8	45	95	0.242	.263 (-8%)	.333 (-4%)	.416 (-14%)	.749 (-10%)	-802.0
2009	LAA	AL	103	316	44	79	19	2	4	50	4	40	74	0.250	.262 (-5%)	.332 (+1%)	.417 (-14%)	.750 (-7%)	-380.7
2010	NYN	NL	36	58	9	11	3	0	0	1	1	6	24	0.190	.257 (-26%)	.325 (-18%)	.402 (-40%)	.728 (-30%)	-293.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
7	10	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	BB	SO
2009	ALCS	LAA	3	4	1	1	3
2009	ALDS2	LAA	1	1	0	0	0
2008	ALDS1	LAA	3	5	0	0	2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1158	998	2431	56	47	11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1999	SDN	OF	17	8	22	0	0	0
2000	CHN	OF	61	30	84	3	2	1
2001	CHN	OF	100	65	159	3	4	0
2001	PIT	OF	44	40	100	1	3	0
2002	BAL	OF	100	88	179	6	6	1
2003	BAL	OF	40	38	99	2	0	0
2003	SDN	OF	92	69	150	2	1	0
2004	TEX	OF	85	77	195	8	2	1
2005	TEX	OF	123	121	317	7	6	4
2006	TEX	OF	145	144	340	8	7	2
2007	LAA	OF	135	133	362	7	5	2
2008	LAA	OF	106	95	200	6	8	0
2009	LAA	OF	91	80	193	2	3	0
2010	NYN	OF	19	10	31	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	181
Center Field	747
Right Field	291
Designated Hitter	27

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2010	NYN	NL	$11,400,000
2009	LAA	AL	$10,400,000
2008	LAA	AL	$9,400,000
2007	LAA	AL	$6,400,000
2006	TEX	AL	$2,387,500
2005	TEX	AL	$1,100,000
2003	BAL	AL	$900,000
2002	NYN	NL	$237,500
2001	CHN	NL	$225,000
Total Career Earnings			$42,450,000