Dale Matthewson

Born: 5/15/1923 in Catasauqua, PA, USA

Died: 2/20/1984 in Blairsville, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-07-03 | Final Game: 1944-07-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 145 lbs

Full name: Dale Wesley Matthewson

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Biography

Dale Matthewson was a professional baseball player born in 1923, who played primarily as a position player during the early 1940s. His career spanned from 1943 to 1944, a period marked by the ongoing effects of World War II, which saw many players enlist or be drafted into military service. Matthewson participated in a total of 29 games, where he recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.2. Despite the challenges of competing in an era when many top talents were absent from the game, he contributed to his team in a time when the sport was experiencing significant transition and adaptation. While Matthewson's playing statistics may not reflect a prolific career—he finished with 0 home runs and 0 RBIs—his presence in the major leagues during this tumultuous time highlighted the ever-evolving landscape of baseball. The era was characterized by a mix of established stars and emerging talent, with players like Matthewson playing a crucial role in maintaining the continuity of the game amidst global conflict. His brief tenure in the sport remains a testament to the dedication of players who persevered in the face of extraordinary circumstances.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	3	28	2	0	0	0	58.0	53	28	2	24	16	4.34	0

Career ERA 4.34 vs. league average 3.54 across their career seasons — 22.8% 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
1943	PHI	NL	0	3	11	1	0	0	0	26.0	26	14	8	8	4.85	3.50 (-38%)	28.6
1944	PHI	NL	0	0	17	1	0	0	0	32.0	27	14	16	8	3.94	3.57 (-10%)	-410.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
29	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.200	0.200	0.200	0.400	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 38.5% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 43.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.677 across their career seasons — 40.9% 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
1943	PHI	NL	12	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	PHI	NL	17	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	28	0	4	9	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1943	PHI	P	11	0	1	4	0	1
1944	PHI	P	17	0	3	5	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	28