Steve Matthias

Born: 1860 in Mitchellville, MD, USA

Died: 7/29/1891 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-04-20 | Final Game: 1884-06-27

Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Stephen J. Matthias

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Biography

Steve Matthias was a professional baseball player born in 1860, who had a brief but notable career as a position player in the early days of Major League Baseball. Matthias played in the league from April 20, 1884, to June 27, 1884, during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era into a more modern style of play. Over the course of his 37 games, he showcased his hitting abilities, accumulating 39 hits and achieving a batting average of 0.275, reflecting a solid performance at the plate for the time. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, Matthias's contribution to his teams was significant in terms of his on-base skills and ability to keep the offense moving. Stolen bases were not a part of his game, indicating a playing style that prioritized contact and consistency over power. Although his career was short-lived, Matthias remains a part of the fabric of baseball history, representing the early players who laid the groundwork for the sport's evolution in America.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
37	142	24	39	7	1	0	0	0	5	0	0.275	0.299	0.338	0.637	104.0

Career AVG .275 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — +12.9% above league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.

Career SLG .338 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.637 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — +5.2% 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
1884	CHU	UA	37	142	24	39	7	1	0	0	0	5	0	0.275	.243 (+13%)	.278 (+7%)	.327 (+3%)	.606 (+5%)	104.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	2	0	3	0	0	0
SS	36	0	30	101	25	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	CHU	OF	2	0	3	0	0	0
1884	CHU	SS	36	0	30	101	25	5

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Shortstop	36
Center Field	2