Mike Mattimore, baseball player, 1887-1890

Mike Mattimore

Born: 1858 in North Bend, PA, USA

Died: 4/28/1931 in Butte, MT, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-05-03 | Final Game: 1890-07-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Michael Joseph Mattimore

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Biography

Mike Mattimore was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball period to a more modern style of play. Born in 1858, Mattimore's career spanned from 1887 to 1890, during which he showcased his skills on the mound for several teams. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 26 wins and 27 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.83, reflecting his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters in a time when scoring was often low. Known for his competitive spirit, Mattimore struck out 132 batters and recorded 1 save, indicating his capability as a reliable pitcher in crucial moments. His contributions to the game during a formative period helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers, as teams began to adopt more strategic approaches to batting and pitching. While not a household name today, Mike Mattimore's efforts on the mound in the late 1800s remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
26 27 58 51 50 5 1 490.7 514 209 12 184 132 3.83 0

Career ERA 3.83 vs. league average 3.74 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
1887 NY1 NL 3 3 7 7 6 1 0 57.3 47 15 28 12 2.35 4.17 (+44%) -1182.1
1888 PH4 AA 15 10 26 24 24 4 0 221.0 221 83 65 80 3.38 2.95 (-15%) -1894.6
1889 PH4 AA 2 1 5 1 1 0 1 31.0 42 20 13 6 5.81 3.93 (-48%) -31.8
1889 KC2 AA 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.0 3 1 2 1 3.00 — 0.0
1890 BR4 AA 6 13 19 19 19 0 0 178.3 201 90 76 33 4.54 3.88 (-17%) -1759.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
124 451 57 92 10 9 1 36 34 40 52 0.204 0.278 0.273 0.550 -1082.9

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.550 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — 18.5% 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
1887 NY1 NL 8 32 5 8 1 0 0 4 1 0 6 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1888 PH4 AA 41 142 22 38 6 5 0 12 16 12 23 0.268 .238 (+12%) .290 (+15%) .319 (+19%) .610 (+17%) 353.6
1889 PH4 AA 23 73 10 17 1 2 1 8 6 9 7 0.233 .263 (-12%) .334 (avg) .357 (-4%) .691 (-2%) -14.0
1889 KC2 AA 19 75 6 12 1 1 0 5 0 3 16 0.160 .263 (-39%) .334 (-42%) .357 (-44%) .691 (-43%) -14.0
1890 BR4 AA 33 129 14 17 1 1 0 7 11 16 0 0.132 .260 (-49%) .336 (-29%) .351 (-56%) .687 (-43%) -887.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 0 45 3 5 2
OF 63 0 92 7 17 2
P 58 0 21 116 16 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1887 NY1 OF 2 0 5 0 0 0
1887 NY1 P 7 0 3 5 1 0
1888 PH4 OF 16 0 24 4 3 2
1888 PH4 P 26 0 8 67 7 4
1889 PH4 1B 7 0 45 3 5 2
1889 PH4 OF 12 0 17 0 1 0
1889 PH4 P 5 0 1 6 2 0
1889 KC2 OF 19 0 35 3 7 0
1889 KC2 P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1890 BR4 OF 14 0 11 0 6 0
1890 BR4 P 19 0 9 38 6 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 58
First Base 7
Left Field 23
Center Field 10
Right Field 32