Matt Riley, baseball player, 1999-2005

Matt Riley

Born: 8/2/1979 in Antioch, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-09-09 | Final Game: 2005-05-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Matthew Paul Riley

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Biography

Matt Riley, born in 1979, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1999 to 2005. Known for his left-handed delivery, Riley played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, characterized by the offensive explosion of the early 2000s. He made his debut with the Baltimore Orioles and had notable stints with other teams, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level, despite facing challenges in consistency. Throughout his career, Riley achieved a win-loss record of 5-4 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.99. He recorded a total of 78 strikeouts, demonstrating moments of effectiveness in his pitching. While he did not secure any saves, his contributions were felt during his time on the mound, as he navigated the complexities of a league increasingly dominated by power hitters. Riley's journey through the majors highlights both the struggles and triumphs experienced by many pitchers of his era, marking him as a notable figure in the landscape of early 21st-century baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 4 26 18 0 0 0 97.7 100 65 18 72 78 5.99 0

Career ERA 5.99 vs. league average 4.47 across their career seasons — 34.1% 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
1999 BAL AL 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 11.0 17 9 13 6 7.36 4.71 (-56%) -1545.5
2003 BAL AL 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 10.0 7 2 5 8 1.80 4.40 (+59%) 42.1
2004 BAL AL 3 4 14 13 0 0 0 64.0 60 40 44 60 5.62 4.46 (-26%) -1707.5
2005 TEX AL 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 12.7 16 14 10 4 9.95 4.29 (-132%) -874.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
26 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1999 BAL AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 BAL AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 BAL AL 14 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 TEX AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 26 18 3 8 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 BAL P 3 3 0 2 0 0
2003 BAL P 2 2 1 0 0 0
2004 BAL P 14 13 1 5 5 1
2005 TEX P 7 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 26

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 TEX AL $328,000
2004 BAL AL $310,000
Total Career Earnings $638,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Sacramento City College Sacramento CA 1998