Matt Whiteside, baseball player, 1992-2005

Matt Whiteside

Born: 8/8/1967 in Charleston, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-08-05 | Final Game: 2005-05-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Matthew Christopher Whiteside

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Biography

Matt Whiteside was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 until 2005. Born in 1967, Whiteside's career spanned over a decade, during which he made a notable impact on the mound. He finished his career with a win-loss record of 18-15 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.23. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 259 strikeouts throughout his time in the league. Additionally, Whiteside contributed to his teams by securing 9 saves, showcasing his versatility as a late-inning reliever. Whiteside's playing style was characterized by his resilience and adaptability, traits that allowed him to navigate the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. He was part of a generation of players who experienced the transition into a new era of the sport, where offensive strategies were evolving, and pitchers were increasingly relied upon for their ability to manage high-pressure situations. While not widely recognized among the game's superstars, Whiteside's contributions to his teams and his solid performances on the mound left a lasting impression in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
18 15 286 1 0 0 9 406.0 455 236 52 157 259 5.23 0

Career ERA 5.23 vs. league average 4.42 across their career seasons — 18.5% 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
1992 TEX AL 1 1 20 0 0 0 4 28.0 26 6 11 13 1.93 3.75 (+49%) 174.6
1993 TEX AL 2 1 60 0 0 0 1 73.0 78 35 23 39 4.32 4.19 (-3%) 70.2
1994 TEX AL 2 2 47 0 0 0 1 61.0 68 34 28 37 5.02 4.51 (-11%) -171.7
1995 TEX AL 5 4 40 0 0 0 3 53.0 48 24 19 46 4.08 4.45 (+8%) 971.3
1996 TEX AL 0 1 14 0 0 0 0 32.3 43 24 11 15 6.68 4.61 (-45%) -1521.6
1997 TEX AL 4 1 42 1 0 0 0 72.7 85 41 26 44 5.08 4.39 (-16%) 1066.5
1998 PHI NL 1 1 10 0 0 0 0 18.0 27 17 5 14 8.50 4.43 (-92%) -1047.2
1999 SDP NL 1 0 10 0 0 0 0 11.0 19 17 5 9 13.91 4.71 (-195%) -
2000 SDP NL 2 3 28 0 0 0 0 37.0 32 17 17 27 4.14 4.77 (+13%) -
2001 ATL NL 0 1 13 0 0 0 0 16.3 23 13 7 10 7.16 4.42 (-62%) -1170.2
2005 TOR AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.7 6 8 5 5 19.64 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
286 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 .419 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.755 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
1992 TEX AL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 TEX AL 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 TEX AL 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 TEX AL 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 TEX AL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 TEX AL 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 PHI NL 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 SDP NL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 SDP NL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 ATL NL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 TOR AL 2 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 286 1 30 53 8 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1992 TEX P 20 0 3 2 1 0
1993 TEX P 60 0 5 7 2 3
1994 TEX P 47 0 4 6 1 0
1995 TEX P 40 0 0 5 0 0
1996 TEX P 14 0 1 4 0 0
1997 TEX P 42 1 9 16 1 1
1998 PHI P 10 0 2 2 0 0
1999 SDN P 10 0 0 3 0 0
2000 SDN P 28 0 4 7 1 0
2001 ATL P 13 0 2 1 2 0
2005 TOR P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 286

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 SDN NL $375,000
1998 PHI NL $170,000
1997 TEX AL $375,000
1996 TEX AL $375,000
1995 TEX AL $220,000
1994 TEX AL $165,000
1993 TEX AL $130,000
Total Career Earnings $1,810,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Arkansas State University Jonesboro AR 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990