Matt Wise, baseball player, 2000-2008

Matt Wise

Born: 11/18/1975 in Montclair, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-08-02 | Final Game: 2008-05-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Matthew John Wise

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Biography

Matt Wise, born in 1975, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 until his retirement in 2008. Known for his versatility, Wise contributed primarily as a reliever but also made starts throughout his career. He made his debut on August 2, 2000, and played until May 26, 2008. Throughout his tenure in the league, Wise compiled a record of 17 wins and 22 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.23. His ability to generate strikeouts was evident, as he recorded a total of 244 strikeouts, alongside 2 saves. Wise's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball characterized by a heightened emphasis on offensive performance and the evolving role of pitchers. He showcased a competitive spirit and adaptability on the mound, which allowed him to navigate the challenges of the era. Although he may not have achieved the prominence of some of his contemporaries, Wise's contributions to his teams reflected the essential role of reliable pitchers in the ever-changing landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 22 209 18 0 0 2 317.0 298 149 40 106 244 4.23 0

Career ERA 4.23 vs. league average 4.44 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
2000 LAA AL 3 3 8 6 0 0 0 37.3 40 23 13 20 5.54 4.77 (-16%) -
2001 LAA AL 1 4 11 9 0 0 0 49.3 47 24 18 50 4.38 4.42 (+1%) -
2002 LAA AL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 8.3 7 3 1 6 3.24 — -
2004 MIL NL 1 2 30 3 0 0 0 52.7 51 26 15 30 4.44 4.46 (avg) 1125.7
2005 MIL NL 4 4 49 0 0 0 1 64.3 37 24 25 62 3.36 4.29 (+22%) 1108.5
2006 MIL NL 5 6 40 0 0 0 0 44.3 45 19 14 27 3.86 4.53 (+15%) -272.9
2007 MIL NL 3 2 56 0 0 0 1 53.7 61 25 17 43 4.19 4.47 (+6%) 839.1
2008 NYN NL 0 1 8 0 0 0 0 7.0 10 5 3 6 6.43 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
209 7 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.286 0.286 0.286 0.571 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — +7.4% above league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 32.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.571 vs. league average 0.760 across their career seasons — 24.8% 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
2000 LAA AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 LAA AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 LAA AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 MIL NL 30 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 MIL NL 49 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 MIL NL 40 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 MIL NL 56 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 NYN NL 8 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 209 18 15 31 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 ANA P 8 6 2 5 0 0
2001 ANA P 11 9 1 2 0 0
2002 ANA P 7 0 0 0 0 0
2004 MIL P 30 3 3 12 0 1
2005 MIL P 49 0 3 4 0 0
2006 MIL P 40 0 2 6 1 0
2007 MIL P 56 0 4 1 1 0
2008 NYN P 8 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 209

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2008 NYN NL $1,200,000
2007 MIL NL $1,050,000
2006 MIL NL $650,000
2005 MIL NL $345,000
2003 ANA AL $302,500
2001 ANA AL $207,500
Total Career Earnings $3,755,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California State University Fullerton Fullerton CA 1996, 1997
Pepperdine University Malibu CA 1994, 1995