Matt Marksberry
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2015-2016)
Matt Marksberry was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2016 for the Atlanta Braves, a span of 2 seasons. Across 35 career appearances, he went 0-3 with a 5.06 ERA and 23 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2015-07-31
- Last Game
- 2016-07-30
Full name: Matthew Gates Marksberry
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ATL | NL | 0 | 3 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.1 | 22 | 13 | 16 | 21 | 5.01 | 3.96 (-27%) | -392.1 |
| 2016 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5.40 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 3 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.2 | 27 | 15 | 17 | 23 | 5.06 | — | -392 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ATL | NL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2016 | ATL | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (70 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 22 | 16.2 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 3.24 |
| Away | 13 | 10.0 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 8.10 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-30 | ATL | PHI | — | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-07-28 | ATL | PHI | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-06-27 | ATL | CLE | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016-04-23 | ATL | NYN | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015-10-04 | ATL | STL | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015-10-02 | ATL | STL | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-10-01 | ATL | WAS | — | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-26 | ATL | MIA | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-25 | ATL | MIA | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015-09-23 | ATL | NYN | — | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 35 |
Matt Marksberry: the record in brief
Matt Marksberry's major league career runs from a debut on July 31, 2015 to a final game on July 30, 2016. Every season row on the page belongs to the Atlanta Braves, from 2015 through 2016. At 6 feet, 1 inch and 180 pounds, Marksberry is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Marksberry batted and threw left-handed. Marksberry was born on August 25, 1990, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Matt Marksberry was the playing name; the full given name is Matthew Gates.
The pitching table credits Marksberry with a 0-3 record and a 5.06 ERA in 35 games. The totals include 23 strikeouts. The league ERA over Marksberry's seasons was 4.08, so the 5.06 figure ran 24.2% worse than average. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 5.01 in 2015, when the league's was 3.96.
Retrosheet box scores cover 70 of Marksberry's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Marksberry appears at one position only: pitcher, in 35 games. Fielding on the mound produced 1 putouts and 2 assists against 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matt Marksberry
- What years did Matt Marksberry play?
- Matt Marksberry played in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2016.
- Was Matt Marksberry a pitcher?
- Yes. Matt Marksberry pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 23 strikeouts.
- What teams did Matt Marksberry play for?
- Matt Marksberry played for one team, the Atlanta Braves (2015–2016).
- What were Matt Marksberry's career stats?
- In 35 games, Matt Marksberry went 0-3 with a 5.06 ERA, 23 strikeouts, and 26.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Matt Marksberry play?
- Matt Marksberry played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Matt Marksberry and how much did he weigh?
- Matt Marksberry was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 180 pounds.
- What was Matt Marksberry's career ERA?
- Matt Marksberry finished with a 5.06 career ERA, going 0-3 with 23 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Matt Marksberry have?
- Matt Marksberry recorded 23 career strikeouts.
- Is Matt Marksberry in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Matt Marksberry has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.