Joe Mather
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2012)
Joe Mather was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2012 for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Atlanta Braves, and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 5 seasons. In 229 career games, he hit .219 with 108 hits, 14 home runs, and 49 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-05-30
- Last Game
- 2012-10-01
Full name: Joseph Paul Mather
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 229 | 493 | 49 | 108 | 26 | 0 | 14 | 49 | 7 | 34 | 112 | .219 | .271 | .357 | .628 | -1,182 |
Career AVG .219 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.
Career OBP .271 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.
Career SLG .357 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.
Career OPS .628 vs. league average .730 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SLN | NL | 54 | 133 | 20 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 12 | 32 | .241 | .263 (-9%) | .333 (-8%) | .416 (+14%) | .749 (+4%) | 65.7 |
| 2010 | SLN | NL | 36 | 60 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | .217 | .257 (-16%) | .325 (-26%) | .402 (-30%) | .728 (-28%) | -274.9 |
| 2011 | ATL | NL | 36 | 75 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 23 | .213 | .255 (-16%) | .320 (-15%) | .399 (-23%) | .719 (-20%) | -231.7 |
| 2012 | CHN | NL | 103 | 225 | 18 | 47 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 5 | 14 | 46 | .209 | .254 (-18%) | .318 (-20%) | .405 (-20%) | .724 (-20%) | -741.2 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 229 | 493 | 49 | 108 | 26 | 0 | 14 | 49 | 7 | 34 | 112 | .219 | — | — | — | — | -1,182 | ||
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | SLN | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | CHN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7.71 | — | 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 (231 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 111 | 218 | 26 | 47 | 6 | 28 | .216 |
| Away | 118 | 275 | 23 | 61 | 8 | 21 | .222 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 2.1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7.71 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-01 | CHC | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-09-27 | CHC | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-09-26 | CHC | COL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-09-25 | CHC | COL | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-23 | CHC | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012-09-19 | CHC | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-16 | CHC | PIT | W | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012-09-15 | CHC | PIT | L | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-09-12 | CHC | HOU | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-09-11 | CHC | HOU | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-27 | CHC | MIL | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-04-17 | STL | NYN | L | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 10 | 2 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 3B | 21 | 16 | 3 | 19 | 3 | 3 |
| OF | 150 | 83 | 205 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SLN | 1B | 4 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | SLN | OF | 44 | 27 | 66 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | SLN | 1B | 3 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | SLN | OF | 25 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | ATL | 1B | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | ATL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | ATL | OF | 25 | 15 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | CHN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | CHN | 3B | 18 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 3 | 3 |
| 2012 | CHN | OF | 56 | 34 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | CHN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| First Base | 10 |
| Third Base | 21 |
| Left Field | 61 |
| Center Field | 60 |
| Right Field | 58 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CHN | NL | $490,000 |
| 2010 | SLN | NL | $400,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $890,000 | ||
Joe Mather: the record in brief
According to the bio, Joe Mather debuted on May 30, 2008 and played a final game on October 1, 2012. Club by club, the record runs the St. Louis Cardinals (2008 to 2010), the Atlanta Braves (2011), and the Chicago Cubs (2012). The bio lists Mather as an outfielder who threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 6 feet, 4 inches and 215 pounds. The birth record reads July 23, 1982, in Sandpoint, ID, USA. Mather's full given name, per the bio, is Joseph Paul Mather.
Mather finished with 108 hits from 493 at bats in 229 games, which works out to .219; the totals also include 14 homers and 49 RBI. Mather got on base at a .271 rate and slugged .357 (.628 OPS). The league as a whole hit .258 across Mather's seasons, which puts the .219 career mark 15.0% below average. The OPS comparison is .628 to a league .730, 14.1% below average. Mather collected a career-high 47 hits in 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Mather
- What years did Joe Mather play?
- Joe Mather played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2012.
- Was Joe Mather a pitcher?
- No. Joe Mather was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 2 career games.
- How many home runs did Joe Mather hit?
- Joe Mather hit 14 career home runs with 108 hits.
- What was Joe Mather's career batting average?
- Joe Mather batted .219 over his career, with 108 hits in 493 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Mather have?
- Joe Mather drove in 49 runs in his career.
- What was Joe Mather's career ERA?
- Joe Mather finished with a 7.71 career ERA, going 0-1 with 0 strikeouts.