Greg Mathews
Born: 5/17/1962 in Harbor City, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1986-06-03 | Final Game: 1992-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Gregory Inman Mathews
Biography
Greg Mathews, born in 1962, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 until 1992. Throughout his career, Mathews was known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound. He finished his playing days with a win-loss record of 28-33 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.08. Over his time in the league, he recorded a total of 251 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to retire batters through effective pitching.
Mathews' career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by an increasing emphasis on power hitting and evolving pitching strategies. While he did not accumulate saves during his time in the league, his contributions as a starter and reliever were significant to the teams he played for. Mathews' journey through the late 1980s and early 1990s reflects the competitive nature of the game during this period, as he navigated the challenges of a rapidly changing sport. His legacy remains as a player who exemplified the dedication and resilience required to compete at the highest levels of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 33 | 93 | 84 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 514.0 | 491 | 233 | 45 | 202 | 251 | 4.08 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | STL | NL | 11 | 8 | 23 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 145.3 | 139 | 59 | 44 | 67 | 3.65 | - |
| 1987 | STL | NL | 11 | 11 | 32 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 197.7 | 184 | 82 | 71 | 108 | 3.73 | - |
| 1988 | STL | NL | 4 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 68.0 | 61 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 4.24 | - |
| 1990 | STL | NL | 0 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.7 | 53 | 30 | 30 | 18 | 5.33 | - |
| 1992 | PHI | NL | 2 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.3 | 54 | 30 | 24 | 27 | 5.16 | -1557.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | 162 | 9 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 60 | 0.136 | 0.181 | 0.148 | 0.329 | -490.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | STL | NL | 23 | 43 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0.047 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | STL | NL | 32 | 68 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 0.191 | -490.9 |
| 1988 | STL | NL | 13 | 23 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.174 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | STL | NL | 12 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | PHI | NL | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.667 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | NLCS | SLN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| 1987 | WS | SLN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 3.21 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | NLCS | SLN | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10.3 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 3.48 |
| 1987 | WS | SLN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2.45 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 93 | 84 | 12 | 82 | 7 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | SLN | P | 23 | 22 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | SLN | P | 32 | 32 | 3 | 31 | 4 | 2 |
| 1988 | SLN | P | 13 | 13 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | SLN | P | 11 | 10 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | PHI | P | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 93 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | PHI | NL | $145,000 |
| 1990 | SLN | NL | $125,000 |
| 1989 | SLN | NL | $125,000 |
| 1988 | SLN | NL | $125,000 |
| 1987 | SLN | NL | $100,000 |
| 1986 | SLN | NL | $60,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $680,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Fullerton | Fullerton | CA | 1983, 1984 |
| Santa Ana College | Santa Ana | CA | 1982 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 6th | 1.0 | 120 | 0 |