Terry Mathews, baseball player, 1991-1999

Terry Mathews

Born: 10/5/1964 in Alexandria, LA, USA

Died: 2/24/2012 in Alexandria, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-06-21 | Final Game: 1999-08-11

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Terry Alan Mathews

Biography

Terry Mathews, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a notable career spanning from 1991 to 1999. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, Mathews compiled a record of 22-21, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level. He finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.25, indicating his role as a reliable middle reliever and occasional closer. Throughout his career, he recorded 300 strikeouts and achieved 10 saves, contributing significantly to his teams' efforts on the mound. Mathews played during a dynamic era in baseball, transitioning from the early 1990s through the late 1990s, a time marked by the emergence of power hitters and evolving pitching strategies. His versatility and ability to adapt to the changing landscape of the game made him a valuable asset in the bullpen. While not one of the most prominent names of his generation, Mathews' contributions to the teams he played for reflected the depth and skill found within the pitching ranks of Major League Baseball during that period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
22 21 324 5 0 0 10 421.7 429 199 50 180 300 4.25 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
324 24 3 9 3 0 0 3 0 0 9 0.375 0.375 0.500 0.875 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1997 ALDS2 BAL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1996 ALDS1 BAL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1996 ALCS BAL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 7 0 0 6.0 5 2 3 6 3.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1997 ALDS2 BAL 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 2 2 0 1 18.00
1996 ALCS BAL 0 0 3 0 0 2.3 0 0 2 3 0.00
1996 ALDS1 BAL 0 0 3 0 0 2.7 3 0 1 2 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 324 5 46 50 2 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 324

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 BAL AL $865,000
1997 BAL AL $685,000
1996 FLO NL $292,500
1995 FLO NL $134,000
1994 FLO NL $118,000
1992 TEX AL $125,000
Total Career Earnings $2,219,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe LA 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987