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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | TEX | AL | 4 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 57.3 | 54 | 23 | 18 | 51 | 3.61 | 1024.8 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 2 | 4 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.3 | 48 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 5.95 | -1393.6 |
| 1994 | MIA | NL | 2 | 1 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.0 | 45 | 16 | 9 | 21 | 3.35 | - |
| 1995 | MIA | NL | 4 | 4 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 82.7 | 70 | 31 | 27 | 72 | 3.38 | - |
| 1996 | BAL | AL | 2 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 3.38 | -179.0 |
| 1996 | MIA | NL | 2 | 4 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 55.0 | 59 | 30 | 27 | 49 | 4.91 | - |
| 1997 | BAL | AL | 4 | 4 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 63.3 | 63 | 31 | 36 | 39 | 4.41 | -1340.2 |
| 1998 | BAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.3 | 26 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 6.20 | -1398.8 |
| 1999 | KCR | AL | 2 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39.0 | 44 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 4.38 | - |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | TEX | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | MIA | NL | 24 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | MIA | NL | 57 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.462 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | BAL | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | MIA | NL | 57 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | BAL | AL | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | BAL | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | KCR | AL | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | TEX | P | 34 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | TEX | P | 40 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | FLO | P | 24 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | FLO | P | 57 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | BAL | P | 14 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | FLO | P | 57 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | BAL | P | 57 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | BAL | P | 17 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | KCA | P | 24 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
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 |