Jim Mattox
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1922-1923)
Jim Mattox was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1923 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 2 seasons. In 51 career games, he hit .253 with 21 hits and 4 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 168 lb
- Died
- 10/12/1973 in Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1922-04-30
- Last Game
- 1923-09-30
Full name: James Powell Mattox
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 83 | 15 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .253 | .279 | .325 | .604 | -102 |
Career AVG .253 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.
Career OBP .279 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.
Career SLG .325 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.
Career OPS .604 vs. league average .739 across their career seasons — 18.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | PIT | NL | 29 | 51 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .294 | .285 (+3%) | .345 (-11%) | .397 (-11%) | .743 (-11%) | -101.7 |
| 1923 | PIT | NL | 22 | 32 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 51 | 83 | 15 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .253 | — | — | — | — | -102 | ||
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 (51 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 34 | 60 | 12 | 16 | 0 | 2 | .267 |
| Away | 17 | 23 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | .217 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923-09-30 | PIT | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-09-24 | PIT | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1923-09-21 | PIT | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-09-09 | PIT | CIN | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-08-31 | PIT | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1923-08-30 | PIT | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-08-29 | PIT | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-08-12 | PIT | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-08-08 | PIT | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-08-07 | PIT | PHI | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 29 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington and Lee University | Lexington | VA | 1919, 1920 |
Jim Mattox: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jim Mattox debuted on April 30, 1922 and played a final game on September 30, 1923. All of the seasons listed were played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Mattox, a catcher by primary position, threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Height and weight on file: 168 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. Mattox was born on December 17, 1896, in Leesville, VA, USA. Mattox died on October 12, 1973, in Myrtle Beach, SC, USA. The given name on file is James Powell Mattox.
Mattox's career batting table shows 51 games, 83 at bats and 21 hits, a .253 average, plus 4 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .279 and the slugging percentage .325, for an OPS of .604. Set against a .284 league average for the same years, Mattox's .253 average sits 11.0% below it. By OPS the gap is 18.2% below league average (.604 against .739). 1922 produced Mattox's most hits, 15 of them for the Pittsburgh Pirates. 1922 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .294 against a league .285, a 3% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Mattox
- What years did Jim Mattox play?
- Jim Mattox played in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1923.
- Was Jim Mattox a pitcher?
- No. Jim Mattox was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Jim Mattox hit?
- Jim Mattox hit 0 career home runs with 21 hits.
- What teams did Jim Mattox play for?
- Jim Mattox played for one team, the Pittsburgh Pirates (1922–1923).
- What were Jim Mattox's career stats?
- In 51 games, Jim Mattox had 21 hits, 4 RBI, and 15 runs, with a .253 batting average.
- What position did Jim Mattox play?
- Jim Mattox played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Mattox and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Mattox was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 168 pounds.
- What was Jim Mattox's career batting average?
- Jim Mattox batted .253 over his career, with 21 hits in 83 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Mattox have?
- Jim Mattox drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Mattox in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Mattox has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.