Steven Matz
Born: 5/29/1991 in Stony Brook, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 2015-06-28
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 201 lbs
Full name: Steven Jakob Matz
Biography
Steven Matz, born in 1991, is an active professional baseball pitcher who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on June 28, 2015. Over his career, Matz has compiled a record of 55-60 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.29, showcasing his ability to navigate the challenges of a highly competitive league. With 881 strikeouts to his name, he demonstrates a potent combination of skill and consistency on the mound, contributing to his teams’ efforts in crucial games. Notably, he has yet to record any saves, emphasizing his primary role as a starting pitcher rather than a closer.
Matz’s career includes recognition as a Rookie of the Month, highlighting his promising start in the league. His playing style reflects a blend of traditional and modern pitching techniques, as he continues to adapt in an era where the game increasingly emphasizes strikeouts and analytics. As he remains active in the league, Matz’s ongoing contributions are closely watched by fans and analysts alike, as he seeks to further establish his legacy in the world of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 60 | 193 | 170 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 927.7 | 950 | 442 | 140 | 280 | 881 | 4.29 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NYN | NL | 4 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.7 | 34 | 9 | 10 | 34 | 2.27 | 315.5 |
| 2016 | NYN | NL | 9 | 8 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 132.3 | 129 | 50 | 31 | 129 | 3.40 | 2723.9 |
| 2017 | NYN | NL | 2 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 | 83 | 45 | 19 | 48 | 6.07 | -1165.2 |
| 2018 | NYN | NL | 5 | 11 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 154.0 | 134 | 68 | 58 | 152 | 3.97 | -1878.0 |
| 2019 | NYN | NL | 11 | 10 | 32 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 160.3 | 163 | 75 | 52 | 153 | 4.21 | -387.8 |
| 2020 | NYN | NL | 0 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.7 | 42 | 33 | 10 | 36 | 9.68 | -2548.6 |
| 2021 | TOR | AL | 14 | 7 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 150.7 | 158 | 64 | 43 | 144 | 3.82 | 1857.2 |
| 2022 | STL | NL | 5 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.0 | 50 | 28 | 10 | 54 | 5.25 | - |
| 2023 | STL | NL | 4 | 7 | 25 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 105.0 | 108 | 45 | 32 | 98 | 3.86 | - |
| 2024 | STL | NL | 1 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.3 | 49 | 25 | 15 | 33 | 5.08 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203 | 176 | 8 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 50 | 0.170 | 0.201 | 0.250 | 0.451 | -326.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NYN | NL | 6 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | NYN | NL | 24 | 36 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0.139 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | NYN | NL | 17 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | NYN | NL | 30 | 46 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.109 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | NYN | NL | 36 | 57 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0.228 | -326.6 |
| 2020 | NYN | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | TOR | AL | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | STL | NL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | STL | NL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | STL | NL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NLCS | NYN | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2015 | WS | NYN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2015 | NLDS2 | NYN | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14.7 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 3.68 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NLCS | NYN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1.93 |
| 2015 | NLDS2 | NYN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5.40 |
| 2015 | WS | NYN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3.60 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 193 | 170 | 31 | 143 | 9 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NYN | P | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | NYN | P | 22 | 22 | 4 | 27 | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 | NYN | P | 13 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | NYN | P | 30 | 30 | 2 | 25 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 | NYN | P | 32 | 30 | 5 | 22 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | NYN | P | 9 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | TOR | P | 29 | 29 | 5 | 22 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | SLN | P | 15 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | SLN | P | 25 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | SLN | P | 12 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 193 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Rookie of the Month | May |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NYN | NL | $515,750 |
| Total Career Earnings | $515,750 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 6th | 1.0 | 150 | 0 |