Steven Matz, baseball player, 2015

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

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

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

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