Matt Riley
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999-2005)
Matt Riley was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2005 for the Baltimore Orioles and the Texas Rangers, a span of 7 seasons. Across 26 career appearances, he went 5-4 with a 5.99 ERA and 78 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-09-09
- Last Game
- 2005-05-04
Full name: Matthew Paul Riley
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 6 | 7.36 | 4.71 (-56%) | -1542.0 |
| 2003 | BAL | AL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 1.80 | 4.40 (+59%) | 42.1 |
| 2004 | BAL | AL | 3 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.0 | 60 | 40 | 44 | 60 | 5.62 | 4.46 (-26%) | -1685.4 |
| 2005 | TEX | AL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.2 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 9.95 | 4.29 (-132%) | -872.5 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 5 | 4 | 26 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97.2 | 100 | 65 | 72 | 78 | 5.99 | — | -4,058 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .761 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | BAL | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | BAL | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | BAL | AL | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | TEX | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (52 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 60.0 | 67 | 40 | 47 | 46 | 6.00 |
| Away | 11 | 37.2 | 33 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 5.97 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-05-04 | TEX | OAK | — | 1.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-04-30 | TEX | BOS | — | 1.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-04-24 | TEX | NYY | — | 2.2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005-04-18 | TEX | OAK | — | 1.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005-04-12 | TEX | LAA | — | 3.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005-04-10 | TEX | SEA | W | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005-04-07 | TEX | LAA | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-30 | BAL | TOR | W | 5.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| 2004-09-25 | BAL | DET | W | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004-09-20 | BAL | BOS | — | 4.2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 26 |
Salary History
Matt Riley's recorded salaries total $638,000 over 2 seasons, 2004 to 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Riley's career ran from 1999 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 1999 and 2003.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | TEX | AL | $328,000 |
| 2004 | BAL | AL | $310,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $638,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento City College | Sacramento | CA | 1998 |
Matt Riley: the record in brief
The profile opens with Matt Riley's first major league game on September 9, 1999; the last one listed came on May 4, 2005. By club, Riley's seasons break down as the Baltimore Orioles (1999 to 2004) and the Texas Rangers (2005). Riley, born on August 2, 1979, in Antioch, CA, USA, is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw left-handed. The bio gives 6'1" and 205 pounds. On the record, Matt Riley was born Matthew Paul Riley.
The pitching table credits Riley with a 5-4 record and a 5.99 ERA in 26 games. The totals include 78 strikeouts. Against a 4.47 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.99 mark was 34.1% worse. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 5.62 in 2004, when the league's was 4.46.
The position breakdown shows 26 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 5 errors alongside 3 putouts and 8 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matt Riley
- What years did Matt Riley play?
- Matt Riley played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2005.
- Was Matt Riley a pitcher?
- Yes. Matt Riley pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 78 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Matt Riley hit?
- Matt Riley hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Matt Riley play for?
- Matt Riley played for 2 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (1999, 2003–2004) and the Texas Rangers (2005).
- What were Matt Riley's career stats?
- In 26 games, Matt Riley went 5-4 with a 5.99 ERA, 78 strikeouts, and 97.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Matt Riley earn in his career?
- Matt Riley's recorded salaries total $638,000 over 2 seasons, 2004 to 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Riley's career ran from 1999 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 1999 and 2003.
- What was Matt Riley's salary?
- Matt Riley's last recorded salary was $328,000, in 2005. His highest recorded salary was $328,000, in 2005, and his lowest was $310,000, in 2004. The Salary History table lists each season from 2004 to 2005.
- What position did Matt Riley play?
- Matt Riley played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Matt Riley and how much did he weigh?
- Matt Riley was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 205 pounds.
- What was Matt Riley's career ERA?
- Matt Riley finished with a 5.99 career ERA, going 5-4 with 78 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Matt Riley have?
- Matt Riley recorded 78 career strikeouts.
- Is Matt Riley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Matt Riley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.