Matt Wagner
Born: 4/4/1972 in Cedar Falls, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 1996-06-05 | Final Game: 1996-09-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Matthew William Wagner
Biography
Matt Wagner, born in 1972, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1996 to 2006. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Wagner played in a challenging era of Major League Baseball characterized by a high offensive output and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 3-5 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 6.86. With a total of 41 strikeouts, Wagner showcased his ability to miss bats, although he did not register any saves during his time in the league.
Wagner's tenure in baseball, while not marked by extensive accolades, reflected the struggles many pitchers faced during a time when scoring was at a premium. His contributions to his teams, primarily as a reliable option in the bullpen, were significant in the context of the late 1990s and early 2000s, a period that saw the emergence of numerous pitching talents. While Wagner's statistics may not have placed him among the elite, his journey through the ranks of professional baseball is a testament to the perseverance and dedication required to compete at the highest level.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 80.0 | 91 | 61 | 15 | 38 | 41 | 6.86 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | SEA | AL | 3 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 80.0 | 91 | 61 | 38 | 41 | 6.86 | -3071.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | SEA | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 15 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | SEA | P | 15 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 15 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | MON | NL | $155,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $155,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville | AR | 1991, 1992 |
| Iowa State University | Ames | IA | 1994 |