Matt Wise
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000-2008)
Matt Wise was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2008 for the Anaheim Angels, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the New York Mets, a span of 9 seasons. Across 209 career appearances, he went 17-22 with a 4.23 ERA and 244 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 1117.0.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-08-02
- Last Game
- 2008-05-26
Full name: Matthew John Wise
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | ANA | AL | 3 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.1 | 40 | 23 | 13 | 20 | 5.54 | 4.77 (-16%) | -798.6 |
| 2001 | ANA | AL | 1 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.1 | 47 | 24 | 18 | 50 | 4.38 | 4.42 (+1%) | -887.3 |
| 2002 | ANA | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.1 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3.24 | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | MIL | NL | 1 | 2 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.2 | 51 | 26 | 15 | 30 | 4.44 | 4.46 (avg) | 1125.7 |
| 2005 | MIL | NL | 4 | 4 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 64.1 | 37 | 24 | 25 | 62 | 3.36 | 4.29 (+22%) | 1108.5 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | 5 | 6 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.1 | 45 | 19 | 14 | 27 | 3.86 | 4.53 (+15%) | -270.4 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | 3 | 2 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 53.2 | 61 | 25 | 17 | 43 | 4.19 | 4.47 (+6%) | 839.1 |
| 2008 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 6.43 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 17 | 22 | 209 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 317.0 | 298 | 149 | 106 | 244 | 4.23 | — | 1,117 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 209 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .286 | .286 | .286 | .571 | 0 |
Career AVG .286 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — +7.4% above league average.
Career OBP .286 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.
Career SLG .286 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 32.7% below league average.
Career OPS .571 vs. league average .760 across their career seasons — 24.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | ANA | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | ANA | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | ANA | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | MIL | NL | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | MIL | NL | 49 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | 40 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | 56 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | NYN | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 209 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 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 (418 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 106 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| Away | 103 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .250 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 106 | 156.1 | 150 | 77 | 59 | 132 | 4.43 |
| Away | 103 | 160.2 | 148 | 72 | 47 | 112 | 4.03 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-05-26 | NYN | MIA | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-05-25 | NYN | COL | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-05-20 | NYN | ATL | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-05-20 | NYN | ATL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-05-15 | NYN | WAS | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008-05-13 | NYN | WAS | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-04-01 | NYN | MIA | L | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008-03-31 | NYN | MIA | — | 0.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-19 | MIL | HOU | L | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-16 | MIL | CIN | — | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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 | 209 |
Salary History
Matt Wise's recorded salaries total $3,755,000 over 6 seasons, 2001 to 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Wise's career ran from 2000 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2000, 2002, and 2004.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NYN | NL | $1,200,000 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | $1,050,000 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | $650,000 |
| 2005 | MIL | NL | $345,000 |
| 2003 | ANA | AL | $302,500 |
| 2001 | ANA | AL | $207,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $3,755,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Fullerton | Fullerton | CA | 1996, 1997 |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu | CA | 1994, 1995 |
Matt Wise: the record in brief
Matt Wise played a first major league game on August 2, 2000 and a last one on May 26, 2008. Club by club, the record runs the Anaheim Angels (2000 to 2002), the Milwaukee Brewers (2004 to 2007), and the New York Mets (2008). Wise played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on November 18, 1975, in Montclair, CA, USA, Wise was listed at 6-foot-4 and 190 pounds. On the record, Matt Wise was born Matthew John Wise.
Wise's career pitching line is 17 wins, 22 losses and a 4.23 ERA over 209 appearances. The totals include 244 strikeouts. Wise's 4.23 ERA was close to the 4.44 league figure for those seasons. Wise won 5 games in 2006, the most of any season listed. 2005 produced Wise's most strikeouts, 62. 2005 was Wise's sharpest full season, a 3.36 ERA against the league's 4.29. Wise's career Pitcher PIV, which scores run prevention against each season's league, is 1,117.0.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matt Wise
- What years did Matt Wise play?
- Matt Wise played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2008.
- Was Matt Wise a pitcher?
- Yes. Matt Wise pitched in the major leagues, recording 17 wins and 244 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Matt Wise hit?
- Matt Wise hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Matt Wise play for?
- Matt Wise played for 3 teams: the Anaheim Angels (2000–2002), the Milwaukee Brewers (2004–2007), and the New York Mets (2008).
- What were Matt Wise's career stats?
- In 209 games, Matt Wise went 17-22 with a 4.23 ERA, 244 strikeouts, 317.0 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- How much did Matt Wise earn in his career?
- Matt Wise's recorded salaries total $3,755,000 over 6 seasons, 2001 to 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Wise's career ran from 2000 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2000, 2002, and 2004.
- What was Matt Wise's salary?
- Matt Wise's last recorded salary was $1,200,000, in 2008. His highest recorded salary was $1,200,000, in 2008, and his lowest was $207,500, in 2001. The Salary History table lists each season from 2001 to 2008.
- What position did Matt Wise play?
- Matt Wise played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Matt Wise and how much did he weigh?
- Matt Wise was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Matt Wise's career ERA?
- Matt Wise finished with a 4.23 career ERA, going 17-22 with 244 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Matt Wise have?
- Matt Wise recorded 244 career strikeouts.
- Is Matt Wise in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Matt Wise has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.