Matt Zieser

Born: 9/25/1888 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 6/10/1942 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-27 | Final Game: 1914-05-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Mathias John Zieser

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Biography

Matt Zieser, born in 1888, had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned from April 27, 1914, to May 11, 1914. As a position player, Zieser played in two games during the 1914 season, a time marked by the burgeoning popularity of the sport and the transition towards a more modern style of play. Despite his limited opportunities at the major league level, Zieser's presence on a roster during this era reflects the competitive nature of baseball and the ever-changing dynamics of player development. Throughout his short stint, Zieser did not record any hits, home runs, runs batted in, or stolen bases, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. While his playing time was minimal, Zieser's inclusion in the league highlights the challenges many players faced in securing lasting careers in baseball during the early 20th century. His time in the majors may have been fleeting, but it serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to make their mark in America’s pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	0	0	0	0	10.0	9	2	0	8	0	1.80	0

Career ERA 1.80 vs. league average 2.93 across their career seasons — 38.5% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1914	BOS	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	10.0	9	2	8	0	1.80	2.93 (+39%)	-559.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1914	BOS	AL	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	1	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	BOS	P	2	0	1	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2