Standard Batting

Standard Batting
Year Age Tm Lg G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB Pos Awards
197221SFGNL20716211181141401713.290.357.532.88914833101127/9H
197322SFGNL14860554074162221012581755883.300.367.444.812121240121337*7/H9RoY-1
197423SFGNL1546385618716127616821197069.287.368.442.810122248153225*7/H
197524SFGNL1164944256711922312581346553.280.377.431.807121183132025*7/H
197625SFGNL1566715877916428420841257594.279.359.443.80212526081263*7/H
197726ATLNL1486275558915725517642286790.283.362.438.799104243132213*7/H
197827ATLNL129542474751352051862876192.285.366.462.828120219162142*9/H7
197928ATLNL1566956319719234527901866075.304.363.502.86512831760135*9AS,MVP-26
198029ATLNL1556195717915917319751134293.278.325.419.744104239160152*9H/7
198130PHINL101428359621082139671525942.301.398.451.84913716283162*7/HMVP-13
198231PHINL1626906168917331119832146687.281.349.427.776114263232061*7/HMVP-23
198332PHINL1325264466611518210501396981.258.352.374.72710316780473*7H
198433CHCNL147608491101143212148217810397.291.410.428.8381292101031102*7/HMVP-5
198534CHCNL9736229845701201340205964.235.362.406.768107121820327H
198635CHCNL12343237049961612146326059.259.361.478.8391241771500217H
198736TOTMLB89181161133940323011933.242.320.323.643695270011HD/7
198736CHCNL444642311300800411.262.326.333.659741410001H/7
198736SEAAL45135119102810315011522.235.319.319.638673860010DH
16 Yrs2033818971471083201131951234978183749401125.281.364.439.802118313417921196246
162 Game Avg.1626535708616025419781567590.281.364.439.802118250142254
G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB Pos Awards
SFG (5 yrs)5942479217531862410024642965324275312.287.367.443.81012396449781422
CHC (4 yrs)41114481201198320523481762210226231.266.381.435.8151205223451156
ATL (4 yrs)588248322313406439618812915924230350.288.354.456.810114101851451312
PHI (3 yrs)39516441421217396706382004915194210.279.363.417.7801175923955196
SEA (1 yr)45135119102810315011522.235.319.319.638673860010
NL (16 yrs)1988805470281073198331851231963183739251103.282.365.441.805119309617321196146
AL (1 yr)45135119102810315011522.235.319.319.638673860010
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Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Gary Matthews?

Gary Matthews is 73 years old.

When was Gary Matthews born?

Gary Matthews was born on July 5, 1950.

Where was Gary Matthews born?

Gary Matthews was born in San Fernando, CA.

How tall is Gary Matthews?

Gary Matthews is 6-2 (188 cm) tall.

How much did Gary Matthews weigh when playing?

Gary Matthews weighed 185 lbs (83 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Gary Matthews play?

Gary Matthews played 16 seasons.

Is Gary Matthews in the Hall of Fame?

Gary Matthews has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

When was Gary Matthews drafted?

Gary Matthews was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 1st round (17th) of the 1968 MLB June Amateur Draft from San Fernando HS (San Fernando, CA).

What position did Gary Matthews play?

Gary Matthews was a Leftfielder.

How many hits did Gary Matthews have?

Gary Matthews had 2,011 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Gary Matthews have?

Gary Matthews had 234 home runs over his career.

What was Gary Matthews' average?

Gary Matthews had a .281 average over his career.

How many teams has Gary Matthews played for?

Gary Matthews played for 5 teams; the San Francisco Giants, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners.

How many World Series has Gary Matthews won?

Gary Matthews has never won a World Series.

When did Gary Matthews retire?

Gary Matthews last played in 1987.

What are Gary Matthews' nicknames?

Sarge is a nickname for Gary Matthews.

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