Terry Mathews
| Terry Mathews | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 5, 1964 Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S. | |
| Died: February 24, 2012 (aged 47) Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 21, 1991, for the Texas Rangers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 11, 1999, for the Kansas City Royals | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 22–21 |
| Earned run average | 4.25 |
| Strikeouts | 300 |
| Teams | |
Terry Alan Mathews (October 5, 1964 – February 24, 2012) was an American professional baseball player who pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1991 to 1999. He played for the Texas Rangers, Florida Marlins, Baltimore Orioles, and Kansas City Royals.
Mathews pitched in college at the University of Louisiana at Monroe (formerly Northeast Louisiana University).
He had a 3.38 earned run average (ERA) in 57 appearances as the Marlins' setup man in 1995. After being replaced in the role by Jay Powell and with a 4.91 ERA in 57 games in 1996, he was acquired by the Orioles from the Marlins on August 21 of that year in a transaction that was completed two days later on August 23 when Gregg Zaun was sent to Florida.[1][2]
Mathews was married with his wife Emily and they had three children, two of whom play baseball/softball. He was a school resource officer at his alma mater, Holy Savior Menard Central High School in Alexandria, Louisiana, and had also been a volunteer baseball coach there.
Mathews died from a heart attack on February 24, 2012, at the age of 47.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Maske, Mark. "Bullpen Gets a Boost with Veteran Mathews," The Washington Post, Thursday, August 22, 1996. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ^ "Zaun assigned to Marlins to complete deal," United Press International (UPI), Friday, August 23, 1996. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ^ "Former Major Leaguer Terry Mathews dies at age 47". Texas.rangers.mlb.com. June 21, 1991. Archived from the original on March 1, 2012. Retrieved February 26, 2012.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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