William Matthews (baseball)

Summary

William Calvin Matthews (January 5, 1877 – January 23, 1946) was a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1909 season. He was born in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania.

William Matthews
Pitcher
Born: (1877-01-05)January 5, 1877
Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania
Died: January 23, 1946(1946-01-23) (aged 68)
Mount Carbon, Pennsylvania
Batted: Unknown
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 28, 1909, for the Boston Red Sox
Last MLB appearance
September 23, 1909, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0-0
Strikeouts6
Earned run average3.24
Teams

Matthews posted a 3.24 ERA in five appearances, including one start, six strikeout, 10 walks, 16 hits allowed, and 16.2 innings of work. He did not have a decision.

Matthews died in Mount Carbon, Pennsylvania, at age 68.

External links edit

  • Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
  • Retrosheet