Gary Matthews   |   Major Leaguer   1999-2007

Full Name:  Gary Nathaniel Matthews Jr.
Born:  August 25,1974  in  San Francisco, California
Height:  6-3  Weight:  200  Bats:  Both  Throws:  Right
High School:  Granada Hills (Granada Hills,CA)
College:  Mission College


Son of Gary MatthewsBaseball Lists:  Hitting for the Cycle

Drafted:  Selected by Minnesota Twins in 38th Round (1074th overall) of 1992 amateur entry draft (June-Reg)  ... Selected by San Diego Padres in 13rd Round (366th overall) of 1993 amateur entry draft (June-Reg)  

Transactions:   [May 25,1994] - signed  [Mar 23,2000] - Traded by Padres to Cubs for Rodney Myers.  [Aug 10,2001] - Claimed on waivers by Pirates from Cubs.  [Dec 28,2001] - Purchased by Mets from Pirates.  [Apr 3,2002] - Traded by Mets to Orioles for John Bale.  [May 23,2003] - Claimed on waivers by Padres from Orioles.  [Nov 24,2003] - Claimed on waivers by Braves from Padres.  [Apr 2,2004] - Released by Braves.  [Apr 8,2004] - Signed as Free Agent by Rangers.  [Nov 24,2006] - Signed by Angels (5-years)  

Disabled List:  [Aug 25,2002] - 15 Day Disabled list - (tendinitis in his right wrist)   [May 15,2005] - 15 Day Disabled list - (strained left hamstring)   [Jun 8,2005] - Activated   [Apr 1,2006] - 15 Day Disabled list - (strained rib cage)   [Apr 12,2006] - Activated