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Tom Matchick

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1967-1976 (1967-1972)
Proper Name
John Thomas Matchick
Positions
SS (110) ... 3B (77) ... 2B (72) ... 1B (12) ... P (1) ... OF (1)
Positions
SS - 3B - 2B - 1B - P - OF
Height / Weight
6-0 / 175
Bats / Throws
Left / Right
Death Date
January 4,2022   Age:  78.119
High School
Hazle Township (Hazleton,PA)
Drafted/Signed
UDFA: 1962-St. Louis Cardinals
Signing Bonus
$ 17,000
MLBAM ID
118413
Retrosheet#
matct101
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career826631784646.215.524

[Player Notes]

[1968] World Series Champion with Detroit Tigers

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1967Detroit TigersALMLBDET4323SS861100000002000001601.167.167.167.334.000.000.2500.0033.330.000.00
1968Detroit TigersALMLBDET224SS8022718466231402104642133652441135.203.248.286.534.119.083.2404.1018.854.6075.67
1969Detroit TigersALMLBDET2252B-3B94298257211203230155101238873161359.242.276.292.568.111.050.2894.7516.143.400.00
1970Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS3263B-SS101421000001220000011601.071.188.071.259.071.000.08312.5012.501.000.00
1970Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA1926SS55158113132011005231102838165526.196.226.241.467.076.045.2303.0313.944.600.00
1971Milwaukee BrewersALMLBMIL22273B421146251017327230100129122223.219.264.254.518.105.035.2675.7418.853.29114.00
1972Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL32283B-3B390200000101000002902.222.222.222.444-0.111.000.2500.0011.110.000.00
1967MLBTotal--DET------861100000002000001601.167.167.167.333.000.000.2500.0033.33AL1967
1968MLBTotal--DET------8022718466231402104642133652441135.203.248.286.534.119.084.2404.1018.854.6075.67AL1968
1969MLBTotal--DET------94298257211203230155101238873161359.242.276.292.568.111.050.2894.7516.143.40AL1969
1970MLBTotal--KCA,BOS------65172133232011017251102839181527.186.222.227.449.076.041.2183.8713.813.57AL1970
1971MLBTotal--MIL------421146251017327230100129122223.219.264.254.519.105.035.2675.7418.853.29114.00AL1971
1972MLBTotal--BAL------390200000101000002902.222.222.222.444-0.111.000.2500.0011.11AL1972
Tot:MLB (6 yrs)MLB29282663178216464663914855382022387831147.215.254.270.524.102.054.2574.4416.863.79206.50
Tot:AL (6 yrs)AL29282663178216464663914855382022387831147.215.254.270.524.102.054.2574.4416.863.79206.50

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1976Syracuse ChiefsILAAANYA-32000.0010000101.00000201002.000.000.0018.000.000.000.00
1976AAATotal--NYA----000.0010001001.00000201002.000.000.0018.000.000.000.00
Tot:Minors (1 yrs)Minors000.0010001001.00000201002.000.000.0018.000.000.000.00
Tot:AAA (1 yrs)AAA000.0010001001.00000201002.000.000.0018.000.000.000.00

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1968Detroit TigersWorld SeriesPlayoffs24330000000001000000300.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0033.330.000.00
Tot:Playoffs (1 Yrs)Playoffs330000000001000000300.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0033.33
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1967Detroit TigersALMLB23SS1-1.0100011001.0001.01.009.000.612.54
1968Detroit TigersALMLB24SS59-369.05311892018017100.9502.90.464.1436.473.82
1968Detroit TigersALMLB242B13-93.2253417605900.9834.50.635.678.016.33
1968Detroit TigersALMLB241B6-24.0282043030001.0005.01.2511.253.77.55
1969Detroit TigersALMLB252B47-392.28912263221721100.9724.50.544.8629.050.02
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1967Detroit TigersALMLBDET2391713-8Mayo Smithdnq
1968Detroit TigersALMLBDET24103591-80Mayo SmithWon World Series (Cardinals)
1969Detroit TigersALMLBDET2590722-94Mayo Smithdnq
1970Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS2687753-10Eddie Kaskodnq
1970Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2665974-55Bob Lemon, Charlie Metrodnq
1971Milwaukee BrewersALMLBMIL2769926-42Dave Bristoldnq
1972Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2880743-3Earl Weaverdnq
1976Syracuse ChiefsILAAANYA3282575-1Bobby Cox--League Champions
8 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1973-04-05Traded from Baltimore Orioles to New York Yankees for Frank BakerNew York YankeesNoHist
1971-10-22Traded from Milwaukee Brewers with Bruce Look to Baltimore Orioles for Mike Ferraro and Michael HersonBaltimore OriolesNoHist
1971-05-11Traded from Kansas City Royals to Milwaukee Brewers for Ted SavageMilwaukee BrewersNoHist
1970-05-28Traded from Boston Red Sox to Kansas City Royals for Mike FioreKansas City RoyalsNoHist
1969-12-13Traded from Detroit Tigers to Boston Red Sox for Dalton JonesBoston Red SoxNoHist
1962-11-26Selected from St. Louis Cardinals by Detroit Tigers in first year minor league draftDetroit TigersNoHist
1962-01-01Signed as amateur free agentSt. Louis CardinalsNoHist
7 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Speed
65
Power
30
Contact
49
XBH
30
RBIs
41
Runs
35
Hitting
43
Durability
26
Team
.528

[Career Highlights]

[1962]  Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in Round #0 (#0) ... Signing Scout: Ollie Vanek
[1967]  Played for Detroit Tigers (MLB)
[1968]  Played for Detroit Tigers (MLB) ... Played in World Series for Detroit Tigers ... World Series Champion with Detroit Tigers
[1969]  Played for Detroit Tigers (MLB)
[1970]  Played for Boston Red Sox (MLB) ... Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB)
[1971]  Played for Milwaukee Brewers (MLB)
[1972]  Played for Baltimore Orioles (MLB)
Show full Career Summary [1962-1976]
Page Last Updated: 2/20/2025 12:51:02 PM