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Matt Williams

Retired
High Level
MLB
Years
1980-1986 (1983-1985)
Proper Name
Matthew Evan Williams
Positions
P (140)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-1 / 200
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
July 25,1959
High School
Brazoswood (Clute,TX)
Colleges
Rice University (Houston,TX)
Drafted/Signed
1981-1-5-Toronto Blue Jays
MLB Debut
August 2,1983
MLBAM ID
124327
Retrosheet#
willm001
More Player Information
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MLB Career3-2106034.033275.291.47

[Player Notes]

[1981] 1st Round Draft Pick (#5 overall) by the Toronto Blue Jays

Pitching Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1980RiceSWCNCAA-1Jr20673.19151110104179.0574028047570001.326.490.005.356.494.561.21
1981RiceSWCNCAA-1Sr21842.26191592040123.29034310611220001.226.550.004.448.882.472.00
1981Florence Blue JaysSALATOR-21742.1815154000091.0813322227769071.198.010.202.677.523.262.81
1982Knoxville Blue JaysSouAATOR-2211134.282828101000193.1173106921310715731151.458.050.614.987.314.931.47
1983Syracuse ChiefsILAAATOR-23883.41212160000148.0106615615641169031.156.450.913.897.053.711.81
1983Toronto Blue JaysALMLBTOR45231114.6343001108.01313135750012.5014.635.637.885.6314.630.71
1984Syracuse ChiefsILAAATOR-249123.34322430880178.0172816612631188001.328.700.613.195.974.101.87
1985Syracuse ChiefsILAAATOR-257124.43222052220136.0124736714511005001.298.210.933.386.624.831.96
1985Oklahoma City 89ersAmerAAATEX-25002.2510000104.04211041001.009.002.250.009.004.500.00
1985Texas RangersALMLBTEX2925212.42630013026.02077310222001.156.921.043.467.622.422.20
1986Oklahoma City 89ersAmerAAATEX-26145.7011110000060.0784138723363011.6811.701.053.455.406.151.57
1980NCAA-1Total-------673.19151110140179.0574028047570001.326.490.005.356.494.561.21
1981NCAA-1Total-------842.26191592400123.29034310611220001.226.550.004.448.882.472.00
1981ATotal--TOR----742.1815154000091.0813322227769071.198.010.202.677.523.262.81
1982AATotal--TOR----11134.282828101000193.1173106921310715731151.458.050.614.987.314.931.47
1983AAATotal--TOR----883.41212160000148.0106615615641169031.156.450.913.897.053.711.81
1983MLBTotal--TOR----1114.6243001108.01313135750012.5014.625.627.885.6214.620.71
1984AAATotal--TOR----9123.34322430880178.0172816612631188001.328.700.613.195.974.101.87
1985AAATotal--TOR,TEX----7124.37232052320140.0128756815511046001.288.230.963.286.694.822.04
1985MLBTotal--TEX----212.42630031026.02077310222001.156.921.043.467.622.422.20
1986AAATotal--TEX----145.7011110000060.0784138723363011.6811.701.053.455.406.151.57
Tot:MLB (2 yrs)MLB325.291060042034.0332020817272011.478.742.124.507.155.291.59
Tot:AL (2 yrs)AL325.291060042034.0332020817272011.478.742.124.507.155.291.59
Tot:Minors (6 yrs)Minors43533.8013011928311100810.173839734264335607661161.328.200.713.726.744.411.81
Tot:AAA (4 yrs)AAA25363.90877614211100526.04842582284920137426041.308.280.843.446.404.411.86
Tot:AA (1 yrs)AA11134.282828101000193.1173106921310715731151.458.050.614.987.314.931.47
Tot:A (1 yrs)A742.1815154000091.0813322227769071.198.010.202.677.523.262.81
Tot:College (2 yrs)College14112.623426193801202.2147745901081790001.266.530.004.807.953.291.66

Batting Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1985Oklahoma City 89ersAmerAAATEX-25P120000000000000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1985AAATotal--TEX------120000000000000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00Amer1985
Tot:Minors (1 yrs)Minors120000000000000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00
Tot:AAA (1 yrs)AAA120000000000000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1981Florence Blue JaysSALA21P15--112322363400.9442.30.000.0010.9100.011
1982Knoxville Blue JaysSouAA22P28--192911494800.9801.70.000.0019.4100.06
1983Toronto Blue JaysALMLB23P438.0030033001.0000.80.383.422.5100.013
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1980RiceSWCNCAA-1Jr2014296015Doug Osburn--
1981RiceSWCNCAA-1Sr2134234019David Hall--Conference Tournament
1981Florence Blue JaysSALATOR2166723-15Dennis Holmberg--dnq
1982Knoxville Blue JaysSouAATOR2273712-28Larry Hardy--Lost in Semi-Finals
1983Syracuse ChiefsILAAATOR2361787-21Jim Beauchamp--dnq
1983Toronto Blue JaysALMLBTOR2389734-4Bobby Coxdnq
1984Syracuse ChiefsILAAATOR2458817-32Jim Beauchamp--dnq
1985Oklahoma City 89ersAmerAAATEX2579631-1Dave Oliver--Lost in Finals
1985Syracuse ChiefsILAAATOR2579611-22Doug Ault--Lost in Semi-Finals
1985Texas RangersALMLBTEX2562997-6Bobby Valentine, Doug Rader60,000dnq
1986Oklahoma City 89ersAmerAAATEX2663794-11Dave Oliver--dnq
11 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1985-08-29Traded from Toronto Blue Jays with Jeff Mays and Greg Ferlenda to Texas Rangers for Cliff Johnson (8/28/1985)Texas RangersNoHist
1981-06-08Signed out of draft (Rice)Toronto Blue JaysNoHist
2 record(s)

Prospect Rankings

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Glossary
yearsourcetypeteamrankview rankings
1983Baseball AmericaTeamToronto Blue Jays9View Rankings
1984Baseball AmericaTeamToronto Blue Jays4View Rankings
1985Baseball AmericaTeamToronto Blue Jays2View Rankings
3 record(s)
Prospect rankings are available since 1990 and are based on pre-season rankings from various ranking sites.

Salaries and Contracts

csv
Glossary
yearteamagesalarytm ranklg rankavg salarylg minimumservice timecontract
1985Texas Rangers2560,000--371,57160,000
1 season(s)$60,000Career Earnings
Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
66
Walks
56
Hittable
69
SO/BB
67
vsPower
69
Hitting
0
Durability
65
Team
.489

[Career Highlights]

[1980]  Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in Round #4 (#85) out of Rice (Did not sign) ... Played for Rice (NCAA-1)
[1981]  Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in Round #1 (#5) out of Rice ... Played for Rice (NCAA-1) ... Played for Florence Blue Jays (A) ... Led SAL in Home Runs per 9 Innings ... Finished top 10 in SAL in Earned Run Average, W+H Per Inning Pitched, Walks per 9 Innings, Strikeouts per 9 Innings
[1982]  Played for Knoxville Blue Jays (AA) ... Finished top 10 in Sou in Wins, Losses, Games Started, Complete Games, Innings PItched, Hits Allowed, Runs Allowed, Earned Runs Allowed, Walks Allowed, Strikeouts
[1983]  Played for Syracuse Chiefs (AAA) ... Played for Toronto Blue Jays (MLB) ... Led IL in W+H Per Inning Pitched, Hits per 9 Innings ... Finished top 10 in IL in Earned Run Average, Complete Games, Strikeouts
[1984]  Played for Syracuse Chiefs (AAA) ... Finished top 10 in IL in Losses, Innings PItched, Hits Allowed, Runs Allowed, Walks Allowed, Strikeouts
[1985]  Played for Oklahoma City 89ers (AAA) ... Played for Oklahoma City 89ers (AAA) ... Played for Syracuse Chiefs (AAA) ... Played for Texas Rangers (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in IL in Losses, Complete Games, Shutouts, Strikeouts, Strikeouts per 9 Innings
[1986]  Played for Oklahoma City 89ers (AAA)
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