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Joe Mather

Hitting Coach - Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB) [2025]
High Level
MLB
Years
2001-2014 (2008-2012)
Proper Name
Joseph Paul Mather
Positions
OF (409) ... RF (229) ... 1B (177) ... 3B (157) ... CF (92) ... LF (71) ... SS (4) ... P (2)
Positions
OF - RF - 1B - 3B - CF - LF - SS - P
Height / Weight
6-4 / 215
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
July 23,1982
High School
Mountain Pointe (Phoenix,AZ)
Signing Bonus
$ 375,000
Service Time
2.054 (2013)
MLB Debut
May 30,2008
MLBAM ID
458628
Retrosheet#
mathj002
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career4934910814497.219.628

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
2001Johnson City CardinalsAppRkSLN25183B45165254130521227603120559178833.248.288.358.646.152.110.3533.9333.718.5733.00
2002Johnson City CardinalsAppRkSLN-193B62224295215283991275730205952562527.232.320.424.744.348.192.27310.5522.272.1128.00
2003New Jersey CardinalsNYPLA-SLN11201B65196234512122244183863004652231530.230.314.332.646.194.102.2768.0717.042.1198.00
2004New Jersey CardinalsNYPLA-SLN25213B380100002002000001801.125.125.125.250.250.000.1670.0025.000.000.00
2004Peoria ChiefsMidwASLN-21OF-3B652413461182731332470500021042702734.253.333.432.765.278.179.3298.8925.932.9234.43
2005Quad Cities SwingMidwASLN722OF54209304615293300204930238922342620.220.295.440.735.316.220.2428.5520.942.4523.22
2005Palm Beach CardinalsFSLA+SLN3422OF57200375512282740123993115952252233.275.342.475.817.280.200.3055.3317.333.2525.00
2006Palm Beach CardinalsFSLA+SLN2523OF124443641193311674903691834382024945069.269.332.456.788.289.187.3037.2918.422.5327.69
2007Springfield CardinalsTexAASLN-241B-OF6423448711701846402932513621422723536.303.387.607.994.444.304.28310.6611.761.1013.00
2007Memphis RedbirdsPCLAAASLN-24OF702533261101133160235110200121122882437.241.329.443.772.316.202.2547.9917.712.2219.46
2008Memphis RedbirdsPCLAAASLN2125OF5921145641421741723236812061332543331.303.411.6301.041.502.327.29412.6014.171.1312.41
2008St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN6225LF-RF5413320327081810123210112631471517.241.306.474.780.331.233.2558.1621.772.6716.63
2009Gulf Coast CardinalsGCLRkSLN-26RF3812100300310000031111.250.455.375.830.500.125.28627.279.090.330.00
2009Springfield CardinalsTexAASLN-26RF-3B1758812303110251110101246566.207.277.414.691.259.207.2007.6916.922.2019.33
2009Memphis RedbirdsPCLAAASLN2126RF39136122462114719272031237150915.176.233.272.505.206.096.2076.0018.003.00136.00
2010Memphis RedbirdsPCLAAASLN2127RF9133555921841046643774202151483763260.275.348.442.790.284.167.3249.8419.682.0033.50
2010St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN2227CF-RF366071340031121102002176449.217.242.283.525.100.066.2653.1317.195.500.00
2011Colorado Springs Sky SoxPCLAAACOL2928RF-CF552093667141631301839007081012342146.321.363.483.846.263.162.3577.6916.672.1734.83
2011Gwinnett BravesILAAAATL4281B18621316501421814000042470610.258.343.387.730.274.129.31911.4320.001.7562.00
2011Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL428rf3675416401901623020212383511.213.272.307.579.160.094.2947.2327.713.8375.00
2012Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2129CF-LF103225184711051952144611214732431631.209.256.324.580.191.115.2395.7618.933.2945.00
2013Lancaster BarnstormersAtlIndy--301B-OF134841330241011100100225058.271.280.458.738.229.187.3062.0022.0011.0024.00
2013Pensacola Blue WahoosSouAACIN31301B-LF318661540210111428011042510269.174.287.291.578.279.117.22813.7327.452.0043.00
2014Bridgeport BluefishAtlIndy--311B-OF391201429612141020261121043144920.242.350.358.708.292.116.28713.8918.061.3060.00
2001RkTotal--SLN------45165254130521227603120559178833.248.288.358.646.152.109.3533.9333.718.5733.00App2001
2002RkTotal--SLN------62224295215283991275730205952562527.232.320.424.744.348.192.27310.5522.272.1128.00App2002
2003A-Total--SLN------65196234512122244183863004652231530.230.314.332.645.194.102.2768.0717.042.1198.00NYPL2003
2004A-,ATotal--SLN------682493462182731532472500021052782735.249.327.422.749.277.173.3248.6325.903.0035.57NYPL2004
2005A,A+Total--SLN------11140967101274176040328812334131874594853.247.318.457.775.298.210.2746.9719.172.7524.06Midw2005
2006A+Total--SLN------124443641193311674903691834382024945069.269.332.456.788.289.187.3037.2918.422.5327.69FSL2006
2007AA,AAATotal--SLN------134487801322713177100528315336142545605973.271.357.522.879.378.251.2699.2914.821.6015.71Tex2007
2008AAATotal--SLN------5921145641421741723236812061332543331.303.411.6301.041.502.327.29412.6014.171.1312.41PCL2008
2008MLBTotal--SLN------5413320327081810123210112631471517.241.306.474.780.331.233.2558.1621.772.6716.63NL2008
2009Rk,AA,AAATotal--SLN------59202213810242873173930413642261622.188.257.317.573.233.129.2097.5217.262.2950.50GCL2009
2010AAATotal--SLN------9133555921841046643774202151483763260.275.348.442.790.284.167.3249.8419.682.0033.50PCL2010
2010MLBTotal--SLN------366071340031121102002176449.217.242.283.525.100.067.2653.1317.195.50NL2010
2011AAATotal--ATL,COL------7327149831917355126530070121253042756.306.359.461.820.266.155.3498.5517.432.0438.71IL2011
2011MLBTotal--ATL------3675416401901623020212383511.213.272.307.578.160.093.2947.2327.713.8375.00NL2011
2012MLBTotal--CHN------103225184711051952144611214732431631.209.256.324.581.191.116.2395.7618.933.2945.00NL2012
2013IndyTotal--------134841330241011100100225058.271.280.458.738.229.188.3062.0022.0011.0024.00Atl2013
2013AATotal--CIN------318661540210111428011042510269.174.287.291.578.279.116.22813.7327.452.0043.00Sou2013
2014IndyTotal--------391201429612141020261121043144920.242.350.358.708.292.117.28713.8918.061.3060.00Atl2014
Tot:MLB (4 yrs)MLB2294934910826014497434112253491765374068.219.271.357.628.213.138.2546.3320.863.2935.21
Tot:NL (4 yrs)NL2294934910826014497434112253491765374068.219.271.357.628.213.138.2546.3320.863.2935.21
Tot:Minors (12 yrs)Minors9223278498844200201264846921322719651530158114623710346498.257.333.446.779.301.189.2928.6819.382.2326.02
Tot:AAA (5 yrs)AAA3321206193324671048167318127241223142375551372125199.269.346.460.806.316.192.2969.2617.571.9025.13
Tot:AA (3 yrs)AA11237862982402367534871625671914394751.259.348.505.853.378.246.26010.9316.171.4816.43
Tot:A+ (2 yrs)A+1816431011744532410113048130176541329771972102.271.335.462.797.286.191.3046.6818.082.7126.79
Tot:A (2 yrs)A11945064107334166433441198023101965045354.238.315.436.751.296.198.2878.7323.612.7028.13
Tot:A- (2 yrs)A-68204234612122264184063004662311531.225.307.324.631.196.098.2727.7917.322.22102.00
Tot:Rk (3 yrs)Rk11039755951921363113371186140101574453461.239.311.395.706.270.156.3048.3126.523.1930.54
Tot:Indy (2 yrs)Indy5216818429141820213711310651941428.250.332.387.719.274.137.29210.8219.071.7642.00

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
2010St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN2227019.0010001102.02220300012.509.000.0013.500.009.000.00
2012Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2129000.0010001100.11000000003.0027.000.000.000.000.000.00
2010MLBTotal--SLN----019.0010001102.02220300012.509.000.0013.500.009.000.00
2012MLBTotal--CHN----000.0010001100.11000000003.0027.000.000.000.000.00
Tot:MLB (2 yrs)MLB017.7120002202.13220300012.5711.570.0011.570.007.710.00
Tot:NL (2 yrs)NL017.7120002202.13220300012.5711.570.0011.570.007.710.00

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
2007Mesa Solar SoxArizona Fall LeagueAFL2462126000110340000062406.286.375.286.661.190.000.35312.5016.671.330.00
2008St. Louis CardinalsMLB Spring TrainingSpring2518384114114104820000204465.289.386.526.912.368.237.3459.0918.182.0038.00
2009St. Louis CardinalsMLB Spring TrainingSpring262775917512181021601501308389.227.232.400.632.213.173.2422.4119.288.0037.50
2010St. Louis CardinalsMLB Spring TrainingSpring2724641114601120181010000237377.219.315.359.674.250.140.24510.9613.701.2564.00
2011Atlanta BravesMLB Spring TrainingSpring2825556820031041510001106026.145.217.182.399.127.037.2006.6725.003.750.00
2012Chicago CubsMLB Spring TrainingSpring292668162610131541570000347731412.382.425.6911.116.426.309.3976.859.591.4022.67
2013Philadelphia PhilliesMLB Spring TrainingSpring3081101000100140000111201.091.167.091.258.091.000.1438.3333.334.000.00
Tot:AFL (1 Yrs)AFL62126000110340000062406.286.375.286.661.190.000.35312.5016.671.33
Tot:Spring (6 Yrs)Spring1283114677273753722460415061313453740.248.305.421.726.267.174.2816.9617.392.5044.43
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
2001Johnson City CardinalsAppRk183B41--235088817300.9011.80.000.0062.191.11
2001Johnson City CardinalsAppRk18SS4--47001111001.0002.80.000.006.18.93
2002Johnson City CardinalsAppRk193B57--3512120617615600.8862.70.000.0085.191.91
2002Johnson City CardinalsAppRk191B4--214032525001.0006.30.000.006.06.54
2003New Jersey CardinalsNYPLA-201B63--4933834053453100.9948.40.000.0086.396.91
Show all fielding records and totals
Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
2001Johnson City CardinalsAppRkSLN1831354-45Chris Maloney--dnq
2002Johnson City CardinalsAppRkSLN1929384-62Brian Rupp--dnq
2003New Jersey CardinalsNYPLA-SLN2031425-65Tommy Shields--dnq
2004New Jersey CardinalsNYPLA-SLN2141342-3Tommy Shields--dnq
2004Peoria ChiefsMidwASLN2175643-65Joseph Cunningham--Lost in 1st Round
2005Quad Cities SwingMidwASLN2272672-54Joseph Cunningham--Lost in 1st Round
2005Palm Beach CardinalsFSLA+SLN2269713-57Ron Warner--League Champions
2006Palm Beach CardinalsFSLA+SLN2375602-124Ron Warner--Lost in 1st Round
2007Springfield CardinalsTexAASLN2473631-64Ron Warner--Lost in Finals
2007Memphis RedbirdsPCLAAASLN2457874-70Chris Maloney--dnq
2008Memphis RedbirdsPCLAAASLN2575672-59Chris Maloney--dnq
2008St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN2586764-54Tony La Russa390,000dnq
2009Gulf Coast CardinalsGCLRkSLN2625313-3Steven Turco--dnq
2009Springfield CardinalsTexAASLN2671693-17Ron Warner--Lost in Semi-Finals
2009Memphis RedbirdsPCLAAASLN2677671-39Chris Maloney--League Champions
2010Memphis RedbirdsPCLAAASLN2782622-91Chris Maloney--Lost in Finals
2010St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN2786762-36Tony La Russa400,000dnq
2011Gwinnett BravesILAAAATL2878652-18Dave Brundage--dnq
2011Colorado Springs Sky SoxPCLAAACOL2864803-55Stu Cole--dnq
2011Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL2889732-36Fredi Gonzalez414,000dnq
2012Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN29611015-103Dale Sveum490,000dnq
2013Lancaster BarnstormersAtlIndy3072673-13Butch Hobson--dnq
2013Pensacola Blue WahoosSouAACIN3059795-31--dnq
2014Bridgeport BluefishAtlIndy3147934-39Willie Upshaw--dnq
24 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
2015MissoulaPioRkMinorARIManager4233.56010.0League Champions
2016MissoulaPioRkMinorARIManager3342.440314.0dnq
2017JacksonSouAAMinorARICoach7169.507320.0dnq
2018VisaliaCalifA+MinorARIManager7070.50027.0Lost in Finals
2020Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINAssistant Hitting Coach3129.51723.0Lost in Wild Card Series (Braves)
2021Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINAssistant Hitting Coach8379.512312.0dnq
2022Arizona DiamondbacksNLMLBMLBARIHitting Coach7488.457437.0dnq
2023Arizona DiamondbacksNLMLBMLBARIHitting Coach8478.519216.0Lost World Series (Rangers)
2024Arizona DiamondbacksNLMLBMLBARIHitting Coach8973.549310.5dnq
2025Arizona DiamondbacksNLMLBMLBARIHitting Coach0000.0-
10 record(s)

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
2013-06-26Released by RedsNoFree Agt
2013-05-05Signed to minor league contract - Indy LeaguesCincinnati RedsPensacola (AA)NoMinors
2013-03-09Released by PhilliesNoFree Agt
2013-01-24Signed to minor league contractPhiladelphia PhilliesNoMinors
2012-10-31Elected free agencyNoFree Agt
2012-10-26Outrighted to minorsChicago CubsNoMinors
2012-04-04Contract purchased from Iowa (AAA)Chicago CubsYesActive
2012-01-04Signed to minor league contractChicago CubsNoHist
2011-11-02Granted free agencyNoHist
2011-07-07Signed to minor league contractColorado RockiesNoHist
Show all transactions

Prospect Rankings

csv
Glossary
yearsourcetypeteamrankview rankings
2008Baseball AmericaTeamSt. Louis Cardinals13View Rankings
1 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
2001St. Louis Cardinals375,000Signing Bonus
2008St. Louis Cardinals25390,000--2,925,679390,000
2010St. Louis Cardinals27400,000--3,014,572400,000
2011Atlanta Braves28414,000--3,095,183414,000
2012Chicago Cubs29490,000236543,213,479480,000
5 season(s)$2,069,000Career Earnings
Talent Ratings
Speed
59
Power
71
Contact
46
XBH
75
RBIs
63
Runs
58
Hitting
44
Durability
58
Team
.508

[Career Highlights]

[2001]  Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in Round #3 (#104) out of Mountain Pointe (Phoenix,AZ) ... Signing Scout: Manny Guerra ... Played for Johnson City Cardinals (Rk) ... High School All-American - 2nd Team
[2002]  Played for Johnson City Cardinals (Rk) ... Finished top 10 in App in Extra Base Hits
[2003]  Played for New Jersey Cardinals (A-)
[2004]  Played for New Jersey Cardinals (A-) ... Played for Peoria Chiefs (A)
[2005]  Played for Quad Cities Swing (A) ... Played for Palm Beach Cardinals (A+)
[2006]  Played for Palm Beach Cardinals (A+) ... Finished top 10 in FSL in Doubles, Extra Base Hits
[2007]  Played for Springfield Cardinals (AA) ... Played for Memphis Redbirds (AAA) ... Played in the Arizona Fall League for the Mesa Solar Sox ... Finished top 10 in PCL in Hit By Pitch ... Finished top 10 in Tex in Home Runs, Intentional Walks
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