Mike Matthews

Full Name: Michael Scott Matthews	Primary Position: P
Height/Weight: 6' 2"/175	First Game: May 31, 2000
Birthdate: October 24, 1973	Final Game: April 24, 2005
Birthplace: Fredericksburg, Virginia	MLB Experience: 6 years
Bat/Throw: Left/Left

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[edit] Biography

Born on October 24, 1973 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Mike Matthews (Michael Scott Matthews) played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets over the course of his 6 year career. Matthews broke into the bigs on May 31, 2000 with the St. Louis Cardinals, and put up a 3.24 ERA in 89 innings pitched in 2001, his rookie year.

Most people believe that Mike Matthews's best season was 2001, when he posted a 3.24 ERA and struck out 72 batters.

Selected by Cleveland Indians in the 2nd round of the free-agent draft (June 1, 1992 - signed June 11, 1992).
Traded by Cleveland Indians to Boston Red Sox in exchange for Jose Olmeda (August 4, 1999).
Traded by Boston Red Sox with David Benham to St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for Kent Mercker (August 24, 1999).
Traded by St. Louis Cardinals to Milwaukee Brewers (September 11, 2002) completing trade in which Milwaukee Brewers traded Jamey Wright and cash to St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for Chris Morris and a player to be named later (August 29, 2002).
Claimed on waivers by San Diego Padres from Milwaukee Brewers (March 26, 2003).
Granted free agency (December 21, 2003).
Signed by Cincinnati Reds (January 20, 2004).
Granted free agency (October 10, 2004).
Signed by New York Mets (January 31, 2005).
Granted free agency (October 3, 2005).

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