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Mike Matheny Biography

Mike Matheny is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on September 22, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Four-time Gold Glove Award-winning Catcher who succeeded Four-time Gold Glove Award-winning catcher who replaced Tony La Russa as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals in 2012. to the role of manager for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2012

He was a part of the He played alongside Albert Pujols on the St. Louis Cardinals. St. Louis Cardinals.

Matheny’s defensive and throwing skills had drawn the notice of major league scouts, and the Toronto Blue Jays drafted him in the 31st round of the 1988 Major League Baseball Draft. They waited two days until after the draft ended to tell him of his selection, and initially refused to disclose which round they had selected him in. Two days before he was due to attend his first class at Michigan, Blue Jays general manager Pat Gillick appeared at Matheny’s home to convince him to sign. Gillick was ready to offer a deal normally reserved for second-round picks. At the time, teams held the right to negotiate with their draft picks until the moment they entered their first classroom in the following academic year. The Blue Jays called Matheny frequently until the morning of his first class, hoping he would sign. However, Matheny was convinced that he would not be a very good professional player at that point, so he chose to attend college instead. Before proceeding to his first class, he called the Blue Jays from his dormitory room to inform them of his decision.

Matheny was a member of the 1989 Connie Mack championship team. In 1990, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

With Kristen, he had five children.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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From Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Matheny was selected by the Brewers in the eighth round of the 1991 MLB draft from the University of Michigan (UM). He made his MLB debut as a member of the Milwaukee Brewers on April 7, 1994. Matheny established major league records among catchers for consecutive games played without committing an error (252), and consecutive chances fielded without an error (1,565). He is one of three catchers in major league history with an errorless season of at least 100 games, and in 2005, set a Giants single-season team record for catcher’s fielding percentage at .999. Matheny has made two World Series appearances—both with the Cardinals—one as a player (2004), and one as a manager (2013). He retired from playing in 2006 due to persisting symptoms of concussion, and has since become an advocate for its prevention and for improved catcher safety.

Mike Matheny Net Worth

Mike Matheny is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mike Matheny's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He attended the University of Michigan where he was co-captained by the baseball team.

In 2005, he was awarded the Willie Mac Award for his leadership skills and unwavering determination to win.

Michael Scott Matheny (born September 22, 1970) is an American former professional baseball player and current manager of the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB for 13 seasons as a catcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, Toronto Blue Jays, St. Louis Cardinals, and San Francisco Giants. Matheny later spent seven seasons as the manager of the Cardinals. One of the most accomplished defensive players of his era, he won four Rawlings Gold Glove Awards. As manager, Matheny’s teams won one National League (NL) pennant and three NL Central division titles.

Ten years after they drafted him, the Toronto Blue Jays signed on December 23, 1998, for the 1999 season. He served as Darrin Fletcher’s understudy. Toronto released him after the season, and he signed with the St. Louis Cardinals on December 15, 1999.

During a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 26, 1998, Matheny was batting in the bottom of the ninth when he took a pitch from Rich Loiselle off his face. Remaining upright, Matheny placed his hand on his hip as Pirates catcher Jason Kendall and home plate umpire Jerry Crawford motioned wildly for the Brewers trainers. He spat out a mouthful of blood as he walked off the field. At the end of that season, he became eligible for salary arbitration and the Brewers granted him free agency a few months later.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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The Milwaukee Brewers selected Matheny in the eighth round of the 1991 Major League Baseball Draft, and he spent three years climbing the minor league system. He made his major league debut with the Brewers on April 7, 1994, at the age of 23; he became their starting catcher early in the next season.

Matheny organized and created the Catch-22 charity (named for his playing position and uniform number) which donated tickets for Cardinals games between 2002 and 2004. In 2005, Matheny opened the “Catch-22 Miracle Field” at the Chesterfield Valley Athletic complex in Chesterfield, Missouri. The field has a completely flat and firm rubber surface and other features to allow children with a wide array of physical and mental handicaps to participate.

Who is Mike Matheny Dating?

According to our records, Mike Matheny married to Kristen Matheny . As of December 1, 2023, Mike Matheny’s is not dating anyone.

Matheny barely made the Cardinals roster after the spring training session, but went on to earn the starting catcher’s role in the 2000 season. He posted a career-high .261 batting average and provided exceptional defense for the Cardinals, with a .993 fielding percentage and throwing out 53% of would-be base stealers, well above the league average of 32%. Matheny helped the Cardinals improve from their fourth-place finish in 1999 to capturing the National League Central Division title, and claimed his first Gold Glove award in the process. After the season, the Cardinals signed him to a three-year, $9 million contract.

Facts & Trivia

Mike Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Mike Matheny celebrates birthday on September 22 of every year.

Bolstering his growing reputation as a top defensive catcher, Matheny again won Gold Gloves with the Cardinals in 2003 and 2004. His defensive contributions helped St. Louis reach the postseason in four of his five years with the team, including claiming the National League pennant in 2004. Between August 1, 2002, and August 4, 2004, Matheny played in 252 games without committing an error, establishing a new Major League record for catchers.

What did Mike Matheny do?

In his 13-year major league career, Matheny played in 1,305 games, accumulating 925 hits in 3,877 at-bats for a . 239 career batting average, along with 67 home runs, 443 RBIs, and an on-base percentage of . 293. He led National League catchers twice in fielding percentage and ended his career with a .

Why did Mike Matheny get ejected from Game?

Matheny was ejected for arguing with third-base umpire Manny Gonzalez in the bottom of the second inning after Bobby Witt Jr. was called out at third base after successfully outrunning a rundown. Matheny also made contact with Gonzalez as the two bumped chests while arguing on the field.

How old is Mike Matheny?

51 years (September 22, 1970)

How tall is Mike Matheny?

6′ 3″

Where is Tate Matheny?

Even though that play was one of his career highlights, Matheny can’t wait to coach his boys to play baseball, and that’s one reason he’s at peace with his decision to retire. He’s also focused on his new position as a territorial manager for a cleaning company in St. Louis.

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