Scott Mathieson
Scott Mathieson | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | February 27, 1984|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
Professional debut | |
MLB: June 12, 2006, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
NPB: April 18, 2012, for the Yomiuri Giants | |
Last appearance | |
MLB: July 5, 2011, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
NPB: October 19, 2019, for the Yomiuri Giants | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 1–4 |
Earned run average | 6.75 |
Strikeouts | 34 |
NPB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 27–29 |
Earned run average | 2.46 |
Strikeouts | 492 |
Saves | 54 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Scott William Mathieson (born February 27, 1984) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yomiuri Giants.
Career
Philadelphia Phillies
While playing for the
Mathieson made his MLB debut June 17, 2006, losing to the
Mathieson began a rehabilitation program late in the
As of 2009, Mathieson was pitching for the
On June 17, 2010, Mathieson was recalled from the Lehigh Valley IronPigs to the Philadelphia Phillies,[6] where he remained for several weeks. He also spent parts of the 2011 season with the club in addition to his time with Lehigh Valley.
In November 2011, Mathieson was released from the Phillies to pursue pitching opportunities in Asia.[7]
Yomiuri Giants
On December 2, 2011, he signed with the Yomiuri Giants of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).[8]
With the conclusion of the 2016 NPB season, his fifth year in Japan with the Yomiuri Giants, Mathieson had appeared in 300 games as a relief pitcher, compiling a 21–20 record with 2.32 ERA and 43 saves. He has 353 strikeouts and a 1.08 WHIP overall in NPB.
Mathieson announced the end of his professional playing career at the conclusion of the 2019 season.[9]
International career
Mathieson pitched for the Canada national baseball team at the 2006 World Baseball Classic, 2013 World Baseball Classic, 2017 World Baseball Classic, 2019 WBSC Premier12,[10] and 2023 World Baseball Classic.[11]
References
- ^ Canada. "Sports – The Globe and Mail". Sports.theglobeandmail.com. Retrieved September 5, 2010.
- ^ delawareonline ¦ The News Journal, Wilmington, Del. ¦ The article requested can not be found! Please refresh your browser or go back. (BL,20070902,SPORTS01,709020395,AR) Archived September 30, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Ken Mandel (August 28, 2007). "The Official Site of The Philadelphia Phillies: News: Notes: Hamels' return up in the air". Philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com. Retrieved September 5, 2010.
- ^ "The Official Site of The Philadelphia Phillies: Official Info: Phillies Minor Leaguers' fall schedule". Philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com. Retrieved September 5, 2010.
- ^ Hagen, Paul (July 8, 2009). "Phillies former prospect Mathieson slowly making way back". Philadelphia Daily News. Archived from the original on July 11, 2009. Retrieved July 8, 2009.
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- ^ Zolecki, Todd (November 29, 2011). "Phils allow Mathieson to pursue pitching in Asia". MLB.com. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
- ^ "Scott Mathieson headed to Japan". Associated Press. December 2, 2011. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
- ^ The Canadian Press (November 19, 2019). "Canada prepping for second-chance Olympic baseball qualifier in March". Airdrie City View. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
- ^ "Baseball Canada reveals 2019 WBSC Premier12® roster". Baseball Canada. October 8, 2019. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
- ^ "Canada mulls options for pitching staff, lineup after better effort in final WBC tune-up".
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- NPB.com
- Scott Mathieson マシソン on Twitter
- Scott Mathieson マシソン on Instagram