Mathias signed with Cleveland in 1955 after graduating from Oley Valley High School. The Indians recalled him from Triple-A in the midseason of 1960, and used him in seven games, all in relief, with Mathias posting an 0–1 won–lost record, with no saves, through September 26. Then, in December, he was selected by the newly created expansion edition of the Washington Senators with the tenth overall pick in the 1960 Major League Baseball expansion draft. Mathias appeared in four games for the 1961 Senators in midyear after being called up from Triple-A, starting in three of them.
His first start, on June 18, against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, was especially memorable. He pitched into the ninth inning, and left the game with Washington ahead 12–7 and two outs, although Mathias had left the bases loaded. His relief pitcher, Dave Sisler, proceeded to issue a pair of bases on balls to score two Boston runs, then surrendered a walk-offgrand slam home run to Jim Pagliaroni, giving the Bosox a 13–12 win.[1] Mathias did not get a decision, but lost the opportunity to register his first MLB win. Mathias was treated rudely by the Chicago White Sox in his next start June 24 and took the loss,[2] the second of his career. He made two more appearances before returning to the minor leagues for the remainder of his pro career. He retired in 1964 after ten seasons.
In his 11 MLB games with three career starts, covering 29 innings pitched, Mathias fashioned an 0–2 record, no saves, and an earned run average of 7.14. He permitted 23 earned runs, 36 hits and 12 bases on balls, and registered 20 strikeouts.
Referencesedit
^Retrosheet box score (18 June 1961, Game 1): "Boston Red Sox 13, Washington Senators 12"
^Retrosheet box score (24 June 1961): "Chicago White Sox 12, Washington Senators 6"
External linksedit
Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
February 28, 2024
carl, mathias, carl, lynwood, mathias, born, june, 1936, american, former, professional, baseball, player, left, handed, pitcher, appeared, games, over, parts, seasons, cleveland, indians, 1960, washington, senators, 1961, native, bechtelsville, pennsylvania, . Carl Lynwood Mathias born June 13 1936 is an American former professional baseball player a left handed pitcher who appeared in 11 games over parts of two seasons for the Cleveland Indians 1960 and Washington Senators 1961 The native of Bechtelsville Pennsylvania was nicked Stubby although he was listed as 5 feet 11 inches 1 80 m tall during his playing career he weighed 195 pounds 88 kg Carl MathiasPitcherBorn 1936 07 13 July 13 1936 age 87 Bechtelsville PennsylvaniaBatted SwitchThrew LeftMLB debutJuly 31 1960 for the Cleveland IndiansLast MLB appearanceJuly 14 1961 for the Washington SenatorsMLB statisticsWin loss record0 2Earned run average7 14Strikeouts20TeamsCleveland Indians 1960 Washington Senators 1961 Mathias signed with Cleveland in 1955 after graduating from Oley Valley High School The Indians recalled him from Triple A in the midseason of 1960 and used him in seven games all in relief with Mathias posting an 0 1 won lost record with no saves through September 26 Then in December he was selected by the newly created expansion edition of the Washington Senators with the tenth overall pick in the 1960 Major League Baseball expansion draft Mathias appeared in four games for the 1961 Senators in midyear after being called up from Triple A starting in three of them His first start on June 18 against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park was especially memorable He pitched into the ninth inning and left the game with Washington ahead 12 7 and two outs although Mathias had left the bases loaded His relief pitcher Dave Sisler proceeded to issue a pair of bases on balls to score two Boston runs then surrendered a walk off grand slam home run to Jim Pagliaroni giving the Bosox a 13 12 win 1 Mathias did not get a decision but lost the opportunity to register his first MLB win Mathias was treated rudely by the Chicago White Sox in his next start June 24 and took the loss 2 the second of his career He made two more appearances before returning to the minor leagues for the remainder of his pro career He retired in 1964 after ten seasons In his 11 MLB games with three career starts covering 29 innings pitched Mathias fashioned an 0 2 record no saves and an earned run average of 7 14 He permitted 23 earned runs 36 hits and 12 bases on balls and registered 20 strikeouts References edit Retrosheet box score 18 June 1961 Game 1 Boston Red Sox 13 Washington Senators 12 Retrosheet box score 24 June 1961 Chicago White Sox 12 Washington Senators 6 External links editCareer statistics and player information from Baseball Reference or Baseball Reference Minors Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Carl Mathias amp oldid 1168891173, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
