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36. Jon Matlack

36. Jon Matlack
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: January 19, 1950 in West Chester, PA USA
  • Weight: 205 lbs.
  • Height: 6'3"
  • Bats: L
  • Throws: L
  • Debut: July 11, 1971
  • Final Game: September 15, 1983
  • Rookie of the Year - 1972
  • All-Star Game MVP - 1975
  • Cy Young - 1976
  • Rookie of the Year - 1972
 
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Jon Matlack was a three-time All-Star with the New York Mets but was still an effective Starting Pitcher when he arrived in Texas.  Matlack would alternate between starting and the bullpen in the last few years of his career, and posted a 43-45 Record with 493 Strikeouts as.a Ranger.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Pitcher
  • Acquired: Traded as part of a four team trade from the New York Mets 12/8/78.
  • Departed: Released 10/31/83.
  • Games Played: 158
  • Notable Statistics: 43 Wins
    45 Losses
    3.41 ERA
    119 Games Started
    32 Complete Games
    4 Shutouts
    21 Games Finished
    3 Saves
    915 Innings Pitched
    493 Strikeouts
    3.33 FIP
    1.293 WHIP
    2.25 SO/BB
    12.4 bWAR

    No Playoff Games
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Lowest BB/9 (1980)
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