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Brian Matusz

Free Agent
High Level
MLB
Years
2006-2019 (2009-2016)
Proper Name
Brian Robert Matusz
Pronunciation
MATT-iss
Positions
P (345)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-5 / 190
Bats / Throws
Left / Left
Death Date
January 7,2025   Age:  37.331
High School
St. Mary's (Phoenix,AZ)
Colleges
University of San Diego (San Diego,CA)
Drafted/Signed
2008-1-4-Baltimore Orioles
Signing Bonus
$ 3,200,000
Service Time
6.048 (2016)
MLB Debut
August 4,2009
MLBAM ID
451085
Retrosheet#
matub001
More Player Information
Stat Capsulew-lggssviphsoerawhip
MLB Career27-41280690528.25674624.921.46

[Player Notes]

[2008] Golden Spikes award finalist ... 1st Round Draft Pick (#4 overall) by the Baltimore Orioles[2009] Participated in the All-Star Weekend Futures Game (US Team)

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
2006San DiegoWCCNCAA-1Fr1719434.2515131002189.08443423399311121.388.490.303.949.404.352.38
2007San DiegoWCCNCAA-1So17201032.85181810000123.09847398371635171.107.170.592.7111.933.444.41
2008San DiegoWCCNCAA-1Jr17211221.71151433010105.08329204221419091.007.110.341.8912.092.496.41
2009Frederick KeysCaroA+BAL1522422.1611110000066.2562216521755001.157.560.672.8310.122.973.57
2009Bowie BaysoxEastAABAL1122701.55881100046.13198211460000.916.020.392.148.941.754.18
2009Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL5222524.63880000044.2522423614380001.4810.481.212.827.664.842.71
2010Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL172310124.30323200000175.2173888419631431071.348.860.973.237.334.512.27
2011Frederick KeysCaroA+BAL-24002.2511000004.02110220001.004.500.004.504.502.251.00
2011Bowie BaysoxEastAABAL-24000.0011000006.03000110000.674.500.001.501.500.001.00
2011Norfolk TidesILAAABAL1724233.46991100054.2512321419412021.288.400.663.136.753.792.16
2011Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL17241910.6912120000049.28160591824380002.1114.683.264.356.8910.871.58
2012Norfolk TidesILAAABAL1725214.211061114147.0432422215324101.238.230.382.876.134.602.13
2012Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL17256104.87341600218098.011261531541810001.5610.291.383.777.445.601.98
2013Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL1726213.5365000965051.0432120316500021.167.590.532.828.823.713.13
2014Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL1727233.48630001163051.2512320717533031.328.881.222.969.234.013.12
2015Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL1728142.94580001658049.0381816520562031.186.980.923.6710.293.312.80
2016Arizona CubsArizRkCHN5229001.2944000007.031101100000.573.860.001.2912.861.2910.00
2016Frederick KeysCaroA+BAL4029001.2920001207.031110120000.433.861.290.0015.431.290.00
2016Bowie BaysoxEastAABAL16290021.0031000203.08772140003.0024.006.003.0012.0021.004.00
2016Tennessee SmokiesSouAACHN3529002.7010000103.12110260001.205.400.005.4016.202.703.00
2016Iowa CubsPCLAAACHN1129013.38430001013.1125514171001.208.100.682.7011.483.384.25
2016Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL17290012.0070002706.011883710003.0016.504.5010.501.5012.000.14
2016Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN15290018.0011000003.06663221012.6718.009.006.006.0018.001.00
2017Reno AcesPCLAAAARI1730016.1111000211017.226121235130101.7513.251.532.556.626.112.60
2019Long IslandAtlIndy--32234.05990000046.2392521915452211.167.521.742.898.684.823.00
2019Monclova AcererosMexAAA--320115.0011000003.05550320002.6715.000.009.006.0015.000.67
2006NCAA-1Total-------434.2515131020189.08443423399311121.388.490.303.949.404.352.38
2007NCAA-1Total-------1032.85181810000123.09847398371635171.107.170.592.7111.933.444.41
2008NCAA-1Total-------1221.71151433100105.08329204221419091.007.110.341.8912.092.496.41
2009A+,AATotal--BAL----1121.91191911000113.08731247321215001.056.930.562.559.642.473.78
2009MLBTotal--BAL----524.63880000044.2522423614380001.4810.481.212.827.664.842.71
2010MLBTotal--BAL----10124.30323200000175.2173888419631431071.348.860.973.237.334.512.27
2011AAA,A+,AATotal--BAL----233.0611111100064.2562422422442021.217.790.563.066.123.342.00
2011MLBTotal--BAL----1910.6912120000049.28160591824380002.1114.683.264.356.8910.871.58
2012AAATotal--BAL----214.211061141147.0432422215324101.238.230.382.876.134.602.13
2012MLBTotal--BAL----6104.87341600182098.011261531541810001.5610.291.383.777.445.601.98
2013MLBTotal--BAL----213.5365000659051.0432120316500021.167.590.532.828.823.713.13
2014MLBTotal--BAL----233.48630006311051.2512320717533031.328.881.222.969.234.013.12
2015MLBTotal--BAL----142.94580005816049.0381816520562031.186.980.923.6710.293.312.80
2016AA,AAA,Rk,A+Total--BAL,CHN----014.011480061033.228151548491001.077.491.072.1413.104.016.13
2016MLBTotal--BAL,CHN----0014.0081007209.01714146931012.8917.006.009.003.0014.000.33
2017AAATotal--ARI----016.1111000112017.226121235130101.7513.251.532.556.626.112.60
2019IndyTotal-------234.05990000046.2392521915452211.167.521.742.898.684.823.00
2019AAATotal------0115.0011000003.05550320002.6715.000.009.006.0015.000.67
Tot:MLB (8 yrs)MLB27414.922806900211400528.25673092897920446270161.469.651.343.477.875.262.26
Tot:AL (8 yrs)AL27414.852796800211400525.25613032837620246060151.459.601.303.467.885.192.28
Tot:NL (1 yrs)NL0018.0011000003.06663221012.6718.009.006.006.0018.001.00
Tot:Minors (6 yrs)Minors1593.236645332141279.0245111100208526112221.187.900.652.748.423.583.07
Tot:AAA (5 yrs)AAA474.313519221631135.2137696510461057221.359.090.663.056.974.582.28
Tot:AA (3 yrs)AA702.4513101130058.2441716415570001.016.750.612.308.742.613.80
Tot:A+ (3 yrs)A+422.0914120021077.2612418623895001.087.070.702.6710.312.783.87
Tot:Rk (1 yrs)Rk001.2944000007.031101100000.573.860.001.2912.861.2910.00
Tot:Indy (1 yrs)Indy234.05990000046.2392521915452211.167.521.742.898.684.823.00
Tot:College (3 yrs)College2682.87484553301317.02651191011598397152281.157.520.432.7811.273.384.05

Batting Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
2010Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL1723P120000000000000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
2011Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL1724p120000000000000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
2012Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL1725P3440100000002000001401.250.250.250.500.000.000.5000.0050.000.000.00
2016Iowa CubsPCLAAACHN1129P310000000010010000300.000.500.000.5001.000.000.00033.330.000.000.00
2017Reno AcesPCLAAAARI1730P510000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.000.000.00
2010MLBTotal--BAL------120000000000000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00AL2010
2011MLBTotal--BAL------120000000000000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00AL2011
2012MLBTotal--BAL------3440100000002000001401.250.250.250.500.000.000.5000.0050.00AL2012
2013MLBTotal--BAL------6500000000000000000000AL2013
2016AAATotal--CHN------310000000010010000300.000.500.000.5001.000.000.00033.330.000.00PCL2016
2016MLBTotal--CHN------100000000000000000000NL2016
2017AAATotal--ARI------510000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.00PCL2017
Tot:MLB (5 yrs)MLB10280100000002000001801.125.125.125.250.000.000.1670.0025.00
Tot:NL (1 yrs)NL100000000000000000000
Tot:AL (4 yrs)AL10180100000002000001801.125.125.125.250.000.000.1670.0025.00
Tot:Minors (2 yrs)Minors820000000011010000400.000.333.000.333.500.000.00025.0025.001.00
Tot:AAA (2 yrs)AAA820000000011010000400.000.333.000.333.500.000.00025.0025.001.00

Other Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
2007Team USA CollegiateIntl CompetitionUSA20311.33440000020.1114307210010.894.870.003.109.301.773.00
2008Surprise RaftersArizona Fall LeagueAFL21244.85760001026.026161467310001.279.002.082.4210.735.544.43
2009Baltimore OriolesMLB Spring TrainingSpring22000.0000000024.04100101001.259.000.002.250.002.250.00
2010Baltimore OriolesMLB Spring TrainingSpring23122.59660000024.1198713211000.907.030.371.117.772.967.00
2011Baltimore OriolesMLB Spring TrainingSpring24025.93540001013.21710937130001.7611.201.984.618.566.591.86
2012Baltimore OriolesMLB Spring TrainingSpring25113.65600006024.229101003220001.3010.580.001.098.033.657.33
2012Baltimore OriolesWild Card SeriesPlayoffs25000.0010000100.10000010000.000.000.000.0027.000.000.00
2012Baltimore OriolesDivision SeriesPlayoffs25012.0850002504.12111251000.924.152.084.1510.382.082.50
2013Baltimore OriolesMLB Spring TrainingSpring26114.05740003020.0219934160001.259.451.351.807.204.054.00
2014Baltimore OriolesMLB Spring TrainingSpring27003.0031000206.04220150000.836.000.001.507.503.005.00
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Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
2010Baltimore OriolesMLB Spring TrainingSpring23600000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
2017Arizona DiamondbacksMLB Spring TrainingSpring30200000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
Tot:Spring (2 Yrs)Spring800000000000000000000
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
2009Baltimore OriolesALMLB22P8844.2050055001.0000.60.110.994.9100.020
2009Bowie BaysoxEastAA22P8--220044001.0000.50.000.005.6100.019
2009Frederick KeysCaroA+22P11--310021313001.0001.20.000.007.9100.018
2010Baltimore OriolesALMLB23P3232175.282111302900.9670.90.171.5319.8100.08
2011Baltimore OriolesALMLB24P121249.2120033001.0000.30.060.547.4100.017
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
2006San DiegoWCCNCAA-1Fr19332535915Rich Hill--
2007San DiegoWCCNCAA-1So20431811618Rich Hill--NCAA RegionalsWCC-AllConf
2008San DiegoWCCNCAA-1Jr21441712415Rich Hill--NCAA RegionalsWCC-AllConf,WCC-Pitcher,WCC_Tourn
2009Frederick KeysCaroA+BAL2264754-11Richie Hebner--dnq
2009Bowie BaysoxEastAABAL2273693-8Brad Komminsk--dnq
2009Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2264985-8Dave Trembley400,000dnq
2010Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2366965-32Dave Trembley, Juan Samuel, Buck Showalter1,300,000dnqAL-ROTM
2011Frederick KeysCaroA+BAL2480591-1Orlando Gomez--League Champions
2011Bowie BaysoxEastAABAL2475663-1Gary Kendall--dnq
2011Norfolk TidesILAAABAL2456874-9Gary Allenson--dnq
2011Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2469935-12Buck Showalter1,350,000dnq
2012Norfolk TidesILAAABAL2574702-10Ron Johnson--dnq
2012Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2593692-34Buck Showalter1,450,000Lost in 1st Round (Yankees)
2013Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2685774-65Buck Showalter1,600,000dnq
2014Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2796661-63Buck Showalter2,400,000Lost in ALCS (Royals)
2015Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2881813-58Buck Showalter3,200,0005.156dnq
2016Arizona CubsArizRkCHN2928284-4Carmelo Martinez--Lost in 1st Round
2016Frederick KeysCaroA+BAL2968723-2Keith Bodie--dnq
2016Bowie BaysoxEastAABAL2956866-3Gary Kendall--dnq
2016Tennessee SmokiesSouAACHN2958814-1Mark Johnson--dnq
2016Iowa CubsPCLAAACHN2967763-4Marty Pevey--dnq
2016Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2989732-7Buck Showalter3,900,0006.048Lost AL Wild-Card Game (Blue Jays)
2016Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN29103581-1Joe Maddon3,900,0006.048Won World Series (Indians)
2017Reno AcesPCLAAAARI3080621-11Jerry Narron--Lost in Semi-Finals
2019Long Island DucksAtlIndy-3286541-9--League Champions
2019Monclova AcererosMexAAA3275451-1--League champions
26 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
2017-06-01Released by DiamondbacksNoFree Agt
2017-04-06Assigned to Reno (AAA)Arizona DiamondbacksReno (AAA)NoMinors
2017-02-12Signed to Minor League ContractArizona DiamondbacksNoMinors
2016-11-07Granted free agencyNoFree Agt
2016-08-29Activated from disabled listChicago CubsArizona Cubs (Rk)NoMinors
2016-08-17DL-7 InjuredChicago CubsIowa (AAA)NoDL-7
2016-08-12Assigned to Iowa (AAA)Chicago CubsIowa (AAA)NoMinors
2016-08-04Outrighted to minorsChicago CubsNoMinors
2016-08-01Designated for AssignmentChicago CubsNoDFA
2016-07-31Contract purchased from minorsChicago CubsYesActive
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Prospect Rankings

csv
Glossary
yearsourcetypeteamrankview rankings
2009Baseball AmericaMLBBaltimore Orioles25View Rankings
2009Baseball AmericaTeamBaltimore Orioles3View Rankings
2010Baseball AmericaMLBBaltimore Orioles5View Rankings
2010Baseball AmericaTeamBaltimore Orioles1View Rankings
4 record(s)
Prospect rankings are available since 1990 and are based on pre-season rankings from various ranking sites.

Salaries and Contracts

csv
Glossary
yearteamagesalarytm ranklg rankavg salarylg minimumservice timecontract
2008Baltimore Orioles3,200,000Signing Bonus
2009Baltimore Orioles22400,000--2,996,106400,000Signed to 4-year contract for 2009-2012 ($3.473m) [MLB Contract] 0.425--0.5--0.55--0.65 plus draft signing bonus of $3.2m [2008-08-25]
2010Baltimore Orioles231,300,000143863,014,572400,000
2011Baltimore Orioles241,350,000143933,095,183414,000
2012Baltimore Orioles251,450,000123893,213,479480,000
2013Baltimore Orioles261,600,000153823,386,212490,000Signed to 1-year contract for 2013-2013 ($1.6m) [Avoids arbitration] [2013-01-18]
2014Baltimore Orioles272,400,000123443,818,923500,000Signed to 1-year contract for 2014-2014 ($2.4m) [Avoids arbitration] [2014-01-17]
2015Baltimore Orioles283,200,000143063,952,252507,5005.156Signed to 1-year contract for 2015-2015 ($3.2m) [Avoids arbitration] [2015-01-17]
2016Baltimore Orioles293,900,000132903,966,020507,5006.048Signed to 1-year contract for 2016-2016 ($3.9m) [Avoids arbitration] [2016-02-05]
9 season(s)$18,800,000Career Earnings
Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
66
Walks
59
Hittable
57
SO/BB
66
vsPower
57
Hitting
0
Durability
60
Team
.505

[Career Highlights]

[2005]  Drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in Round #4 (#133) out of St. Mary's (Phoenix,AZ) (Did not sign) ... High School All-American - 3rd Team
[2006]  Played for San Diego (NCAA-1) ... 2nd Team College Freshman All-American ... Finished top 10 in WCC in Complete Games, Walks Allowed, Strikeouts, Hits per 9 Innings, Home Runs per 9 Innings, Strikeouts per 9 Innings
[2007]  Played for San Diego (NCAA-1) ... Played for Team USA Collegiate ... 2nd Team College All-American ... West Coast Conference All-Conference Team ... Led WCC in Games Started, Strikeouts, Strikeouts per 9 Innings ... Finished top 10 in WCC in Earned Run Average, W+H Per Inning Pitched, Wins, Complete Games, Innings PItched, Home Runs Allowed, Walks Allowed, Hits per 9 Innings
[2008]  Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in Round #1 (#4) out of San Diego ... Signing Scout: Mark Ralston ... Played for San Diego (NCAA-1) ... Played in the Arizona Fall League for the Surprise Rafters ... 1st Team College All-American ... CWS Regionals Most Outstanding Player ... West Coast Conference All-Conference Team ... West Coast Conference Pitcher of the Year ... West Coast Conference All-Tournament Team ... Led WCC in Earned Run Average, Wins, Games Started, Complete Games, Shutouts, Innings PItched, Strikeouts ... Finished top 10 in WCC in W+H Per Inning Pitched, Hits per 9 Innings, Home Runs per 9 Innings, Walks per 9 Innings, Strikeouts per 9 Innings ... Golden Spikes award finalist
[2009]  Played for Frederick Keys (A+) ... Played for Bowie Baysox (AA) ... Played for Baltimore Orioles (MLB) ... Baseball America 1st team Minor League All-Star ... Baltimore Orioles Minor League Player of the Year ... Finished top 10 in East in Complete Games, Shutouts ... Participated in the All-Star Weekend Futures Game (US Team)
[2010]  Played for Baltimore Orioles (MLB) ... Played for Baltimore Orioles (MLB) ... Finished 5th in AL-ROY voting with 3 points ... American League Rookie of the Month ... MLB All-Rookie Team
[2011]  Played for Frederick Keys (A+) ... Played for Bowie Baysox (AA) ... Played for Norfolk Tides (AAA) ... Played for Baltimore Orioles (MLB) ... Played for Baltimore Orioles (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in IL in Complete Games, Shutouts
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