Gary Matthews Jr.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gary Matthews Jr.
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 25, 1974(1974-08-25)
Age	50
Birthplace	San Francisco
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Leo

Gary Matthews Jr. Biography

Gary Matthews Jr. is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on August 25, 1974 in San Francisco, California, United States. Gary Nathaniel Matthews Jr. (born on August 25 1974) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He was a player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1999 to 2010. Matthews has a son named after the Rookie of Year of 1973 and 1979 All-Star and the former Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster Gary Matthews.

Matthews is well-known for his soaring abilities and ability to be dramatic on fields, frequently taking what could be home runs. The catch that he stole home runs from Mike Lamb on July 1 in 2006 was so impressive, Lamb himself applauded after the game. Radio announcer of the team Eric Nadel said it was the most impressive catch he’s witnessed in a Rangers outfielder make during his 26 years at the club. The catch was later dubbed the best defensive play ever made by the Best Damn Sports Show Period.

On February 27, 2007, the Times Union, an Albany, New York newspaper, reported an investigation regarding a steroid ring that involved more than two dozen doctors, pharmacists and business owners who have been, or will be, arrested in Alabama, Texas, Florida and New York. The investigation uncovered evidence that testosterone and other performance-enhancing drugs were purchased by current and former MLB players, NFL players, college athletes, high school coaches, a former Mr. Olympia champion and another leading contender in the bodybuilding competition. One of the baseball players named was Gary Matthews Jr. The evidence listed led to Matthews being named in the Mitchell Report. As a result of being naming in the report, he was given the derogatory nickname Gary Matthews Juicer.

Matthews had 8 home runs and batted .242 for the 2008 season.

After his stellar performances in the year 2006 which included 19 HRs and 79 RBIs as well as 194 runs (including 44 doubles) and a reputable defense on the field, Matthews was accepted by the Angels to a five-year contract that was worth $50 million. Numerous baseball writers, including the ESPN’s Rob Neyer have called it one of the most unpopular contracts ever in a report that claims Matthews his previous performances were not enough to merit it and that his subsequent decline ought to have been obvious for the Angels.

Gary Matthews Jr. Net Worth

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

Matthews started his professional career at his team the San Diego Padres in 1999 and also played for his team the Brisbane Bandits of the Australian Baseball League, Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers, and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Matthews was traded by the Mets for the Orioles in exchange for John Bale on April 3 in 2002. Prior to 2006, Matthews was not a huge player in baseball with only 2,167 bats during his first seven seasons (1999-2005). In that period Matthews scored 59 home runs and stole 54 bases. He and batted .249 and achieved an .397 percent slugging.

In accordance with the team’s desire to have Matthews give a statement on the issue, Matthews did not deny using HGH. The Angels were reported to have threatened to cancel Matthew’s five-year contract, worth $50 million, in the event he failed to provide an answer to the accusations. If he actually did take the hormone human growth (HGH) before its inclusion on MLB’s “banned substances list” in 2005, he could get “grandfathered in”, therefore there would be no penalty, just an unremitting warning to never ever to take HGH as well as any other substance that is banned by MLB in an effort to enhance his skills.

Matthews got off to a fine start in the 2006 season, and as a result he was chosen to play in the 2006 All-Star Game. He and his father were the 14th father-son combination to appear in an All-Star Game, as his father took part in the 1979 game.

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Facts & Trivia

Gary Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gary Matthews Jr. celebrates birthday on August 25 of every year.

Top Facts about Gary Matthews Jr.

1. Gary Matthews Jr. is a retired American baseball player.
2. He played for 9 different teams during his career.
3. Matthews Jr. was primarily an outfielder.
4. He won a Gold Glove award in 2006.
5. Matthews Jr.’s best season was in 2006 with the Texas Rangers.
6. He hit 19 home runs and had 79 RBIs that year.
7. Matthews Jr.’s career batting average was .257.
8. He played in the MLB from 1999-2010.
9. Matthews Jr.’s father, Gary Sr., also played in the MLB.
10. His nickname was “Little Sarge” after his father’s nickname “Sarge.”

Why is Gary Matthews called Sarge?

The “Sarge” nickname came from his habit, developed early in the 1984 season, of saluting the legions of LF bleacher fans who would cheer his every appearance in the outfield. In August, he arranged for caps with “sergeant stripes” and his name to be distributed to all bleacher fans.

When did Gary Matthews play for the Cubs?

281 during his 16-season major league career with San Francisco (1972–76), Atlanta (1977–80), Philadelphia (1981–83), the Chicago Cubs ( 1984–87 ) and Seattle (1987).

Where does Gary Matthews live?

Known to all as “Sarge,” Gary Matthews played for five teams over a 16-year career that featured a . 281 average and 234 home runs. He currently works on Phillies broadcasts but lives in Chicago , where he found fame as the left fielder of the 1984 Cubs team that came one win away from reaching the World Series.

Is Gary Matthews in the Hall of Fame?

Gary Matthews is next eligible for the Hall of Fame via the Classic Baseball Era Committee in 2025.

Who is Sarge on the Phillies team?

Birth Name: Gary Nathaniel Matthews
Nickname:| Sarge
Born On:| 07-05-1950 (Cancer)
Born In:| San Fernando, California
Died On:| Still Living (500 Oldest Living)