IP 1003
ERA 4.576
WHIP 1.424
BB/9 1.974
SO/9 5.339
  • Full name Alfred George Mathes
  • Born 11/09/1981 in Granger, IN
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Western Michigan
  • Drafted in the 16th round (486th overall) by the Chicago Cubs in 2004.
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    LHP J.R. Mathes should be one of the draft's more attractive seniors. He showed much better command of his pitches, including a sinking fastball that peaked at 89 mph, in assuming the role of ace of the Western Michigan pitching staff.

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