• Full name Mark Andrew Mathias
  • Born 08/02/1994 in Santa Clara, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
  • Debut 08/04/2020
  • Drafted in the 3rd round (93rd overall) by the Cleveland Guardians in 2015 (signed for $550,000).
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    Mathias jumped to the fore in 2014. After playing just 17 games as a freshman, he hit .386 as a junior to lead the Big West Conference. He earned a spot on USA Baseball's Collegiate National Team, playing first, second and third base and often hitting in the middle of the order. However, Mathias injured the labrum in his right shoulder during the summer, and a fall of rest and rehab didn't help enough. He had surgery in December, missed 10 of Cal Poly's first 11 games and didn't play in the field until March 31 after 17 games as a DH. Mathias' power has sagged a bit, due in part to the shoulder, but he continues to control the strike zone and make contact at a high rate from his low-hands stance. Mathias has to hit, because his other tools--including power--are unremarkable. He's a fringy defender and runner, but his hitting ability stands out in the class.

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Career Transactions

  • San Francisco Giants recalled 2B Mark Mathias from Sacramento River Cats.
  • San Francisco Giants recalled 2B Mark Mathias from Sacramento River Cats.
  • Seattle Mariners traded 2B Mark Mathias, CF AJ Pollock and cash to San Francisco Giants for Player To Be Named Later.
  • Seattle Mariners traded 2B Mark Mathias, CF AJ Pollock and cash to San Francisco Giants for Player To Be Named Later.
  • 2B Mark Mathias assigned to Sacramento River Cats.
  • 2B Mark Mathias roster status changed by Seattle Mariners.
  • 2B Mark Mathias assigned to Tacoma Rainiers.
  • Seattle Mariners claimed 2B Mark Mathias off waivers from Pittsburgh Pirates.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates designated 2B Mark Mathias for assignment.
  • Indianapolis Indians activated 2B Mark Mathias.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates optioned 2B Mark Mathias to Indianapolis Indians.
  • Indianapolis Indians activated 2B Mark Mathias.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates optioned 2B Mark Mathias to Indianapolis Indians.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates recalled 2B Mark Mathias from Indianapolis Indians.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates recalled 2B Mark Mathias from Indianapolis Indians.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates optioned 2B Mark Mathias to Indianapolis Indians.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates optioned 2B Mark Mathias to Indianapolis Indians.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates recalled 2B Mark Mathias, and from Indianapolis Indians.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates optioned 2B Mark Mathias to Indianapolis Indians.
  • Indianapolis Indians activated 2B Mark Mathias.
  • Texas Rangers traded 2B Mark Mathias to Pittsburgh Pirates.

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