• Full name Jeffery Stephen Mathis
  • Born 03/31/1983 in Marianna, FL
  • Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Marianna
  • Debut 08/12/2005
  • Drafted in the C round (33rd overall) by the Los Angeles Angels in 2001 (signed for $850,000).
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    Mathis was showcased this spring as Horne's catcher, and he had no problem handling Horne's quality stuff. Also a high school quarterback, the 6-foot-1, 175-pound Mathis is rangy and athletic behind the plate. Some college recruiters think he could handle just about any position, even shortstop, and he has thrown 91-92 mph off the mound. He'll have to move if he attends Florida State, which already has Tony Richie behind the plate. Mathis is a better hitter than Dini but isn't as strong at this point.

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  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the Los Angeles Angels in 2007
  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the Pacific Coast League in 2006
  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the Los Angeles Angels in 2006
  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the Los Angeles Angels in 2005
  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the Texas League in 2004
  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the Los Angeles Angels in 2004
  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the California League in 2003

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