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Athletics Franchise · 1964–1965

Nelson Mathews

Outfield2 seasons1964–1965

Biography

Nelson Mathews was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born July 21, 1941 in Columbia, IL. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 4" and 195 pounds, Nelson Mathews debuted on September 9, 1960 and last played on July 18, 1965.

Over 306 major-league games, Nelson Mathews batted .223 with 218 hits, 22 home runs, and 98 RBI in 978 at-bats.

Every one of Nelson's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
July 21, 1941
Birthplace
Columbia, IL
Position
Outfielder
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
6' 4", 195 lb
MLB Debut
September 9, 1960
Final Game
July 18, 1965
Seasons with A's
2

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 306 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
306978932183914229888248.223.288.359.647
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1960Chicago Cubs38200.250
1961Chicago Cubs39100.111
1962Chicago Cubs154915213.306
1963Chicago Cubs6115524410.155
1964Kansas City Athletics1575731371460.239
1965Kansas City Athletics6718439215.212

Season-by-Season

1965Kansas City AthleticsOutfield1964Kansas City AthleticsOutfield

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Nelson Mathews appears across the 1964 and 1965 seasons (Kansas City Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Nelson Mathews played 224 games with 176 hits and 75 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Nelson Mathews.

Bert CampanerisBlue Moon OdomDick GreenDiego SeguiJohn WyattJose TartabullLew Krausse Jr.Billy Bryan

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Nelson Mathews play?
Nelson Mathews was an outfielder who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Nelson Mathews play for the Athletics?
Nelson Mathews appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1964 and 1965.
Where was Nelson Mathews born?
Nelson Mathews was born on July 21, 1941 in Columbia, IL.
What were Nelson Mathews's MLB career stats?
Over 306 MLB games, Nelson Mathews hit .223 with 218 hits, 22 home runs, and 98 RBI.

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