| Terry Mathews | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born:(1964-10-05)October 5, 1964 Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S. | |
| Died: February 24, 2012(2012-02-24) (aged 47) Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 21, 1991, for the Texas Rangers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 11, 1999, for the Kansas City Royals | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 22–21 |
| Earned run average | 4.25 |
| Strikeouts | 300 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Terry Alan Mathews (October 5, 1964 – February 24, 2012) was an American professionalbaseball player whopitched inMajor League Baseball (MLB) from1991 to1999. He played for theTexas Rangers,Florida Marlins,Baltimore Orioles, andKansas City Royals.
Mathews pitched in college at theUniversity of Louisiana at Monroe (formerly Northeast Louisiana University).
Matthews had a 3.38earned run average (ERA) in 57 appearances as theMarlins'setup man in 1995. After being replaced in the role byJay Powell and with a 4.91 ERA in 57 games in 1996, he was acquired by theOrioles from theMarlins on August 21 of that year in a transaction that was completed two days later on August 23 whenGregg Zaun was sent to Florida.[1][2]
Mathews was married to his wife Emily, and they had three children, two of whom play baseball/softball. He was a school resource officer at his alma mater,Holy Savior Menard Central High School inAlexandria,Louisiana, and had also been a volunteer baseball coach there.
Mathews died from aheart attack on February 24, 2012, at the age of 47.[3]
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