William Matthews (baseball)

William Calvin Matthews (January 5, 1877 – January 23, 1946) was an American baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1909 season. He was born in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania.

Win–loss record0-0

Strikeouts6

Earned run average3.24

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William Matthews
Pitcher
Born: (1877-01-05)January 5, 1877 Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died: January 23, 1946(1946-01-23) (aged 68) Mount Carbon, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Batted: Unknown Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 28, 1909, for the Boston Red Sox
Last MLB appearance
September 23, 1909, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	0-0
Strikeouts	6
Earned run average	3.24
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
Boston Red Sox (1909)

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Matthews posted a 3.24 ERA in five appearances, including one start, six strikeout, 10 walks, 16 hits allowed, and 16.2 innings of work. He did not have a decision.

Matthews died in Mount Carbon, Pennsylvania, at age 68.