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Joe Mather
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Batting
Pitching
Career Regular Season
G
W-L
ERA
IP
SO
WHIP
2
0-1
7.71
2.1
0
2.57
G
W-L
ERA
IP
SO
WHIP
2
0-1
7.71
2.1
0
2.57
Career Regular Season
AB
AVG
HR
RBI
SB
OPS
493
.219
14
49
7
.628
AB
AVG
HR
RBI
SB
OPS
493
.219
14
49
7
.628
Joe Mather Bio
Fullname:
Joseph Paul Mather
Born:
7/23/1982 in Sandpoint, ID
Draft:
2001, St. Louis Cardinals, Round: 3, Overall Pick: 104
High School:
Mountain Pointe, Phoenix, AZ
Debut:
5/30/2008
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Joseph Paul Mather
Joe begins his first season with Chicago after signing a minor league deal with an invite to major league Spring Training with the club, December 12, 2011...owns a .228 batting average (61-for-268) with 15 doubles, nine homers and 30 RBI in 126 major league contests with St. Louis (2008, 2010) and Atlanta (2011)...Owns a .260 batting average (829-for-3,192) with 196 doubles, 20 triples, 124 homers and 474 RBI in 891 career minor league contests...Made pitching debut in April 17, 2010's 20-inning Cardinals' loss vs. the Mets, tossing 2.0 innings (19th and 20th)...allowed two runs on two hits and received the loss, registering the first decision by a St. Louis position player since Jose Oquendo, May 14, 1988 vs. Atlanta...Named the "Best Power Prospect" and a "Top-20 Prospect to Watch" in the Texas League by Baseball America following the 2007 season...Graduated in 2001 from Mountain Point (Ariz.) High School...played both baseball and basketball...was a Second Team High School All-American in 2001.
2011
Joe was claimed off waivers by Atlanta from St. Louis, November 3, 2010...he saw time with Triple-A Gwinnett and Atlanta before he was granted free agency, June 23...he signed a minor league deal with Colorado, July 7, landing in Triple-A...Saw action in 36 games with Atlanta, hitting .213 (16-for-75) with four doubles, a home run and nine RBI...Batted .310 (13-for-42) with two walks, four doubles, a homer, seven RBI and four runs scored in 20 May contests with the Braves...Recorded a career-high four hits and four RBI, May 21 at the Angels...all told, went 4-for-6 with a double, a homer, a run scored and four RBI in the Braves 5-4, 12-inning victory...Began the season at Gwinnett, hitting .258 (16-for-62) with five doubles, a homer, four RBI and 13 runs scored in 18 games...Designated for assignment, June 19, and outrighted, June 22...elected free agency, June 23...Signed a minor league deal with Colorado, July 7, and hit .321 (67- for-209) with 14 doubles, one triple, six homers, 31 RBI and 36 runs scored in 55 contests for Triple-A Colorado Springs.
2010
Began the season on STL's Opening Day roster, was optioned to Memphis on 5/29 and recalled on 9/18...Played six different positions over 36 games while making eight starts...Was 5-for-14 (.357) with two doubles as a pinch-hitter...Made his pitching debut in a 20-inning game on 4/17 vs. NYM by tossing 2.0 innings (19th & 20th). He allowed two runs on two hits and received the loss, registering the first decision by a Cardinals position player since Jose Oquendo on 5/14/1988 vs. ATL...Posted a 13-game hitting streak from 8/19-9/1 with Memphis (AAA), beginning with three three-hit games and six total multi-hit games (23-for-52, .434, 2 HR, 12 RBI)...Hit two home runs during the Pacific Coast League playoffs.
2009
Competed for starting third base position in St. Louis during Spring Training, but began the season in Memphis (AAA)...Played in 39 games before a recurring left wrist sprain put him on the D.L. from 5/12-29 and 6/14-8/18...Rehabbed with the GCL Cardinals (8/16-18) then moved to Springfield (AA) for final 17 games of the Double-A season, 8/19...Went 3-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI at OKC (6/2). Recorded three hits again vs. NO (6/7) four games later. In five games, batted .400 (8-20) with a home run and six RBI...Solid clutch performer at Springfield, batting .400 (4-10) with RISP totaling nine RBI and a home run...Finished strong batting .304 (7-23) in September with home runs in consecutive games vs. ARK (9/5-7) and nine RBI.
2008
Rookie showed some pop in two stints with the Cardinals before a broken left hamate bone ended his season on 9/1. ... First recalled from Memphis on 5/29 (Duncan optioned). Was batting .313 (31-99) with 6-2Bs, 2-3Bs, 8 HR, 14 BB and 14 RBI for Memphis at time of his recall. His .671 SLG pct. ranked 4th in the PCL at recall time and had a .406 OBP. ... Sent down to Memphis on 6/14 but returned to St. Louis for good on 7/6 (Barton DLed). ... Six of his eight HRs were hit on the road, including his first ML-HR in the 10th inn. of a 6/5 loss in Game 2 at WSH (off B. Saunches). ... Had two pinch-hit home runs and was 6-for-18 (.306) as a pinch hitter. ... Combined to bat .289 (22-76) vs. N.L. East and West teams; .175 (10-57) vs. N.L. Central foes. ... Of his 32 hits, 15 went for extra bases (7-2B, 8-HR). ... Batted leadoff on 8/8 at CHI and was 2-5 with game-tying HR (#6) in the 3rd inn. ... Belted his 2nd pinch-HR (#7) 8/11 at FLA and made key leaping grab in 8th inn. on 8/13. ... Had surgery on 9/4 to remove hook of the hamate bone in his left hand. ... On Memphis DL from April 9-25 with a strained back.
2007
Spent the first half of the season at Springfield (AA) before a mid-season promotion to Memphis (AAA)...Hit a combined 31 home runs between the two levels...Stole 10 combined bases without being caught, increasing his run to 23 stolen bases without being caught, dating to 2004...Was named the Cardinals minor league Player of the Month in April with his .324 average and .797 slugging percentage...Named Texas League Player of the Week twice, 4/5-15 and 6/5-10...Was promoted to Memphis (AAA) on 6/19 where he finished the season, playing 68 games in the OF and two at first base...Named as the Best Power Prospect and one of the Top-20 prospects to watch out of the Texas League by Baseball America...Played in six games for Mesa of the Arizona Fall League and hit .286 (6-for-21) before being shut down as a precaution with a minor shoulder injury.
2006
Spent the entire season at High-A Palm Beach...His 33 doubles tied for second most in the Cardinals organization while his 16 homers tied for eighth most...His 74 RBI ranked 5th in the Cards' farm system.
2005
Began the season at Quad Cities (low-A) and was promoted to Palm Beach (High-A) on 6/23...Had two game-ending home runs at QC: 5/17 vs. Beloit and 6/8 vs Peoria...Helped Palm Beach to the Florida State League Championship, playing in both right and left field down the stretch.
2004
Played three games for New Jersey before spending the remainder of the season with Peoria (A)...Started out as the team's third-baseman (22 games) before a transfer to the outfield...Batted .300 in July (24-for-80).
2003
Played first base at New Jersey (low A) and hit .230 (45-for-196) with 12 2B, 2 HR and 22 RBI.
2002
Played third base at Johnson City (R) and hit .232 (52-for-224) with 15 2B, 9 HR and 39 RBI.
2001
After signing his first professional contract on 6/30, reported to Johnson City (R) and played 3B.
Batting
Pitching
Year
AB
R
H
HR
RBI
SB
AVG
OBP
OPS
Career Regular Season
493
49
108
14
49
7
.219
.271
.628
Year
AB
R
H
HR
RBI
SB
AVG
OBP
OPS
Career Regular Season
493
49
108
14
49
7
.219
.271
.628
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W
L
ERA
G
GS
SV
IP
SO
WHIP
Career Regular Season
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1
7.71
2
0
0
2.1
0
2.57
Year
W
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ERA
G
GS
SV
IP
SO
WHIP
Career Regular Season
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7.71
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0
2.1
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News
12/17/2019 at 8:47 PM
12/17/2019 at 8:47 PM
Reds hire Joe Mather as assistant hitting coach
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Awards
TEX Player of the Week
Week
Team
League
04/16/2007
Springfield Cardinals
TEX
06/11/2007
Springfield Cardinals
TEX
TEX Mid-Season All-Star
Year
Team
League
2007
Springfield Cardinals
TEX
Latest Transactions
Team
Date
Transaction
December 1, 2013
Algodoneros de Guasave placed OF Joe Mather on the reserve list.
November 17, 2013
OF Joe Mather assigned to Algodoneros de Guasave.
June 18, 2013
Pensacola Blue Wahoos released RF Joe Mather.
May 7, 2013
RF Joe Mather assigned to Pensacola Blue Wahoos.
May 6, 2013
Cincinnati Reds signed free agent RF Joe Mather to a minor league contract.
March 9, 2013
Philadelphia Phillies released RF Joe Mather.
February 4, 2013
Joe Mather assigned to Phillies Extended Spring Training.
January 23, 2013
Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent RF Joe Mather to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
October 30, 2012
RF Joe Mather elected free agency.
October 26, 2012
Chicago Cubs sent Joe Mather outright to Iowa Cubs.
April 4, 2012
Chicago Cubs selected the contract of Joe Mather from Iowa Cubs.
December 12, 2011
Joe Mather assigned to Iowa Cubs.
December 12, 2011
Chicago Cubs signed free agent RF Joe Mather to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
November 2, 2011
RF Joe Mather elected free agency.
July 5, 2011
RF Joe Mather assigned to Colorado Springs Sky Sox from Colorado Rockies.
July 4, 2011
Colorado Rockies signed free agent RF Joe Mather to a minor league contract.
June 23, 2011
RF Joe Mather elected free agency.
June 19, 2011
Atlanta Braves designated RF Joe Mather for assignment.
April 28, 2011
Atlanta Braves selected the contract of RF Joe Mather from Gwinnett Braves.
March 29, 2011
Joe Mather assigned to Atlanta Braves.
March 27, 2011
Atlanta Braves sent Joe Mather outright to Gwinnett Braves.
November 4, 2010
Joe Mather roster status changed by Atlanta Braves.
November 3, 2010
Atlanta Braves claimed Joe Mather off waivers from St. Louis Cardinals.
September 18, 2010
St. Louis Cardinals recalled Joe Mather from Memphis Redbirds.
May 29, 2010
Joe Mather assigned to Memphis Redbirds.
May 29, 2010
St. Louis Cardinals optioned Joe Mather to Memphis Redbirds.
October 19, 2009
Joe Mather roster status changed by St. Louis Cardinals.
August 19, 2009
Joe Mather assigned to Springfield Cardinals from Memphis Redbirds.
August 16, 2009
sent RF Joe Mather on a rehab assignment to GCL Cardinals.
June 14, 2009
Joe Mather roster status changed by Memphis Redbirds.
May 29, 2009
Memphis Redbirds activated OF Joe Mather from the 7-day disabled list.
May 14, 2009
Memphis Redbirds placed RF Joe Mather on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to May 12, 2009.
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