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Doug Mathis | Relief Pitcher

Team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Age / DOB:  (30) / 6/7/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 220
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Pirates acquired RHP Doug Mathis from the Marlins for a PTBNL or cash.
Pittsburgh's front office has been kept busy today making minor moves to protect the club's pitching staff after the bullpen was depleted in Saturday's blowout loss against Arizona. Mathis posted a 4.84 ERA for the Rangers in stints between 2008-2010. He hasn't reached the majors with a different organization. Mathis, who went 5-8 with a 3.85 ERA over 114 2/3 innings with Triple-A New Orleans this season, has been assigned by the Pirates to Triple-A Indianapolis. He's around to provide organizational depth. Aug 18 - 3:24 PM

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Doug Mathis - R - Pirates

Marlins signed RHP Doug Mathis to a minor league contract.

Mathis hasn't appeared in the majors since 2010 and spent 2012 in Japan's Pacific League. The 29-year-old righty is doubtful to make an impact with the Marlins.
Jan 6 - 7:28 PM
Doug Mathis - R - Pirates

Doug Mathis has signed with Chiba Lotte of the Japanese Pacific League.

Mathis posted a 4.07 ERA over 19 appearances for Triple-A Pawtucket with the Red Sox this season. He's decided to earn a bigger paycheck overseas.
Source: Patrick Newman on Twitter
Fri, Jul 27, 2012 12:35:00 PM
Doug Mathis - R - Pirates

Red Sox signed RHP Doug Mathis to a minor league contract.

Mathis posted a 4.83 ERA over 17 starts at the Triple-A level in 2011 before finishing the year in Korea. He appeared in 13 games for the Rangers in 2010, holding a 6.04 ERA and 10/11 K/BB ratio over 22 1/3 innings. The 28-year-old will function as organizational depth.
Sun, Dec 11, 2011 11:06:00 AM
Doug Mathis - R - Pirates

Athletics signed RHP Doug Mathis to a minor league contract.

Mathis posted a 3.60 ERA and 7.5 K/9 rate over 13 starts for Triple-A Fresno in the Giants organization before being released. He'll offer the A's some depth at Triple-A for a rotation that's been ravaged by injury.
Sat, Jun 18, 2011 02:16:00 PM
Doug Mathis - R - Pirates

Giants signed RHP Doug Mathis to a minor league contract.

Mathis was released by the Indians last week. The 27-year-old right-hander posted a 6.04 ERA and 10/11 K/BB ratio over 22 1/3 innings with the Rangers last season and will likely serve as organizational depth at the Triple-A level.
Wed, Apr 6, 2011 09:45:00 AM
Doug Mathis - R - Pirates

Indians released RHP Doug Mathis.

Mathis signed a minor league contract with the Tribe this spring that carried an invitation to big league spring training, but he wasn't able to land a bullpen spot. He requested and was granted his release Sunday night.
Mon, Mar 28, 2011 12:51:00 PM
Doug Mathis - R - Pirates

Indians signed RHP Doug Mathis to a minor league contract.

He'll also get an invite to major league spring training. Mathis posted a 6.04 ERA and 10/11 K/BB ratio in 22 1/3 innings over four stints with the Rangers last season. The 27-year-old right-hander didn't fare much better in the minors, compiling a 5.66 ERA and 54/31 K/BB ratio over 89 innings with Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Wed, Jan 5, 2011 11:42:00 AM
Doug Mathis - R - Pirates

Rangers sent RHP Doug Mathis outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Mathis posted a 6.04 ERA in his 22 1/3 innings for Texas this season and wasn't much better at Triple-A Oklahoma City with a 5.66 mark over 89 frames.
Fri, Nov 5, 2010 04:50:00 PM
Doug Mathis - R - Pirates

Rangers recalled RHP Doug Mathis from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Mathis, 27, has spent most of the season in the minors, but has a 6.07 ERA and 1.84 WHIP in 13 relief appearances with the Rangers. He'll be an extra arm for the final week.
Tue, Sep 28, 2010 04:46:00 PM
Doug Mathis - R - Pirates

Rangers optioned RHP Doug Mathis to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Mathis, 27, has posted a 6.07 ERA and a 1.84 WHIP in a few different stints with the Rangers this year. He'll be recalled in an emergency.
Sat, Jul 31, 2010 06:05:00 PM
Doug Mathis - R - Pirates

Rangers recalled RHP Doug Mathis from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Mathis is 1-1 with a 6.98 ERA in 10 relief appearances for the Rangers this season. The 27-year-old right-hander was 4-4 with a 4.68 ERA in nine starts and two relief appearances with Triple-A Oklahoma City. He'll contribute in middle relief.
Tue, Jul 20, 2010 05:43:00 PM
Doug Mathis - R - Pirates

Rangers optioned RHP Doug Mathis to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Mathis, 27, has a 6.98 ERA and a 10/10 K/BB ratio in 19 1/3 innings for the Rangers this season. He could be called back in an emergency.
Sat, Jul 10, 2010 04:41:00 PM
Doug Mathis - R - Pirates

Rangers recalled RHP Doug Mathis from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Mathis was sent to the minors in May after posting 7.36 ERA and 2.07 WHIP over nine appearances with the big club. He had a 5.09 ERA over nine starts with Triple-A Oklahoma City. The Rangers still need a starter for Sunday's game, but Mathis is listed as a reliever for now.
Tue, Jul 6, 2010 04:35:00 PM
Doug Mathis - R - Pirates

Rangers optioned RHP Doug Mathis to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Mathis wasn't exactly effective in his time with the Rangers, so they've decided to give someone else a try, namely, Pedro Strop. Mathis was 1-1 with a 7.36 ERA and 2.07 WHIP in his nine appearances in 2010.
Sat, May 15, 2010 01:07:00 PM

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Batters
PosRoleName
C1Russell Martin
2Chris Stewart
3Tony Sanchez
4Nevin Ashley
5Ralph Henriquez
1B1Gaby Sanchez
2B1Neil Walker
2Josh Harrison
SS1Jordy Mercer
2Clint Barmes
3Alen Hanson
3B1Pedro Alvarez
LF1Starling Marte
2Jose Tabata
3Gregory Polanco
CF1Andrew McCutchen
RF1Travis Snider
2Andrew Lambo
3Jaff Decker
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Francisco Liriano
2Gerrit Cole
3Wandy Rodriguez
4Charlie Morton
5Jeff Locke
6Brandon Cumpton
7Phil Irwin
8Joley Rodriguez
9Casey Sadler
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jason Grilli
2Mark Melancon
3Tony Watson
4Justin Wilson
5Vin Mazzaro
6Bryan Morris
7Stolmy Pimentel
8Jeanmar Gomez
9Jared Hughes
10Miles Mikolas
11Cody Eppley
12Josh Kinney
13Jacob Brigham