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Gary Matthews Jr. #24 | Outfielder | Los Angeles Angels
Height: 6-3    Weight: 225    Throws: R    Bats: S
Born: Aug 25, 1974, San Francisco, CA
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2009 Statistics
PeriodGABRH2B3BHRRBISBCSBBHBPKSHSFAVGOBPSLG
Yesterday000000000000000000
Last 7 Days5142420030001100.286.333.429
Last 14 Days9192730060021300.368.455.526
Last 21 Days12263930190022400.346.433.577
20091033164479192450414027402.250.336.361
Games Played By Position
PeriodCDH1B2B3BSSLFCFRFOF
Last 7 Days0100000324
Last 14 Days0200000335
Last 21 Days0200000357
200903000012562891
Career Stats
YearTeamGABRH2B3BHRRBISBCSBBHBPKSHSFAVGOBPSLG
1999SD23364800072090900.222.378.222
2000CHC80158243012414301522800.190.269.297
2001CHC/PIT152405639215214448560110051.227.328.378
2002NYM/BAL11134554952537381554316954.275.354.426
2003BAL/SD144468711163126421284329500.248.314.361
2004TEX8728037771711136513316403.275.350.461
2005TEX131475721212551755924709013.255.320.436
2006TEX14762010219444619791075849908.313.371.495
2007LAA14051679130263187218455210206.252.323.419
2008LAA12742653103193846834549502.242.319.357
2009LAA1033164479192450414027402.250.336.361
Career124540456031045222291084839436448198251129.258.333.408
Player Notes
October 27, 2009
Gary Matthews Jr. is ready to leave the Angels after serving a reduced role in 2009, according to the Los Angeles Times. He said, "I do not expect to be back; it is time to move on. I am ready to play for an organization that wants me to play every day. This organization has other plans, and that is OK."

Our View:Matthews inked a five-year deal worth $50MM in 2007, but was hindered by a knee injury over the second half of that season. He had surgery on the knee last winter, which led to the club reeling in star Torii Hunter. Matthews has $23MM left on his contract with a no-trade clause that will allow him to block deals to four teams of his choosing.
July 29, 2009
Gary Matthews Jr. went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a run scored, and three RBI in the Angels' 7-6 win over the Indians.

Our View:Matthews is capable of producing games like this every once in a while, but for the most part he is a disappointing fantasy producer. Don't expect many outings like this for Matthews, as he is currently hitting only .238 this season.
June 28, 2009
Gary Matthews Jr. only had one hit on Sunday, but he managed to drive in three, score a run, and steal home in the Angels' 12-8 win over the D-Backs. Matthews Jr. is hitting .224 on the year.

Our View:Nice production from Matthews Jr. today, but these days have been few and far-between this season. He should not be owned in any leagues at this point, and don't expect that to change in the near future.
June 9, 2009
Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com reports that the Angels would "love" to trade outfielder Gary Matthews Jr. "for the same type of overpaid, underperforming player."

Our View:He also reports that the Angels would love to win 20 straight World Series with a $20 million payroll. That may be a joke, but Matthews bloated contract and minimal production are not. From the revelations that he used HGH, to his .247 cumulative average with the Angels, Matthews and his $50 million contract have been a humongous disappointment. Batting only .246 with one home run in 2009, he is also not a viable fantasy option in any format.
May 13, 2009
According to MLBlogs.com, Gary Matthews Jr. was a late scratch for Wednesday's game due to tightness in his lower back.

Our View:He is considered day-to-day and was replaced in the lineup by Reggie Willits.