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Bob Gibson League
4-1-2095
Rube Matthews Relief Pitcher
Retired (1996, Age 35)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 5.28 Total Rating B    Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 36-44 Status Deceased (2026) Option Years 0  
SV 13 Age at Death 65 Date of Birth 07-05-1961
K 300 Drafted Round 1, Pick 15
(1986)		 Majors Svc Time 8 years
(142 games)
IP 405.1
WHIP 1.58
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R D- Contact vs. L D+ Endurance D-   Ldrship B+
Power vs. R D- Power vs. L D- Velocity A    Mentor Val A 
Speed D+ Bunt B+ Control C 
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range D+ WS Rings 0
1B --- LF --- Arm A  WS Appearances 0
2B --- CF ---   Health D- LCS Appearances 1
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 0
* League requires 0% rating to start at catcher.

 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year OS Age  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
198625D-A-C-
198726D-A-C-
198827D-A-C-
198928D-A C 
199029D-A C 
199130D-A C 
199231D-A C 
199332D-A C 
199433D-A C 
199534D-A C 
199635D-A C 
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1996-11-01Rube Matthews has retired from the St. Louis Cardinals
1989-08-06A trade has been completed between the Chicago Cadavers and the St. Louis Cardinals. The St. Louis Cardinals receive Rube Matthews, George Paniagua, Draft Pick - 1991 Round 1 (CHN), Draft Pick - 1990 Round 1 (CHN) from the Chicago Cadavers in exchange for John Cooley, Adrian Drake.
1989-08-05The Chicago Cadavers have promoted Rube Matthews to the major league team. The Chicago Cadavers have sent Izzy Wilder to the minors.
1988-10-23The Chicago Cadavers have sent Rube Matthews to the minors.
1988-09-02The Chicago Cadavers have promoted Rube Matthews to the major league team.
1988-08-23The Chicago Cadavers have promoted Rube Matthews to the major league team. The Chicago Cadavers have sent Doc Turpich to the minors.
1988-06-21The Chicago Cadavers have promoted Tucker Dowt to the major league team. The Chicago Cadavers have sent Rube Matthews to the minors.
1988-05-17The Chicago Cadavers have promoted Rube Matthews to the major league team. The Chicago Cadavers have sent Cade Ennorder to the minors.
1987-10-03The Chicago Cadavers have sent Rube Matthews to the minors.
1987-09-02The Chicago Cadavers have promoted Rube Matthews to the major league team.
1987-07-14The Chicago Cadavers have promoted Izzy Wilder to the major league team. The Chicago Cadavers have sent Rube Matthews to the minors.
1987-05-29The Chicago Cadavers have promoted Rube Matthews to the major league team. The Chicago Cadavers have sent Izzy Wilder to the minors.
1987-05-21The Chicago Cadavers have promoted Izzy Wilder to the major league team. The Chicago Cadavers have sent Rube Matthews to the minors.
1987-03-25The Chicago Cadavers have promoted Rube Matthews to the major league team. The Chicago Cadavers have designated Chris Strickland for assignment.
1986-10-03The Chicago Cadavers have sent Rube Matthews to the minors.
1986-09-11The Chicago Cadavers have promoted Rube Matthews to the major league team.
1986-07-02The Chicago Cadavers have sent Rube Matthews to the minors.
1986-06-11The Chicago Cadavers have promoted Rube Matthews to the major league team.
1986-05-17The Chicago Cadavers have promoted John Kelleher to the major league team. The Chicago Cadavers have sent Rube Matthews to the minors.
1986-05-12The Chicago Cadavers have promoted Rube Matthews to the major league team. The Chicago Cadavers have sent John Kelleher to the minors.