Retired#36LF1972–1987T-304 all-time
Gary Matthews Sr.
“Sarge” · San Francisco Giants, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, Seattle Mariners
Bats / ThrowsRight / Right
Age76
Height / Weight6' 3" / 190 lb
BornJul 5, 1950 · San Fernando, CA, USA
MLB debutSep 6, 1972
Last gameJul 10, 1987
TeamsSan Francisco Giants 1972–1976Atlanta Braves 1977–1980Philadelphia Phillies 1981–1983Chicago Cubs 1984–1987Seattle Mariners 1987
Career home runs
234
Best season
27
All-time HR rank
T-304
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Season
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5 badges earned1Unicorn
2Rare Air
2Legend
- UnicornGameThree home runsSep 25, 1976 · vs Houston Astros
- ×16Rare AirGameMulti-homer gameFirst Sep 16, 1972 · latest Sep 10, 1986
- Rare AirSeasonWorld Series home run1983 · 1 HR
- ×3LegendSeasonPostseason home run1981, 1983, 1984 · 7 HR
- LegendCareer200 home runs234 home runs
Distance and exit-velocity badges count from 2015, when tracking began. Grand slams, walk-offs, inside-the-park, leadoff, pinch-hit, first-pitch, back-to-back, switch-hitting and ballpark badges count games from 2008 on.
Career arc
Home runs by season · tap a barHome runsSelected season
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CareerLongest of his career
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Year by year
Regular season · MLB| Season | Team | G | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | AB/HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 2 teams | 89 | 181 | 3 | 23 | .242 | .320 | .323 | .643 | 53.7 |
| 1986 | Chicago Cubs | 123 | 432 | 21 | 46 | .259 | .361 | .478 | .839 | 17.6 |
| 1985 | Chicago Cubs | 97 | 362 | 13 | 40 | .235 | .362 | .406 | .768 | 22.9 |
| 1984 | Chicago Cubs | 147 | 608 | 14 | 82 | .291 | .410 | .428 | .838 | 35.1 |
| 1983 | Philadelphia Phillies | 132 | 526 | 10 | 50 | .258 | .352 | .374 | .726 | 44.6 |
| 1982 | Philadelphia Phillies | 162 | 690 | 19 | 83 | .281 | .349 | .427 | .776 | 32.4 |
| 1981 | Philadelphia Phillies | 101 | 428 | 9 | 67 | .301 | .398 | .451 | .849 | 39.9 |
| 1980 | Atlanta Braves | 155 | 619 | 19 | 75 | .278 | .325 | .419 | .744 | 30.1 |
| 1979 | Atlanta Braves | 156 | 695 | 27 | 90 | .304 | .363 | .502 | .865 | 23.4 |
| 1978 | Atlanta Braves | 129 | 542 | 18 | 62 | .285 | .366 | .462 | .828 | 26.3 |
| 1977 | Atlanta Braves | 148 | 627 | 17 | 64 | .283 | .362 | .438 | .800 | 32.6 |
| 1976 | San Francisco Giants | 156 | 671 | 20 | 84 | .279 | .359 | .443 | .802 | 29.4 |
| 1975 | San Francisco Giants | 116 | 494 | 12 | 58 | .280 | .377 | .431 | .808 | 35.4 |
| 1974 | San Francisco Giants | 154 | 638 | 16 | 82 | .287 | .368 | .442 | .810 | 35.1 |
| 1973 | San Francisco Giants | 148 | 605 | 12 | 58 | .300 | .367 | .444 | .811 | 45.0 |
| 1972 | San Francisco Giants | 20 | 71 | 4 | 14 | .290 | .357 | .532 | .889 | 15.5 |
| Career | 2033 | 8189 | 234 | 978 | .281 | .364 | .439 | .803 | 30.5 |
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Quick answers
Gary Matthews Sr. home run factsHow many career home runs does Gary Matthews Sr. have?
Gary Matthews Sr. hit 234 career MLB home runs in 16 seasons (1972–1987), tied for 304th all-time.
Where does Gary Matthews Sr. rank on the all-time home run list?
Tied for 304th in MLB history with 234. Next: Dan Uggla (235), 2 to pass.
What was Gary Matthews Sr.’s best home run season?
His most home runs in a season is 27, in 1979 with the Atlanta Braves, when he posted a .865 OPS.
What teams has Gary Matthews Sr. played for?
San Francisco Giants (1972–1976); Atlanta Braves (1977–1980); Philadelphia Phillies (1981–1983); Chicago Cubs (1984–1987); Seattle Mariners (1987).
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