12 Facts About Bobby Mattick

Robert James Mattick was an American professional baseball player, scout, and manager.

Bobby Mattick played in Major League Baseball as a shortstop for the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds.

Bobby Mattick played only one season as a regular with the Chicago Cubs in 1940, although he played for the Cubs from 1938 to 1940 and the Cincinnati Reds in 1941 and 1942.

Bobby Mattick began his managerial career in the Southern League in 1944 and 1945.

From 1946 to 1978, Bobby Mattick worked for nine different baseball organizations including as a scout for the Reds, Houston Astros, Milwaukee Brewers and Montreal Expos.

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Bobby Mattick was credited by some baseball personnel as an incomparable longtime scout and player development specialist, signing such stars as Frank Robinson, Vada Pinson, Curt Flood, Rusty Staub, Don Baylor, and Gary Carter.

One of the Blue Jays' original employees in its inaugural season, Bobby Mattick joined the team in 1976 as the scouting supervisor, and helped draft the expansion Blue Jays.

Bobby Mattick turned down the job several times before finally accepting; he initially wanted to manage the team only if he could wear his regular business clothing while in the dugout, rather than a uniform.

Bobby Mattick was offered the opportunity to continue managing the Blue Jays for a third season, but elected to step down.

Bobby Mattick played a key administrative role in scouting and development, leading to the Blue Jays' five AL East division championships, and World Series crowns in 1992 and 1993.

Bobby Mattick was part of the Blue Jays' delegation at the 2004 Winter Meetings in Anaheim, California.

Bobby Mattick died 11 days after his 89th birthday after suffering a stroke at his Scottsdale, Arizona, home.