Jeffrey Stephen Mathis was born on March 31,1983 and is an American professional baseball catcher who is a free agent.
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25 Facts About Jeff Mathis
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Jeff Mathis has played in Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Toronto Blue Jays, Miami Marlins, Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers and Atlanta Braves.
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Jeff Mathis has one brother, Jake Mathis, who played in the minor leagues.
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At Marianna High School, Jeff Mathis played both football and baseball, winning four district titles and a regional title.
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Jeff Mathis appeared in the 1999 state title game in baseball, along with the state championship game in football in 2000.
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Jeff Mathis was drafted in the first round by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim out of high school in 2001, which he accepted in lieu of attending Florida State University.
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Jeff Mathis quickly moved up the ranks, and by 2005, he was with the Salt Lake Bees at the Triple-A level.
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Jeff Mathis was replaced on the Angels roster by catcher Mike Napoli, who later became a very offensive-minded catcher that transitioned to being a first baseman and designated hitter for his offensive prowess.
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Jeff Mathis entered the 2007 season fighting for the two catcher positions with Mike Napoli and Jose Molina.
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Jeff Mathis had been among the AL leaders in pitchers' earned run averages while behind the plate.
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In 2010, Jeff Mathis was ranked by Beyond the Box Score as one of the worst defensive catchers in baseball.
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Nine days later, Jeff Mathis signed a contract with the Blue Jays to avoid arbitration.
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Jeff Mathis signed a one-year deal and was guaranteed to earn $1.
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Pitching in the 8th inning, Jeff Mathis gave up a hit and walked a batter, but ended the inning without surrendering a run.
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Jeff Mathis became the sixth position player for the Blue Jays to pitch in a game, and the first since Mike McCoy on June 11,2011.
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On November 19,2012, Jeff Mathis was traded to the Miami Marlins along with Adeiny Hechavarria, Henderson Alvarez, Yunel Escobar, Jake Marisnick, Anthony DeSclafani, and Justin Nicolino, in exchange for Mark Buehrle, Josh Johnson, Jose Reyes, John Buck, and Emilio Bonifacio.
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Jeff Mathis was expected to serve as the back-up to Rob Brantly.
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Jeff Mathis was the only catcher with major-league experience besides Brantly, and was expected to miss 6 weeks.
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Jeff Mathis hit his third career grand slam in a June 14,2016 game against the San Diego Padres.
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Jeff Mathis signed a two-year, $4 million deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks on December 5,2016.
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On February 16,2021, Jeff Mathis signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies organization that included an invitation to spring training.
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On March 24,2021, Jeff Mathis was released from his contract with the Phillies after ten spring training games.
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On March 30,2021, Jeff Mathis signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves organization.
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On May 2,2021, Jeff Mathis was selected to the active roster after starter Travis d'Arnaud and backup Alex Jackson were placed on the injured list.
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Jeff Mathis was outrighted to the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers the next day.
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