As a Cardinal, Matheny appeared in games at catcher, logging 4, The four-time , Rawlings Gold Glove recipient holds the Major League catching record for consecutive errorless games and for consecutive errorless chances 1, He posted a lifetime batting mark of. Matheny signed with San Francisco as a free-agent prior to the season and he spent two seasons with the Giants before playing his final game on May 31, In his first season with the Giants, Matheny set the team record for fielding pct.
In , Matheny served as an inspirational leader for the Cardinals, helping the team to cope with the shocking death of pitcher Darryl Kile while still reaching the National League Championship Series. Matheny was voted by his teammates as the first recipient of the "Darryl Kile Award" in - an award that goes annually to the Cardinals player who best demonstrates the qualities that Darryl brought to the clubhouse everyday; those of a good teammate, a great friend, a fine father and a humble man.
Matheny has been a tireless worker in the community, organizing and creating the "Catch" charity that donated tickets to Cardinals fans from The field incorporates a firm, rubber playing surface that is more forgiving and friendly for wheelchairs, walkers and children who may use braces, while dugouts provide room for wheelchairs to maneuver and wide concrete patios and ramps allow families to easily access both field and viewing areas.
Funding for the field project was provided by "Catch 22 Foundation", which Mike created. Matheny, born on September 22, in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, graduated from Reynoldsburg High School in ,where he was a team captain for both the baseball and football teams. He was a member of the Connie Mack National Championship team in and attended the University of Michigan, where he was co-captain of the Wolverines' baseball team.
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