Gary Matthews

Quotes About Matthews
"He hit everything we threw. That was the fastest cycle I think I've ever seen." — Tigers manager Jim Leyland, on the cycle by Matthews against his team, September 13, 2006

Best Season: 2006
Matthews made his first All-Star appearance, and played stellar defense in center field.

Factoids
On September 13, 2006, Gary Matthews Jr. hit for the cycle in his first four trips to the plate against the Tigers in Detroit. He collected a single, double, triple, and homer in that order. His fifth time up, he reached base in yet another way - he walked.

Born
Gary Nathaniel (Jr.) Matthews was born on August 25, 1974, in San Francisco, CA.

Batted:  Both
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  CF

Primary Team:  TEX

College:  Pepperdine

Nicknames
Little Sarge

Family Tree
He is the son of former majorleague outfielder Gary Matthews.

Batting Feats

• September 13, 2006: Cycle...

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