Isaac Mattson

Isaac Gerald Mattson (born July 14, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Minnesota Twins organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles.

Isaac Mattson
Minnesota Twins
Pitcher
Born: (1995-07-14) July 14, 1995
Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 7, 2021, for the Baltimore Orioles
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average6.23
Strikeouts3
Teams

Amateur career

Mattson attended Harbor Creek High School in Harborcreek, Pennsylvania, where he played both baseball and basketball. In 2014, his senior year, he went 6–0 with a 0.67 ERA along with batting .531.[1] He was not drafted out of high school in the 2014 Major League Baseball draft and enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh where he played college baseball.

In 2015, as a freshman at Pitt, Mattson appeared in 22 games, going 1–1 with a 3.82 ERA, and in 2016, his sophomore season, he pitched 34 innings in relief, compiling a 2–0 record with a 3.71 ERA. After his sophomore year, he played for the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League and was named an all-star.[2][3] In 2017, as a junior, he pitched 31 innings out of the bullpen, going 1–0 with a 2.87 ERA, striking out 41.[4]

Professional career

Los Angeles Angels

After the season, Mattson was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 19th round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft.[5]

After signing, Mattson made his professional debut with the Arizona League Angels before being promoted to the Orem Owlz, where he was named an All-Star.[6] In 31+1⁄3 innings between the two clubs, he went 1–0 with a 1.44 ERA.[7] In 2018, he played for the Burlington Bees and the Inland Empire 66ers, going 7–4 with a 3.82 ERA in 25 games (11 starts),[8] and in 2019, he began the year with the 66ers before being promoted to the Mobile BayBears in May.[9] In August, he was promoted to the Salt Lake Bees. Over 37 relief appearances between the three clubs, Mattson pitched to a 6–3 record with a 2.33 ERA, striking out 110 over 73+1⁄3 innings. He was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Mesa Solar Sox following the season.[10]

Baltimore Orioles

On December 4, 2019, Mattson (alongside Zach Peek, Kyle Bradish, and Kyle Brnovich) was traded to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Dylan Bundy.[11] He did not play a minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[12]

On November 20, 2020, Mattson was added to the 40-man roster.[13] On May 3, 2021, Mattson was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[14] Mattson made his major league debut on May 7, pitching 2/3 of an inning and allowing one run on a Marwin González RBI double.[15] He was optioned to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides the following day. On June 30, Mattson was recalled by the Orioles.[16] He recorded his first career strikeout on July 3, striking out Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher.[17] Over 4 appearances for the Orioles in 2021, Matson posted a 6.23 ERA with 3 strikeouts.

On April 8, 2022, Mattson was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk.[18] On July 18, the Orioles released Mattson from the organization.[19]

Washington Wild Things

On August 6, 2022, Mattson signed with the Washington Wild Things of the Frontier League. He made 12 appearances for Washington, recording a 2.40 ERA with 23 strikeouts in 15.0 innings pitched. On December 5, Mattson was released by the Wild Things after having his contract option declined.[20]

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

On March 31, 2023, Mattson signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[21] In 18 appearances for the Blue Crabs, Mattson logged a 3.32 ERA with 24 strikeouts and 3 saves in 19.0 innings pitched.

Minnesota Twins

On June 22, 2023, Mattson signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins organization.[22]

References
  1. "Cape League Extra: Pitt's Isaac Mattson is reliable reliever for Chatham". Cape Cod Times. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  2. "Pitt's Mattson Selected to Cape Cod Baseball League All-Star Game". Explore Clarion. 20 July 2016. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  3. "#44 Isaac Mattson". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  4. "Harbor Creek's Mattson Taken in MLB Draft". 15 June 2017.
  5. "Angels select Harbor Creek grad Isaac Mattson in MLB draft". GoErie.com. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  6. "Harbor Creek grad Mattson named to Pioneer League all-star team". GoErie.com. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  7. "Let the games begin". The Hawk Eye Newspaper. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  8. "Isaac Mattson Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  9. "Mattson moves up in Angels system". GoErie.com. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  10. Norris, Josh. "2019 Arizona Fall League Rosters Announced". www.baseballamerica.com.
  11. "Angels trade for Orioles RHP Dylan Bundy". ESPN.com. December 4, 2019. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  12. "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". MLB Trade Rumors.
  13. Anthony Franco (2020-11-20). "Orioles Designate Renato Nunez For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
  14. "Major League Baseball Transactions". Major League Baseball.
  15. Reisenweber, Tom. "Harbor Creek graduate Mattson makes Major League Baseball debut with Orioles". GoErie.com.
  16. Mark Polishuk (2021-06-30). "Orioles Make Five Roster Moves". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  17. "Harbor Creek grad Mattson has scoreless outing for Orioles, gets Ohtani out".
  18. Franco, Anthony (April 8, 2022). "Orioles Outright Isaac Mattson". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  19. "Isaac Mattson: Time's up in Baltimore organization".
  20. "2022 Transactions - Frontier League".
  21. "Southern Maryland Blue Crabs add three former MLB prospects to roster for 15th anniversary season". msn.com. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
  22. https://www.mlb.com/transactions/2023/06/22
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