Retired
Declan Matthews
Birthdate:
Oct. 26, 1980 (41 y, 11 m, 24 d)Born In:
Newcastle, NSW, AUSNationality:
Australian
Position:
CFBats/Throws:
S/RHeight/Weight:
6'0"/193Entry:
2002 Draft
- Round: 1, Overall: 4, Team: Cronulla Sharks
Contract:
Free Agent
ML Service Time:
None
Player Awards
| Award | Date | Team |
|---|---|---|
| MVP / Batter of the Year | 2003 | Sutherland (YL) |
| All-Star | 2015 | North Sydney (ABL) |
| 2014 | North Sydney (ABL) | |
| 2013 | Canberra (ABL) | |
| 2012 | Canberra (ABL) | |
| 2010 | Cronulla (ABL) | |
| 2009 | Cronulla (ABL) | |
| League Champ | 2014 | Canberra (ABL) |
| 2012 | Canberra (ABL) | |
| Gold Glove | 2004 - CF | Caringbah (RES) |
| 2003 - CF | Sutherland (YL) | |
| 2002 - CF | Sutherland (YL) | |
| Silver Slugger | 2015 - CF | North Sydney (ABL) |
| 2013 - CF | Canberra (ABL) | |
| 2004 - CF | Caringbah (RES) | |
| 2003 - CF | Sutherland (YL) | |
| Championship Series MVP | 2016 | North Sydney (ABL) |
| Batter of the Month | Sep 2013 | Canberra (ABL) |
| Sep 2008 | Cronulla (ABL) | |
| Player of the Week | Jun 1, 2015 | North Sydney (ABL) |
| May 12, 2014 | Canberra (ABL) | |
| Aug 12, 2013 | Canberra (ABL) | |
| Jul 18, 2005 | Cronulla (ABL) | |
| Jun 30, 2003 | Sutherland (YL) |
Hall of Fame Metrics
| Metric | Score |
|---|---|
| Black Ink | 14 |
| Grey Ink | 90 |
Similar Players (CF)
| Player | Score |
|---|---|
| Harry Message | 913 |
| Laird Cowling | 888 |
| J.B. Reynoldson | 880 |
| Joel Markham | 866 |
| Wayne Morrison | 866 |
| Steve Millman | 845 |
| Jeff Binge | 814 |
| Joel Aylett | 810 |
| Christian Lefebvre | 804 |
| Roger Gee | 799 |
Note: See Baseball Reference formula (primary position)
Leaderboard Appearances
| Year | GS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 130 | 5 |
| 2009 | 130 | 1 |
| 2013 | 130 | 1 |
| Year | PA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 584 | 4 |
| 2008 | 551 | 10 |
| 2012 | 560 | 7 |
| 2013 | 610 | 1 |
| 2015 | 573 | 5 |
| Year | AB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 526 | 4 |
| Year | Hits | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 128 | 8 |
| Year | K | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 169 | 5 |
| 2013 | 151 | 4 |
| Year | TB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 237 | 5 |
| Year | 3B | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 | 7 |
| Year | HR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 25 | 7 |
| Year | SB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 65 | 4 |
| 2007 | 70 | 2 |
| 2008 | 61 | 2 |
| 2009 | 76 | 1 |
| 2010 | 51 | 3 |
| 2011 | 46 | 6 |
| 2012 | 81 | 1 |
| 2013 | 71 | 2 |
| 2015 | 46 | 5 |
| 2016 | 48 | 4 |
| 2017 | 34 | 10 |
| Year | R | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 86 | 5 |
| 2009 | 84 | 7 |
| 2012 | 97 | 2 |
| 2013 | 106 | 1 |
| 2015 | 84 | 2 |
| Year | BB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 71 | 4 |
| 2008 | 74 | 8 |
| 2009 | 74 | 7 |
| 2010 | 68 | 9 |
| 2012 | 80 | 6 |
| 2013 | 76 | 5 |
| 2015 | 94 | 2 |
| 2016 | 65 | 6 |
| 2017 | 70 | 7 |
| Year | HBP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 12 | 8 |
| 2007 | 12 | 10 |
| 2012 | 12 | 8 |
| 2015 | 14 | 6 |
| Year | XBH | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 54 | 7 |
| Year | OBP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0.367 | 9 |
| 2012 | 0.389 | 2 |
| 2015 | 0.387 | 2 |
| Year | OPS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0.886 | 10 |
| 2015 | 0.832 | 10 |
| Year | G | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 130 | 6 |
| 2007 | 130 | 1 |
| 2009 | 130 | 1 |
| 2013 | 130 | 1 |
| Year | WAR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5.5 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5.6 | 4 |
| 2012 | 6.8 | 1 |
| 2013 | 6.3 | 2 |
| 2015 | 7.0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4.7 | 7 |