Tommy Matchick

American baseball player (1943–2022)

John Thomas Matchick (September 7, 1943 – January 4, 2022) was an American professional baseball infielder. He played six seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers, and Baltimore Orioles from 1967 to 1972.

Tommy Matchick
Matchick in 1970
Infielder
Born: (1943-09-07)September 7, 1943
Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Died: January 4, 2022(2022-01-04) (aged 78)
Batted: Left Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 2, 1967, for the Detroit Tigers
Last MLB appearance
October 3, 1972, for the Baltimore Orioles
MLB statistics
Batting average.215
Home runs4
Runs batted in64
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Matchick died on January 4, 2022, at the age of 78.[1]

References

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  1. Crawford, Kirkland (January 4, 2022). "Former Detroit Tigers 1968 World Series champ Tommy Matchick dies at 78". Detroit Free Press. Archived from the original on January 5, 2022. Retrieved January 4, 2022.