2006 season Gary Matthews Jr.



matthews batting texas rangers in 2005


matthews got off fine start in 2006 season, , result chosen play in 2006 all-star game. , father 14th father-son combination appear in all-star game, father took part in 1979 game.


matthews known jumping skills , flair dramatic in field, taking away home runs in process. home run-stealing catch against mike lamb on july 1, 2006 outstanding, lamb himself applauded after play over. team radio announcer eric nadel said best catch s ever seen rangers outfielder make in 26 years ballclub. later called #1 defensive play ever performed best damn sports show period.


on september 13 of same year, matthews hit natural cycle in game against detroit tigers, single first hit, double second, triple third, , home run fourth.


after fine performance in 2006, 19 hrs, 79 rbis, , 194 hits (including 44 doubles), , respected defensive work in outfield, signed angels 5-year contract worth $50 million. many baseball writers such espn s rob neyer have called 1 of worst contracts of time, citing matthews prior performance never enough deserve , subsequent drop-off should have been predictable angels.








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