- The 2nd round pick in 2017 struck out a career-high 11 against Fort Wayne (Padres).
- Mathews was a free agent sign in June 2017 and saw action in his debut across two rookies levels and an appearance at Double-A Mobile. He posted a 7-1 record along with a 9.7 K/9 and 2.6 BB/9 rates in 17 appearances (6 starts). The 6’2″- 180 lb. right-hander has already accounted for 2 appearances with 1 start at Triple-A Salt Lake this season.
LoA Mentions – Starters RHP Alexander Vargas (LoA Charleston – New York Yankees) 20 years old 6 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 3.77 ERA, Win 2-0 LHP Kyle Young (LoA Lakewood – Philadelphia) 20 years old 5 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 0.00 ERA, Win 1-0
- First start of the season for the 22nd round high school pick in 2016.
HiA Mentions – Starters LHP Cam Roegner (HiA Carolina – Milwaukee) 24 years old 7 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0.76 ERA, Win 5-1 LHP Bailey Falter (HiA Clearwater – Philadelphia) 21 years old 5 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 1.60 ERA
National League – Relief LHP Kyle Dohy (LoA Lakewood – Philadelphia) 21 years old 2 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 1.25 ERA, Save (5) American League – Relief RHP Jesus Zambrano (LoA Beloit – Oakland) 21 years old 3.2 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 5.09 ERA, Win 4-1
Under The Radar Minors 