Mike Matheny enjoyed a highly respected 13-year Major League Baseball career as a durable, highly intelligent catcher who played for the Milwaukee Brewers, Toronto Blue Jays, St. Louis Cardinals, and San Francisco Giants. While his offensive statistics featured a modest batting average, he established himself as one of the premier defensive backstops of his era, winning four Gold Glove Awards and setting major league records for errorless defensive play behind the plate through his exceptional leadership and game-calling prowess.