Matt Cain Career Overview
Matt Cain was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball, spending most of his career with the San Francisco Giants. He debuted in 2005 and retired after the 2017 season, compiling a career record of 102 wins against 74 losses. His career earned run average was 3.41 over 1,985 innings pitched.
Key Career Statistics
Across his career, Cain recorded 1,582 strikeouts and 464 walks while pitching 208 games, 207 as a starter. He threw 1,030 games started and completed 10 shutouts. His strikeout rate and ground ball rate were above league average for his era, and he ranked among the Giants' top career pitchers in innings and wins.
Postseason and Highlights
Cain helped the Giants win three World Series titles in 2010, 2012, and 2014. In postseason play, he posted a 3.18 ERA with 34 strikeouts in 62 innings. He also threw a perfect game in 2012, retiring all 27 batters in a 10–0 victory, a milestone often referenced in his career summary.
For detailed career stats, see Matt Cain's profile on Baseball-Reference.com.
