Brice Matthews
#0 SS · Astros
Height
5'10"
Weight
190 lbs
Age
24
College
Nebraska
Draft
2023, Rd 1, #28
Experience
1 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
A-
B
N/A
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The Verdict on Brice, in One Read
On the field, Brice Matthews grades out as an excellent SS for Astros (A- Performance). That places him 17th of 60 graded shortstops. The public read is positive (B Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a pro, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Career StatsA-
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 62 | 0.19565217 | 8 | 23 | 0.609952 | 3 | 36 |
| 2026 | | 51 | .203 | 4 | 14 | .580 | 2 | 30 |
| 2025 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Performance Analysis
A-
FCA+
Brice Matthews enters his rookie campaign as a promising young safety who the Astros believe can develop into a cornerstone of their secondary. At 24, the first-year player brings impressive athleticism and football IQ that earned him an A- performance grade during his limited exposure in professional football. Matthews has yet to establish the games-played resume that defines reliability at the safety position, where durability and consistent availability are paramount to defensive success. His undefined career game total reflects the typical growing pains of a rookie learning to adapt his collegiate skill set to the NFL's speed and complexity. The Astros are counting on Matthews to contribute immediately in sub-packages while gradually expanding his role as he proves he can handle the physical demands of a full professional season. His combination of range, instincts, and tackling ability suggests he has the tools to become a fixture in Houston's defensive backfield. The key developmental milestone for Matthews will be demonstrating he can stay healthy and accumulate the meaningful game experience that separates potential from proven production at the safety position.
How Brice Compares at the Position
Brice Matthews ranks 17th of 60 graded shortstops by performance. That slots Brice between Jeremy Pena (A-) just ahead and Corey Seager (A-) just behind.
Graded higher
Jeremy PenaAstrosA-Carson WilliamsRaysA-Geraldo PerdomoDiamondbacksA-Brice MatthewsA-
Graded lower
Corey SeagerRangersRecent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 6/17 | vs DET | W 4-2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tue, 6/16 | vs DET | L 3-9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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