Rick Baldwin
Born: 6/1/1953 in Fresno, CA, USA
Died: 10/30/2020 in Modesto, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1975-04-10 | Final Game: 1977-10-02
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Rickey Alan Baldwin
Biography
Rick Baldwin was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1977. Born in 1953, Baldwin's career spanned a transformative period in the game, characterized by a shift toward a more offense-driven style of play. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 4-7, showcasing his potential as a reliable arm out of the bullpen and occasionally as a starter.
Baldwin finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.6, reflecting his ability to keep runs from scoring in a league that was increasingly favoring hitters. He recorded 86 strikeouts and achieved 7 saves, demonstrating his skill in high-pressure situations. While his time in the major leagues was relatively short, Baldwin's contributions on the mound and his perseverance during an era of evolving baseball dynamics left a mark in the memories of fans and the organizations he played for.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 7 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 182.7 | 173 | 73 | 10 | 75 | 86 | 3.60 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | NYN | NL | 3 | 5 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 97.3 | 97 | 36 | 34 | 54 | 3.33 | 1309.8 |
| 1976 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.7 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 2.38 | 49.8 |
| 1977 | NYN | NL | 1 | 2 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 62.7 | 62 | 31 | 31 | 23 | 4.45 | -1544.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | 22 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.273 | 0.273 | 0.273 | 0.545 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | NYN | NL | 54 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | NYN | NL | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | NYN | NL | 40 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 105 | 0 | 10 | 34 | 2 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | NYN | P | 54 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 2 | 2 |
| 1976 | NYN | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | NYN | P | 40 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 105 |