Rick Baldwin
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1975-1977)
Rick Baldwin was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1977 for the New York Mets, a span of 3 seasons. Across 105 career appearances, he went 4-7 with a 3.60 ERA and 86 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 180 lb
- Died
- 10/30/2020 in Modesto, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1975-04-10
- Last Game
- 1977-10-02
Full name: Rickey Alan Baldwin
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | NYN | NL | 3 | 5 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 97.1 | 97 | 36 | 34 | 54 | 3.33 | 3.71 (+10%) | 1309.8 |
| 1976 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.2 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 2.38 | 3.51 (+32%) | 49.8 |
| 1977 | NYN | NL | 1 | 2 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 62.2 | 62 | 31 | 31 | 23 | 4.45 | 4.00 (-11%) | -1525.3 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 4 | 7 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 182.2 | 173 | 73 | 75 | 86 | 3.60 | — | -166 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
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 | .273 | .273 | .273 | .545 | 0 |
Career AVG .273 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.
Career OBP .273 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.
Career SLG .273 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.
Career OPS .545 vs. league average .705 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | NYN | NL | 54 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | NYN | NL | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | NYN | NL | 40 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 105 | 22 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (210 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 58 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Away | 47 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .300 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 58 | 109.1 | 97 | 40 | 39 | 45 | 3.29 |
| Away | 47 | 73.1 | 76 | 33 | 36 | 41 | 4.05 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-10-02 | NYN | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-23 | NYN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-18 | NYN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-15 | NYN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-13 | NYN | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-08 | NYN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-07 | NYN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-04 | NYN | ATL | L | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-08-30 | NYN | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-08-26 | NYN | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-10-02 | NYN | STL | SV | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-23 | NYN | STL | — | 1.2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977-09-18 | NYN | CHC | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977-09-15 | NYN | PHI | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-13 | NYN | WSN | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-08 | NYN | PHI | — | 2.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977-09-07 | NYN | PHI | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-04 | NYN | ATL | L | 5.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977-08-30 | NYN | HOU | — | 0.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-08-26 | NYN | ATL | — | 2.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 105 |
Rick Baldwin: the record in brief
Rick Baldwin's major league career runs from a debut on April 10, 1975 to a final game on October 2, 1977. All of the seasons listed were played for the New York Mets. Baldwin, a pitcher by primary position, threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Baldwin is listed at 180 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. The birth record reads June 1, 1953, in Fresno, CA, USA. Baldwin's death is recorded on October 30, 2020, in Modesto, CA, USA. Rick Baldwin was the playing name; the full given name is Rickey Alan.
Baldwin pitched in 105 games, starting 0, and finished with a 4-7 record and 3.60 ERA. Baldwin had 86 strikeouts. Baldwin's 3.60 ERA was close to the 3.75 league figure for those seasons. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.33 in 1975, when the league's was 3.71.
The position breakdown shows 105 games, all at pitcher. The fielding table credits Baldwin with 10 putouts, 34 assists and 2 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rick Baldwin
- What years did Rick Baldwin play?
- Rick Baldwin played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1977.
- Was Rick Baldwin a pitcher?
- Yes. Rick Baldwin pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 86 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Rick Baldwin hit?
- Rick Baldwin hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Rick Baldwin play for?
- Rick Baldwin played for one team, the New York Mets (1975–1977).
- What were Rick Baldwin's career stats?
- In 105 games, Rick Baldwin went 4-7 with a 3.60 ERA, 86 strikeouts, 182.2 innings pitched, and 7 saves.
- What position did Rick Baldwin play?
- Rick Baldwin played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rick Baldwin and how much did he weigh?
- Rick Baldwin was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Rick Baldwin's career ERA?
- Rick Baldwin finished with a 3.60 career ERA, going 4-7 with 86 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Rick Baldwin have?
- Rick Baldwin recorded 86 career strikeouts.
- Is Rick Baldwin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rick Baldwin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.