Rich Batchelor
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-1997)
Rich Batchelor was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1997 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Diego Padres, a span of 5 seasons. Across 43 career appearances, he went 5-1 with a 5.03 ERA and 33 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 861.7.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-09-03
- Last Game
- 1997-07-15
Full name: Richard Anthony Batchelor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SLN | NL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 8.10 | 4.19 (-93%) | -49.4 |
| 1996 | SLN | NL | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 1.20 | 4.61 (+74%) | 1017.9 |
| 1997 | SLN | NL | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 4.50 | 4.39 (-3%) | 237.9 |
| 1997 | SDN | NL | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.2 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 7.82 | 4.39 (-78%) | -344.6 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 5 | 1 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.2 | 63 | 30 | 18 | 33 | 5.03 | — | 862 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .753 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SLN | NL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | SLN | NL | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | SLN | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | SDN | NL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 43 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 (86 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 24.0 | 29 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 6.38 |
| Away | 23 | 29.2 | 34 | 13 | 5 | 18 | 3.94 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-15 | SDP | SFG | — | 0.0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-07-13 | SDP | COL | W | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-07-11 | SDP | COL | — | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-07-04 | SDP | LAD | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-07-03 | SDP | SEA | W | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-07-01 | SDP | OAK | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997-06-28 | SDP | LAD | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-06-25 | SDP | SFG | — | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-06-24 | SDP | SFG | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997-06-21 | SDP | COL | — | 1.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 43 |
Salary History
Rich Batchelor's recorded salaries total $157,500 over 1 season, in 1997. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Batchelor's career ran from 1993 to 1997. No salary is recorded for 1993 and 1996.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | SLN | NL | $157,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $157,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina Aiken | Aiken | SC | 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 |
Rich Batchelor: the record in brief
Rich Batchelor played a first major league game on September 3, 1993 and a last one on July 15, 1997. Club by club, the record runs the St. Louis Cardinals (1993 to 1997) and the San Diego Padres (1997). Batchelor, a pitcher by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6'1" and 195 pounds. Batchelor was born on April 8, 1967, in Florence, SC, USA. The given name on file is Richard Anthony Batchelor.
Batchelor pitched in 43 games, starting 0, and finished with a 5-1 record and 5.03 ERA. Also on Batchelor's record: 33 strikeouts. Against a 4.40 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.03 mark was 14.4% worse. 1996 was Batchelor's sharpest full season, a 1.20 ERA against the league's 4.61. Pitcher PIV, the site's era-adjusted run-prevention measure, totals 861.7 for Batchelor's career.
Every defensive appearance on record for Batchelor, 43 games, came at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 4 putouts and 4 assists against 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rich Batchelor
- What years did Rich Batchelor play?
- Rich Batchelor played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1997.
- Was Rich Batchelor a pitcher?
- Yes. Rich Batchelor pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 33 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Rich Batchelor hit?
- Rich Batchelor hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Rich Batchelor play for?
- Rich Batchelor played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1993, 1996–1997) and the San Diego Padres (1997).
- What were Rich Batchelor's career stats?
- In 43 games, Rich Batchelor went 5-1 with a 5.03 ERA, 33 strikeouts, and 53.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Rich Batchelor earn in his career?
- Rich Batchelor's recorded salaries total $157,500 over 1 season, in 1997. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Batchelor's career ran from 1993 to 1997. No salary is recorded for 1993 and 1996.
- What was Rich Batchelor's salary?
- Rich Batchelor's recorded salary was $157,500 in 1997.
- What position did Rich Batchelor play?
- Rich Batchelor played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rich Batchelor and how much did he weigh?
- Rich Batchelor was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- What was Rich Batchelor's career ERA?
- Rich Batchelor finished with a 5.03 career ERA, going 5-1 with 33 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Rich Batchelor have?
- Rich Batchelor recorded 33 career strikeouts.
- Is Rich Batchelor in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rich Batchelor has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.