Richard Bleier, baseball player, 2016-2023

Richard Bleier

Born: 4/16/1987 in Davie, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-05-30 | Final Game: 2023-08-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Richard Sidney Bleier

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Biography

Richard Bleier, born in 1987, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2016 to 2023. Known for his precise control and ability to induce ground balls, Bleier made a significant impact during his tenure in Major League Baseball. He finished his career with a record of 15-6 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.27, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. Over his seven seasons, he accumulated 187 strikeouts and recorded 5 saves, demonstrating his versatility as both a reliever and spot starter. Bleier played in an era characterized by an increasing emphasis on pitching specialization and analytics, which influenced how teams deployed their bullpen arms. His ability to keep hitters off-balance with a mix of pitches allowed him to carve out a niche in the game, particularly as a left-handed pitcher. After retiring on August 6, 2023, Bleier left behind a legacy as a reliable option in the late innings, earning the respect of teammates and opponents alike for his professionalism and dedication to the craft of pitching.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
15 6 335 2 0 0 5 330.3 348 120 24 54 187 3.27 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2016 NYY AL 0 0 23 0 0 0 0 23.0 20 5 4 13 1.96 -
2017 BAL AL 2 1 57 0 0 0 0 63.3 62 14 13 26 1.99 -24.8
2018 BAL AL 3 0 31 0 0 0 0 32.7 36 7 4 15 1.93 1190.0
2019 BAL AL 3 0 53 1 0 0 4 55.3 65 33 8 30 5.37 440.8
2020 BAL AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 1 0 0 4 0.00 0.0
2020 MIA NL 1 1 19 0 0 0 0 13.7 13 4 4 7 2.63 482.5
2021 MIA NL 3 2 68 0 0 0 0 58.0 51 19 6 44 2.95 1835.1
2022 MIA NL 2 2 55 1 0 0 1 50.7 63 20 10 32 3.55 893.4
2023 BOS AL 1 0 27 0 0 0 0 30.7 37 18 5 16 5.28 -603.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
335 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
2016 NYY AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2017 BAL AL 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2018 BAL AL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2019 BAL AL 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2020 BAL AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2020 MIA NL 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2021 MIA NL 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2022 MIA NL 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2023 BOS AL 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2020 NLDS2 MIA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2020 NLWC3 MIA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 3 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2020 NLDS2 MIA 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0.00
2020 NLWC3 MIA 0 0 2 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 335 2 26 55 2 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2016 NYA P 23 0 1 5 0 0
2017 BAL P 57 0 5 16 1 2
2018 BAL P 31 0 2 3 0 1
2019 BAL P 53 1 4 8 0 0
2020 BAL P 2 0 0 0 0 0
2020 MIA P 19 0 0 4 0 0
2021 MIA P 68 0 6 8 0 0
2022 MIA P 55 1 6 7 0 0
2023 BOS P 27 0 2 4 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 335