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
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 |