Rod Bolton
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-1995)
Rod Bolton was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1995 for the Chicago White Sox, a span of 3 seasons. Across 17 career appearances, he went 2-8 with a 7.69 ERA and 27 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-04-10
- Last Game
- 1995-09-19
Full name: Rodney Earl Bolton
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 | CHA | AL | 2 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.1 | 55 | 35 | 16 | 17 | 7.44 | 4.19 (-78%) | -452.6 |
| 1995 | CHA | AL | 0 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 33 | 20 | 14 | 10 | 8.18 | 4.45 (-84%) | -1108.7 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 2 | 8 | 17 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.1 | 88 | 55 | 30 | 27 | 7.69 | — | -1,561 | ||
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.
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 | CHA | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CHA | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (34 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 31.0 | 39 | 25 | 11 | 16 | 7.26 |
| Away | 9 | 33.1 | 49 | 30 | 19 | 11 | 8.10 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-09-19 | CHW | CLE | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995-09-18 | CHW | CLE | — | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995-09-09 | CHW | OAK | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-09-04 | CHW | TEX | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-08-19 | CHW | TEX | L | 4.2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1995-08-15 | CHW | LAA | L | 6.0 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995-08-09 | CHW | SEA | — | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-08-04 | CHW | CLE | — | 5.0 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993-07-31 | CHW | SEA | W | 3.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993-07-24 | CHW | MIL | — | 5.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 17 |
Salary History
Rod Bolton's recorded salaries total $100,000 over 1 season, in 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bolton's career ran from 1993 to 1995. No salary is recorded for 1995.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CHA | AL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $100,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | Lexington | KY | 1989, 1990 |
| Chattanooga State Technical Community College | Chattanooga | TN | 1987, 1988 |
Rod Bolton: the record in brief
April 10, 1993 and September 19, 1995 bracket Rod Bolton's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Bolton's only club in the season tables is the Chicago White Sox. At 6 feet, 2 inches and 190 pounds, Bolton is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Bolton both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is September 23, 1968, in Chattanooga, TN, USA. The given name on file is Rodney Earl Bolton.
Across 17 games (11 starts), Bolton recorded 2 wins against 8 losses with a 7.69 ERA. Also on Bolton's record: 27 strikeouts. The league ERA over Bolton's seasons was 4.31, so the 7.69 figure ran 78.4% worse than average. 1993 was Bolton's sharpest full season, a 7.44 ERA against the league's 4.19.
Every defensive appearance on record for Bolton, 17 games, came at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 6 putouts and 12 assists against 0 errors.
The one salary on file is $100,000, for 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bolton's career ran from 1993 to 1995. No salary is recorded for 1995. The college table lists University of Kentucky in 1989 and 1990. Retrosheet box scores cover 34 of Bolton's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rod Bolton
- What years did Rod Bolton play?
- Rod Bolton played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1995.
- Was Rod Bolton a pitcher?
- Yes. Rod Bolton pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 27 strikeouts.
- What teams did Rod Bolton play for?
- Rod Bolton played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (1993, 1995).
- What were Rod Bolton's career stats?
- In 17 games, Rod Bolton went 2-8 with a 7.69 ERA, 27 strikeouts, and 64.1 innings pitched.
- How much did Rod Bolton earn in his career?
- Rod Bolton's recorded salaries total $100,000 over 1 season, in 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bolton's career ran from 1993 to 1995. No salary is recorded for 1995.
- What was Rod Bolton's salary?
- Rod Bolton's recorded salary was $100,000 in 1993.
- What position did Rod Bolton play?
- Rod Bolton played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rod Bolton and how much did he weigh?
- Rod Bolton was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Rod Bolton's career ERA?
- Rod Bolton finished with a 7.69 career ERA, going 2-8 with 27 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Rod Bolton have?
- Rod Bolton recorded 27 career strikeouts.
- Is Rod Bolton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rod Bolton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.