Ricky Bones
Born: 4/7/1969 in Salinas, P.R.
MLB Debut: 1991-08-11 | Final Game: 2001-10-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Ricardo Ricky Bones
Biography
Ricky Bones was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1991 until 2001. Born in 1969, Bones showcased his talent on the mound during a career that spanned over a decade. He finished with a record of 63 wins and 82 losses, along with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.85. Throughout his career, he struck out 564 batters and collected 1 save, demonstrating his capacity as a reliable arm in the bullpen and rotation.
Notably, Bones was selected as an All-Star during his time in the league, highlighting his recognition among peers and fans for his skills on the field. His career unfolded during an era characterized by significant changes in baseball, including the rise of power hitters and evolving pitching strategies. Despite the challenges of the game, Bones contributed to his teams with a competitive spirit and a tenacious pitching style, leaving a lasting legacy as a dedicated athlete in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | 82 | 375 | 164 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1278.3 | 1422 | 689 | 167 | 464 | 564 | 4.85 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | SDP | NL | 4 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.0 | 57 | 29 | 18 | 31 | 4.83 | - |
| 1992 | ATL | AL | 9 | 10 | 31 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 163.3 | 169 | 83 | 48 | 65 | 4.57 | - |
| 1993 | ATL | AL | 11 | 11 | 32 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 203.7 | 222 | 110 | 63 | 63 | 4.86 | - |
| 1994 | ATL | AL | 10 | 9 | 24 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 170.7 | 166 | 65 | 45 | 57 | 3.43 | - |
| 1995 | ATL | AL | 10 | 12 | 32 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 200.3 | 218 | 103 | 83 | 77 | 4.63 | - |
| 1996 | ATL | AL | 7 | 14 | 32 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 145.0 | 170 | 94 | 62 | 59 | 5.83 | - |
| 1996 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 14.14 | - |
| 1997 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.7 | 31 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 10.19 | -662.0 |
| 1997 | KCR | AL | 4 | 7 | 21 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 78.3 | 102 | 52 | 25 | 36 | 5.97 | - |
| 1998 | KCR | AL | 2 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 53.3 | 49 | 18 | 24 | 38 | 3.04 | - |
| 1999 | BAL | AL | 0 | 3 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.7 | 59 | 29 | 19 | 26 | 5.98 | -838.6 |
| 2000 | MIA | NL | 2 | 3 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77.3 | 94 | 39 | 27 | 59 | 4.54 | - |
| 2001 | MIA | NL | 4 | 4 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.0 | 71 | 36 | 33 | 41 | 5.06 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 379 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.100 | 0.200 | 0.100 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | SDP | NL | 11 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | ATL | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | ATL | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | ATL | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | ATL | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | ATL | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | NYY | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | CIN | NL | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | KCR | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | KCR | AL | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | BAL | AL | 31 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIA | NL | 56 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | MIA | NL | 61 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 375 | 164 | 107 | 157 | 9 | 22 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | SDN | P | 11 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | ML4 | P | 31 | 28 | 17 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 | ML4 | P | 32 | 31 | 26 | 22 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | ML4 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | ML4 | P | 24 | 24 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | ML4 | P | 32 | 31 | 19 | 32 | 0 | 8 |
| 1996 | ML4 | P | 32 | 23 | 10 | 13 | 1 | 3 |
| 1996 | NYA | P | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | CIN | P | 9 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | KCA | P | 21 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | KCA | P | 32 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | BAL | P | 30 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | FLO | P | 56 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | FLO | P | 61 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 375 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | FLO | NL | $800,000 |
| 1999 | BAL | AL | $800,000 |
| 1998 | KCA | AL | $400,000 |
| 1997 | CIN | NL | $350,000 |
| 1997 | KCA | AL | $390,000 |
| 1996 | ML4 | AL | $1,425,000 |
| 1995 | ML4 | AL | $581,945 |
| 1994 | ML4 | AL | $350,000 |
| 1993 | ML4 | AL | $190,000 |
| 1992 | ML4 | AL | $109,000 |
| 1990 | SDN | NL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,495,945 | ||