Ralph Citarella
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983-1987)
Ralph Citarella was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1987 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 5 seasons. Across 21 career appearances, he went 0-1 with a 4.06 ERA and 28 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
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-09-13
- Last Game
- 1987-07-10
Full name: Ralph Alexander Citarella
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | SLN | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1.64 | 3.87 (+58%) | 282.9 |
| 1984 | SLN | NL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.1 | 20 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 3.63 | 3.81 (+5%) | 584.9 |
| 1987 | CHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 7.36 | 4.29 (-72%) | -908.8 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 0 | 1 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.1 | 41 | 20 | 14 | 28 | 4.06 | — | -41 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | .200 | .200 | .400 | 0 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.
Career SLG .200 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 49.6% below league average.
Career OPS .400 vs. league average .723 across their career seasons — 44.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | SLN | NL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | SLN | NL | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CHA | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 21 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 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 (42 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 13 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .333 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 22.2 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 3.57 |
| Away | 13 | 21.2 | 24 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 4.57 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-10 | CHW | NYY | — | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987-07-03 | CHW | CLE | — | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-06-28 | CHW | LAA | — | 2.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1987-06-24 | CHW | SEA | — | 3.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987-06-20 | CHW | MIN | — | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-27 | STL | WSN | — | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984-07-25 | STL | NYN | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-07-24 | STL | NYN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-07-20 | STL | LAD | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-07-18 | STL | SFG | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 21 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard Community College | Cocoa | FL | 1978 |
| Florida Southern College | Lakeland | FL | 1979 |
Ralph Citarella: the record in brief
Ralph Citarella's major league career runs from a debut on September 13, 1983 to a final game on July 10, 1987. Club by club, the record runs the St. Louis Cardinals (1983 through 1984) and the Chicago White Sox (1987). Citarella played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on February 7, 1958, in East Orange, NJ, USA, Citarella was listed at 6-foot-0 and 180 pounds. Citarella's full given name, per the bio, is Ralph Alexander Citarella.
Citarella's career pitching line is 0 wins, 1 loss and a 4.06 ERA over 21 appearances. Citarella had 28 strikeouts. Citarella's 4.06 ERA was close to the 3.99 league figure for those seasons. 1984 was Citarella's sharpest full season, a 3.63 ERA against the league's 3.81.
The position breakdown shows 21 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 1 putouts and 8 assists against 0 errors.
The college table lists Brevard Community College in 1978. The game-log section draws on 42 games of Retrosheet box scores for Citarella.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ralph Citarella
- What years did Ralph Citarella play?
- Ralph Citarella played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1987.
- Was Ralph Citarella a pitcher?
- Yes. Ralph Citarella pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 28 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Ralph Citarella hit?
- Ralph Citarella hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Ralph Citarella play for?
- Ralph Citarella played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1983–1984) and the Chicago White Sox (1987).
- What were Ralph Citarella's career stats?
- In 21 games, Ralph Citarella went 0-1 with a 4.06 ERA, 28 strikeouts, and 44.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Ralph Citarella play?
- Ralph Citarella played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ralph Citarella and how much did he weigh?
- Ralph Citarella was listed at 6 feet and 180 pounds.
- What was Ralph Citarella's career ERA?
- Ralph Citarella finished with a 4.06 career ERA, going 0-1 with 28 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Ralph Citarella have?
- Ralph Citarella recorded 28 career strikeouts.
- Is Ralph Citarella in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ralph Citarella has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.