Rick DeHart
Born: 3/21/1970 in Topeka, KS, USA
MLB Debut: 1997-07-16 | Final Game: 2003-06-08
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Richard Allen DeHart
Biography
Rick DeHart was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1970, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a career that spanned from 1997 to 2003. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, DeHart played in a challenging era marked by the rise of powerful hitters and an evolving game. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 2-3 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.14, showcasing the difficulties many pitchers faced during this high-offense period in baseball history.
DeHart's tenure in the majors included a total of 45 strikeouts and 1 save, reflecting his role as a reliable option in the bullpen. Despite the ups and downs of his career, he contributed to his teams with determination and grit, embodying the qualities of a professional athlete committed to his craft. While not achieving the statistical accolades of some of his contemporaries, Rick DeHart's journey through the big leagues highlighted the challenges and competitive nature of baseball during his playing years.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 63.0 | 81 | 43 | 13 | 32 | 45 | 6.14 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | WSN | NL | 2 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.3 | 33 | 18 | 14 | 29 | 5.52 | - |
| 1998 | WSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28.0 | 34 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 4.82 | - |
| 1999 | WSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 21.60 | - |
| 2003 | KCR | AL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 13.50 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | WSN | NL | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | WSN | NL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | WSN | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | KCR | AL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 56 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | MON | P | 23 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | MON | P | 26 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | MON | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | KCA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 56 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MON | NL | $172,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $172,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Scott Community College | Fort Scott | KS | 1987 |
| Washburn University | Topeka | KS | 1990, 1991 |