Rikkert Faneyte, baseball player, 1993-1996

Rikkert Faneyte

Born: 5/31/1969 in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

MLB Debut: 1993-08-29 | Final Game: 1996-05-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Biography

Rikkert Faneyte was a professional baseball player born in 1969, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1996. Primarily serving as a position player, Faneyte played a total of 80 games during his time in the league. He recorded 23 hits and finished his career with a batting average of .174. Though he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 9 runs batted in and displayed his speed on the bases with a single stolen base. Faneyte's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by evolving player roles and strategies. Despite his limited offensive production, Faneyte's determination and versatility as a player reflected the grit and hustle that characterized many athletes of his era. His time in the majors may have been short-lived, but he remains a part of baseball history as a player who pursued his dream at the highest level of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
80 132 10 23 7 1 0 9 1 16 42 0.174 0.264 0.242 0.506 -397.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 52 22 79 3 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 6
Center Field 33
Right Field 15
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 SFN NL $115,000
Total Career Earnings $115,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Miami-Dade College - Kendall Campus Miami FL 1990