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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SFG | NL | 7 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | SFG | NL | 19 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0.115 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | SFG | NL | 46 | 86 | 7 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 27 | 0.198 | -397.8 |
| 1996 | TEX | AL | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SFN | OF | 6 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | SFN | OF | 6 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | SFN | OF | 34 | 14 | 49 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | TEX | OF | 6 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |