Robert Fick
Born: 3/15/1974 in Torrance, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1998-09-19 | Final Game: 2007-09-29
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 189 lbs
Full name: Robert Charles John Fick
Biography
Robert Fick, born in 1974, was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2007. Over the course of his career, Fick played in 846 games, accumulating 613 hits and demonstrating his power at the plate with 69 home runs and 324 runs batted in. He finished his career with a batting average of .258 and also recorded 6 stolen bases. Fick's performance earned him an All-Star selection, highlighting his contributions during his time in the league.
Fick played during an era characterized by offensive prowess and the evolving dynamics of Major League Baseball, where power hitting was increasingly celebrated. Known for his tenacity and ability to adapt to various positions, Fick became a reliable player for the teams he represented. His career spanned a transformative period in the sport, and he left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, embodying the competitive spirit of baseball in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 846 | 2373 | 287 | 613 | 116 | 12 | 69 | 324 | 6 | 235 | 386 | 0.258 | 0.328 | 0.405 | 0.732 | -1638.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | DET | AL | 7 | 22 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0.364 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | DET | AL | 15 | 41 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 0.220 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | DET | AL | 66 | 163 | 18 | 41 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 2 | 22 | 39 | 0.252 | -255.1 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | 124 | 401 | 62 | 109 | 21 | 2 | 19 | 61 | 0 | 39 | 62 | 0.272 | 579.7 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | 148 | 556 | 66 | 150 | 36 | 2 | 17 | 63 | 0 | 46 | 90 | 0.270 | 196.8 |
| 2003 | ATL | NL | 126 | 409 | 52 | 110 | 26 | 1 | 11 | 80 | 1 | 42 | 47 | 0.269 | -53.4 |
| 2004 | SDP | NL | 13 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | TBR | AL | 76 | 214 | 12 | 43 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 26 | 0 | 20 | 32 | 0.201 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | SDP | NL | 93 | 230 | 25 | 61 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 26 | 33 | 0.265 | -216.7 |
| 2006 | WAS | NL | 60 | 128 | 14 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 24 | 0.266 | -282.3 |
| 2007 | WAS | NL | 118 | 197 | 24 | 46 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 42 | 0.234 | -714.9 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.062 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NLDS1 | SDN | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.200 |
| 2003 | NLDS2 | ATL | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 313 | 217 | 2117 | 123 | 27 | 186 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 158 | 123 | 776 | 50 | 13 | 6 |
| OF | 207 | 189 | 382 | 24 | 14 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | DET | C | 3 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | DET | 1B | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | DET | C | 4 | 3 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | DET | C | 16 | 10 | 50 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | DET | 1B | 34 | 20 | 222 | 18 | 4 | 19 |
| 2001 | DET | C | 78 | 69 | 412 | 26 | 6 | 3 |
| 2001 | DET | 1B | 26 | 18 | 169 | 12 | 1 | 10 |
| 2001 | DET | OF | 8 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | DET | OF | 140 | 139 | 288 | 21 | 12 | 5 |
| 2003 | ATL | 1B | 115 | 111 | 1004 | 52 | 14 | 89 |
| 2004 | SDN | 1B | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | TBA | C | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | TBA | 1B | 10 | 9 | 79 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 2004 | TBA | OF | 21 | 18 | 40 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | SDN | C | 28 | 20 | 167 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | SDN | 1B | 29 | 22 | 224 | 12 | 2 | 23 |
| 2005 | SDN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | SDN | OF | 13 | 8 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | WAS | C | 26 | 18 | 102 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | WAS | 1B | 13 | 6 | 57 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 | WAS | OF | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | WAS | 1B | 84 | 29 | 344 | 22 | 4 | 32 |
| 2007 | WAS | OF | 19 | 13 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 158 |
| First Base | 313 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 31 |
| Right Field | 178 |
| Designated Hitter | 72 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Player of the Week | Week of 2002-06-15 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | WAS | NL | $850,000 |
| 2006 | WAS | NL | $850,000 |
| 2004 | TBA | AL | $800,000 |
| 2003 | ATL | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | $1,150,000 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | $255,000 |
| 2000 | DET | AL | $200,000 |
| 1999 | DET | AL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,305,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Northridge | Los Angeles | CA | 1995, 1996 |
| Ventura College | Ventura | CA | 1993, 1994 |