Rick Kester, baseball player, 1968-1970

Rick Kester

Born: 7/7/1946 in Iola, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-08-18 | Final Game: 1970-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Richard Lee Kester

Biography

Rick Kester, born in 1946, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1968 until 1970. Primarily serving as a position player, Kester played a total of 21 games during his time in the league. Despite his efforts, he concluded his career without recording any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His time in the majors was reflective of an era characterized by intense competition and evolving player roles, but Kester's contributions on the field remained minimal. Though Kester's statistical output was limited, his journey to the major leagues highlights the challenges many players faced during the late 1960s, a time when the game was transitioning with new strategies and emerging talent. While he did not leave a significant mark in terms of performance numbers, Kester's experience in the big leagues remains a part of baseball history, illustrating the varied paths athletes can take in the pursuit of a professional sports career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 21 0 0 0 0 40.7 49 27 4 22 31 5.98 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
21 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 21 0 0 3 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 21

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 1966, 1967