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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 5.68 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.3 | 36 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 5.57 | -394.2 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | ATL | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | ATL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | ATL | NL | 15 | 9 | 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 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | ATL | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | ATL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | ATL | P | 15 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
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 |