Rick Krivda
Born: 1/19/1970 in McKeesport, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1995-07-07 | Final Game: 1998-09-08
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Rick Michael Krivda
Biography
Rick Krivda was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1995 to 1998. Born in 1970, he made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was transitioning into a more offensive era, characterized by increased home run totals and a shift in pitching strategies. Krivda appeared in the big leagues for parts of four seasons, compiling a career record of 11-16 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.57. He demonstrated resilience and a competitive spirit, striking out a total of 165 batters over the course of his career, although he did not record any saves.
Throughout his time in the majors, Krivda's playing style reflected the challenges faced by pitchers during the late 1990s. As teams increasingly focused on power hitting, Krivda's effectiveness was tested in a league where run support often dictated game outcomes. Despite the ups and downs of his pitching career, he contributed to the teams he played for, showcasing his ability to adapt and compete at the highest level. His journey through the league remains a testament to the challenges and opportunities that define the life of a professional pitcher in baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 16 | 72 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 258.3 | 297 | 160 | 39 | 117 | 165 | 5.57 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | BAL | AL | 2 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 75.3 | 76 | 38 | 25 | 53 | 4.54 | 89.7 |
| 1996 | BAL | AL | 3 | 5 | 22 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81.7 | 89 | 45 | 39 | 54 | 4.96 | -1943.4 |
| 1997 | BAL | AL | 4 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | 67 | 35 | 18 | 29 | 6.30 | -580.6 |
| 1998 | CIN | NL | 0 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.3 | 41 | 33 | 19 | 19 | 11.28 | -2135.6 |
| 1998 | CLE | AL | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 24 | 9 | 16 | 10 | 3.24 | -545.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | BAL | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | BAL | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | BAL | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CIN | NL | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CLE | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 72 | 36 | 10 | 28 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | BAL | P | 13 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | BAL | P | 22 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | BAL | P | 10 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | CIN | P | 16 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | CLE | P | 11 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 72 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CLE | AL | $205,000 |
| 1997 | BAL | AL | $150,000 |
| 1995 | BAL | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $464,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California University of Pennsylvania | California | PA | 1989, 1990, 1991 |