Rich Monteleone
Born: 3/22/1963 in Tampa, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1987-04-15 | Final Game: 1996-07-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Richard Monteleone
Biography
Rich Monteleone was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1987 to 1996. Born in 1963, Monteleone made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by offensive juggernauts and evolving pitching strategies. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 24 wins and 17 losses, showcasing his ability to perform effectively on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.87, he demonstrated a solid capacity to limit runs, contributing to his teams' efforts with his reliable pitching.
Over the course of his career, Monteleone recorded 212 strikeouts, indicating his proficiency in overpowering hitters and making critical pitches when needed. While he did not register any saves, his role as a pitcher was crucial during games where he often took the mound in high-leverage situations. Monteleone’s contributions to the teams he played for during the late 1980s and early 1990s reflected the competitive nature of baseball during that time, as he navigated through a landscape that was increasingly focused on offensive prowess. His journey through the majors left a lasting imprint, encapsulating the challenges and triumphs of a pitcher in a dynamic era of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 17 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 353.3 | 344 | 152 | 43 | 119 | 212 | 3.87 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6.43 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.00 | - |
| 1989 | LAA | AL | 2 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.7 | 39 | 14 | 13 | 27 | 3.18 | - |
| 1990 | NYY | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 6.14 | - |
| 1991 | NYY | AL | 3 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.0 | 42 | 19 | 19 | 34 | 3.64 | - |
| 1992 | NYY | AL | 7 | 3 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 92.7 | 82 | 34 | 27 | 62 | 3.30 | - |
| 1993 | NYY | AL | 7 | 4 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 85.7 | 85 | 47 | 35 | 50 | 4.94 | - |
| 1994 | SFG | NL | 4 | 3 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.3 | 43 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 3.18 | - |
| 1995 | LAA | AL | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2.00 | - |
| 1996 | LAA | AL | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 23 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 5.87 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | SEA | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | LAA | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | LAA | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | NYY | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | NYY | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | NYY | AL | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | NYY | AL | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | SFG | NL | 39 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | LAA | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | LAA | AL | 12 | 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 | 210 | 0 | 21 | 46 | 3 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | SEA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | CAL | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | CAL | P | 24 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | NYA | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | NYA | P | 26 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | NYA | P | 47 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | NYA | P | 42 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | SFN | P | 39 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | CAL | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | CAL | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 210 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | CAL | AL | $135,000 |
| 1995 | CAL | AL | $109,000 |
| 1994 | SFN | NL | $287,500 |
| 1993 | NYA | AL | $250,000 |
| 1992 | NYA | AL | $125,000 |
| 1990 | CAL | AL | $150,000 |
| 1989 | CAL | AL | $68,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,124,500 | ||