Rico Noel
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2015)
Rico Noel was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball in 2015 for the New York Yankees. In 15 career games, he hit .500 with 1 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2015-09-02
- Last Game
- 2015-10-04
Full name: Jablonski Rico Noel
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .500 | .500 | .500 | 1.000 | 0 |
Career AVG .500 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +96.5% above league average.
Career OBP .500 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +57.8% above league average.
Career SLG .500 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — +23.6% above league average.
Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — +38.6% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NYA | AL | 15 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 15 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (15 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-04 | NYY | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-10-03 | NYY | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-10-03 | NYY | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-10-01 | NYY | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-30 | NYY | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-27 | NYY | CHW | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-26 | NYY | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-22 | NYY | TOR | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-20 | NYY | NYN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-15 | NYY | TBR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Rico Noel: the record in brief
According to the bio, Rico Noel debuted on September 2, 2015 and played a final game on October 4, 2015. Every season row on the page belongs to the New York Yankees, in 2015. The bio lists Noel as a designated hitter who threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 5 feet, 8 inches and 170 pounds. Noel was born on January 11, 1989, in Lawton, OK, USA. The given name on file is Jablonski Rico Noel.
The batting record for Noel: 15 games, 1 hits in 2 at bats, and a .500 average. Set against a .254 league average for the same years, Noel's .500 average sits 96.5% above it. In OPS terms, Noel's 1.000 stands 38.6% above the league's .721. Only one season appears, 2015 for the New York Yankees, when Noel played 15 games and went 1 for 2.
Most of Noel's defensive work, 3 games, came at designated hitter; the rest of the position table shows right field (2).
Retrosheet box scores cover 15 of Noel's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rico Noel
- Was Rico Noel a pitcher?
- No. Rico Noel was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Rico Noel hit?
- Rico Noel hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Rico Noel play for?
- Rico Noel played for one team, the New York Yankees (2015).
- What were Rico Noel's career stats?
- In 15 games, Rico Noel had 1 hits, 5 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .500 batting average.
- What position did Rico Noel play?
- Rico Noel played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rico Noel and how much did he weigh?
- Rico Noel was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Rico Noel's career batting average?
- Rico Noel batted .500 over his career, with 1 hits in 2 at bats.
- Is Rico Noel in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rico Noel has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.