Rick Ownbey
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982-1986)
Rick Ownbey was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1986 for the New York Mets and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 5 seasons. Across 39 career appearances, he went 3-11 with a 4.11 ERA and 83 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1982-08-17
- Last Game
- 1986-07-03
Full name: Richard Wayne Ownbey
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | NYN | NL | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.1 | 44 | 21 | 43 | 28 | 3.75 | 3.86 (+3%) | -1357.5 |
| 1983 | NYN | NL | 1 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.2 | 31 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 4.67 | 3.87 (-21%) | -1031.7 |
| 1984 | SLN | NL | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 23 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 4.74 | 3.81 (-24%) | 120.8 |
| 1986 | SLN | NL | 1 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.2 | 47 | 18 | 19 | 25 | 3.80 | 3.97 (+4%) | -343.4 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 3 | 11 | 39 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 146.2 | 145 | 67 | 91 | 83 | 4.11 | — | -2,612 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 35 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .114 | .162 | .114 | .276 | 0 |
Career AVG .114 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 56.0% below league average.
Career OBP .162 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 50.0% below league average.
Career SLG .114 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 70.7% below league average.
Career OPS .276 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 61.3% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | NYN | NL | 9 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | NYN | NL | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | SLN | NL | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | SLN | NL | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 43 | 35 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .114 | — | — | — | — | 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 (82 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .143 |
| Away | 17 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .095 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 77.0 | 72 | 31 | 53 | 42 | 3.62 |
| Away | 16 | 69.2 | 73 | 36 | 38 | 41 | 4.65 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-03 | STL | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-07-02 | STL | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-06-30 | STL | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-06-28 | STL | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-06-27 | STL | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-06-24 | STL | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-06-19 | STL | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-06-10 | STL | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-06-08 | STL | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-06-06 | STL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-03 | STL | SFG | L | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986-07-02 | STL | NYN | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-06-30 | STL | NYN | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986-06-28 | STL | PHI | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-06-27 | STL | PHI | L | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986-06-24 | STL | PIT | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-06-19 | STL | PHI | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986-06-10 | STL | WSN | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986-06-08 | STL | CHC | — | 2.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-06-06 | STL | CHC | — | 3.1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 39 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana College | Santa Ana | CA | 1979, 1980 |
Rick Ownbey: the record in brief
According to the bio, Rick Ownbey debuted on August 17, 1982 and played a final game on July 3, 1986. Club by club, the record runs the New York Mets (1982 through 1983) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1984 through 1986). Ownbey, a pitcher by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. Ownbey is listed at 6-foot-3 and 185 pounds. The birth record reads October 20, 1957, in Corona, CA, USA. Rick Ownbey was the playing name; the full given name is Richard Wayne.
Across 39 games (19 starts), Ownbey recorded 3 wins against 11 losses with a 4.11 ERA. The totals include 83 strikeouts. The league ERA over Ownbey's seasons was 3.88, so the 4.11 figure ran 6.0% worse than average. In 1982, one of the busiest seasons, Ownbey posted a 3.75 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.86.
The position breakdown shows 39 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, Ownbey's fielding totals are 7 putouts, 18 assists and 5 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rick Ownbey
- What years did Rick Ownbey play?
- Rick Ownbey played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1986.
- Was Rick Ownbey a pitcher?
- Yes. Rick Ownbey pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 83 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Rick Ownbey hit?
- Rick Ownbey hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Rick Ownbey play for?
- Rick Ownbey played for 2 teams: the New York Mets (1982–1983) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1984, 1986).
- What were Rick Ownbey's career stats?
- In 39 games, Rick Ownbey went 3-11 with a 4.11 ERA, 83 strikeouts, and 146.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Rick Ownbey play?
- Rick Ownbey played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rick Ownbey and how much did he weigh?
- Rick Ownbey was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Rick Ownbey's career ERA?
- Rick Ownbey finished with a 4.11 career ERA, going 3-11 with 83 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Rick Ownbey have?
- Rick Ownbey recorded 83 career strikeouts.
- Is Rick Ownbey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rick Ownbey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.