Ricky Pickett
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998)
Ricky Pickett was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1998 for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Across 2 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 81.00 ERA and 2 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-04-28
- Last Game
- 1998-05-05
Full name: Cecil Lee Pickett
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | ARI | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 81.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 81.00 | — | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | ARI | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0.1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 81.00 |
| Away | 1 | 0.1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 81.00 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-05 | AZ | NYN | — | 0.1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-04-28 | AZ | ATL | — | 0.1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Oklahoma A&M College | Miami | OK | 1992 |
| Vernon College | Vernon | TX | 1990 |
Ricky Pickett: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 28, 1998 and the final game on May 5, 1998, Ricky Pickett built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Pickett is listed as a pitcher at 6-foot-1 and 220 pounds. The bio says Pickett threw and hit left-handed. The recorded birth is January 19, 1970, in Fort Worth, TX, USA. Pickett's full given name, per the bio, is Cecil Lee Pickett.
Across 2 games (0 starts), Pickett recorded 0 wins against 0 losses with a 81.00 ERA. Also on Pickett's record: 2 strikeouts. Against a 4.43 league ERA for the same seasons, the 81.00 mark was 1727.8% worse. All of that pitching came in 1998, with 2 games and 2 strikeouts.
The position breakdown shows 2 games, all at pitcher.
The college table lists Northeast Oklahoma A&M College in 1992.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ricky Pickett
- Was Ricky Pickett a pitcher?
- Yes. Ricky Pickett pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 2 strikeouts.
- What was Ricky Pickett's career ERA?
- Ricky Pickett finished with a 81.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 2 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Ricky Pickett have?
- Ricky Pickett recorded 2 career strikeouts.
- Is Ricky Pickett in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ricky Pickett has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Ricky Pickett play for?
- Ricky Pickett played for the Arizona Diamondbacks.