Rich Puig
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1974)
Rich Puig was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1974 for the New York Mets. In 4 career games, he hit .000.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1974-09-13
- Last Game
- 1974-09-25
Full name: Richard Gerald Puig
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | .091 | .000 | .091 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .091 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 72.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .091 vs. league average .693 across their career seasons — 86.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | NYN | NL | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 4 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-09-25 | NYN | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974-09-18 | NYN | WSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974-09-14 | NYN | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-13 | NYN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 1 |
Rich Puig: the record in brief
According to the bio, Rich Puig debuted on September 13, 1974 and played a final game on September 25, 1974. The team column never changes: it is the New York Mets in 1974. Puig played primarily as a second baseman and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Born on March 16, 1953, in Tampa, FL, USA, Puig was listed at 5'10" and 165 pounds. Rich Puig was the playing name; the full given name is Richard Gerald.
Puig's career batting table shows 4 games, 10 at bats and 0 hits, a .000 average. Measured against the leagues Puig played in, the .000 career average compares with a .257 league average over the same seasons, 100.0% below the league. By OPS the gap is 86.9% below league average (.091 against .693). The season table holds a single row: 1974 with the New York Mets, 4 games, 10 at bats and 0 hits.
The position table credits Puig with 3 games at second base and also lists 1 at third base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rich Puig
- Was Rich Puig a pitcher?
- No. Rich Puig was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Rich Puig hit?
- Rich Puig hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Rich Puig play for?
- Rich Puig played for one team, the New York Mets (1974).
- What were Rich Puig's career stats?
- In 4 games, Rich Puig had , with a .000 batting average.
- What position did Rich Puig play?
- Rich Puig played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rich Puig and how much did he weigh?
- Rich Puig was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Rich Puig's career batting average?
- Rich Puig batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 10 at bats.
- Is Rich Puig in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rich Puig has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.