Eric Raich
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1975-1976)
Eric Raich was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1976 for the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 2 seasons. Across 19 career appearances, he went 7-8 with a 5.85 ERA and 35 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
- 6'4" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1975-05-24
- Last Game
- 1976-09-12
Full name: Eric James Raich
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | CLE | AL | 7 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 92.2 | 118 | 57 | 31 | 34 | 5.54 | 3.71 (-49%) | -1997.0 |
| 1976 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.2 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 16.88 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 7 | 8 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 95.1 | 125 | 62 | 31 | 35 | 5.85 | — | -1,997 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | CLE | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 19 | 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
View full game log (38 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 46.2 | 50 | 23 | 12 | 16 | 4.44 |
| Away | 11 | 48.2 | 75 | 39 | 19 | 19 | 7.21 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-09-12 | CLE | BOS | — | 2.2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975-09-28 | CLE | BOS | W | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975-08-16 | CLE | MIN | L | 1.1 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975-08-10 | CLE | KCR | L | 6.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975-08-05 | CLE | DET | W | 5.1 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1975-08-01 | CLE | NYY | L | 2.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975-07-27 | CLE | DET | — | 5.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 1975-07-22 | CLE | TEX | L | 5.0 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975-07-17 | CLE | OAK | L | 2.2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1975-07-09 | CLE | OAK | L | 6.1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 19 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 1970, 1971 |
Eric Raich: the record in brief
May 24, 1975 and September 12, 1976 bracket Eric Raich's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Every season row on the page belongs to the Cleveland Indians, from 1975 through 1976. At 225 pounds on a 6-foot-4 frame, Raich is listed as a pitcher. Raich both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Raich was born on November 1, 1951, in Detroit, MI, USA. Raich's full given name, per the bio, is Eric James Raich.
Raich's career pitching line is 7 wins, 8 losses and a 5.85 ERA over 19 appearances. Also on Raich's record: 35 strikeouts. The league ERA over Raich's seasons was 3.61, so the 5.85 figure ran 62.0% worse than average. No season topped the 7 wins of 1975. 1975 was Raich's sharpest full season, a 5.54 ERA against the league's 3.71.
Raich's college years, 1970 and 1971, were spent at University of Southern California. Retrosheet box scores cover 38 of Raich's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
The position breakdown shows 19 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 1 errors alongside 5 putouts and 11 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eric Raich
- What years did Eric Raich play?
- Eric Raich played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1976.
- Was Eric Raich a pitcher?
- Yes. Eric Raich pitched in the major leagues, recording 7 wins and 35 strikeouts.
- What teams did Eric Raich play for?
- Eric Raich played for one team, the Cleveland Indians (1975–1976).
- What were Eric Raich's career stats?
- In 19 games, Eric Raich went 7-8 with a 5.85 ERA, 35 strikeouts, and 95.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Eric Raich play?
- Eric Raich played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Eric Raich and how much did he weigh?
- Eric Raich was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 225 pounds.
- What was Eric Raich's career ERA?
- Eric Raich finished with a 5.85 career ERA, going 7-8 with 35 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Eric Raich have?
- Eric Raich recorded 35 career strikeouts.
- Is Eric Raich in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eric Raich has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.