John Rheinecker
Born: 5/29/1979 in Belleville, IL, USA
Died: 7/18/2017 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 2006-04-22 | Final Game: 2007-09-28
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 230 lbs
Full name: John Philip Rheinecker
Biography
John Rheinecker, born in 1979, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2006 to 2007. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 8 wins and 9 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 5.65. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Rheinecker recorded a total of 68 strikeouts during his time in the league, although he did not register any saves.
Rheinecker's career unfolded in a period characterized by a transition in baseball, where the game was seeing an influx of new talent and evolving playing styles. Despite facing challenges typical of emerging pitchers in the MLB, he made contributions to his teams during his tenure. His journey through professional baseball reflects the perseverance and determination that many players exhibit while striving to leave their mark in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 9 | 44 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 121.0 | 165 | 76 | 15 | 47 | 68 | 5.65 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | TEX | AL | 4 | 6 | 21 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70.7 | 104 | 46 | 19 | 28 | 5.86 | 241.6 |
| 2007 | TEX | AL | 4 | 3 | 23 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.3 | 61 | 30 | 28 | 40 | 5.36 | -1639.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 1.000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | TEX | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | TEX | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 44 | 20 | 5 | 30 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | TEX | P | 21 | 13 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | TEX | P | 23 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 44 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TEX | AL | $395,330 |
| 2007 | TEX | AL | $382,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $777,330 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Illinois College | Belleville | IL | 1998, 1999 |
| Missouri State University | Springfield | MO | 2000, 2001 |