Dennis Ribant
Born: 9/20/1941 in Detroit, MI, USA
Died: 4/24/2023 in Newport Beach, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1964-08-09 | Final Game: 1969-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Dennis Joseph Ribant
Biography
Dennis Ribant was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1969. Born in 1941, Ribant made his mark during a transitional period in the sport, navigating the game as it began to shift away from the deadball era towards a more offensive-minded approach. His career spanned parts of six seasons, during which he showcased his talents with a competitive spirit on the mound.
Ribant finished his career with a record of 24-29 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.87, reflecting his capability as a reliable pitcher in the rotation. He struck out 241 batters over his career and recorded 9 saves, highlighting his versatility and effectiveness in various pitching roles. While Ribant may not have accumulated overwhelming statistics, he played an essential part in his teams' efforts during the late 1960s, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history in a time of evolving strategies and player dynamics.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 29 | 149 | 56 | 13 | 2 | 9 | 518.7 | 536 | 223 | 55 | 126 | 241 | 3.87 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | NYN | NL | 1 | 5 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 57.7 | 65 | 33 | 9 | 35 | 5.15 | -119.9 |
| 1965 | NYN | NL | 1 | 3 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 35.3 | 29 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 3.82 | -562.0 |
| 1966 | NYN | NL | 11 | 9 | 39 | 26 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 188.3 | 184 | 67 | 40 | 84 | 3.20 | -858.9 |
| 1967 | PIT | NL | 9 | 8 | 38 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 172.0 | 186 | 78 | 40 | 75 | 4.08 | -1437.1 |
| 1968 | CHW | AL | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31.3 | 42 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 6.03 | - |
| 1968 | DET | AL | 2 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24.3 | 20 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 2.22 | -439.1 |
| 1969 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1.08 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 13.50 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 | 159 | 15 | 31 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 0.195 | 0.213 | 0.245 | 0.459 | -450.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | NYN | NL | 17 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | NYN | NL | 19 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | NYN | NL | 40 | 61 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.197 | -379.2 |
| 1967 | PIT | NL | 47 | 60 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.267 | -71.5 |
| 1968 | CHW | AL | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | DET | AL | 16 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | CIN | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | STL | NL | 2 | 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 | 149 | 56 | 39 | 88 | 7 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | NYN | P | 14 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | NYN | P | 19 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966 | NYN | P | 39 | 26 | 12 | 34 | 2 | 1 |
| 1967 | PIT | P | 38 | 22 | 18 | 34 | 1 | 3 |
| 1968 | CHA | P | 17 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | DET | P | 14 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1969 | CIN | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 149 |