Rusty Richards
Born: 1/27/1965 in Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1989-09-20 | Final Game: 1990-07-06
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Russell Earl Richards
Biography
Rusty Richards was a professional baseball player born in 1965, whose career spanned from 1989 to July 6, 1990. Primarily serving as a position player, Richards made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball, participating in just three games. Throughout his time in the league, he struggled to find his footing at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0, having recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs during his stint. His time in the majors came during a period of transition in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the rise of power hitters and the increasing importance of offensive production.
Despite the challenges he faced, Richards' journey to the major leagues is a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to reach such a competitive level. While his statistical contributions were minimal, his experience in the big leagues reflects the myriad of players who, despite minimal playing time, contribute to the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6.97 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4.82 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ATL | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | ATL | NL | 1 | 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 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ATL | P | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | ATL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1984, 1985, 1986 |