Rob Richie
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989)
Rob Richie was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1989 for the Detroit Tigers. In 19 career games, he hit .265 with 13 hits, 1 home runs, and 10 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 123.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-08-19
- Last Game
- 1989-09-26
Full name: Robert Eugene Richie
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 49 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 10 | .265 | .333 | .490 | .823 | 123 |
Career AVG .265 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .490 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — +30.5% above league average.
Career OPS .823 vs. league average .695 across their career seasons — +18.5% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | DET | AL | 19 | 49 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 10 | .265 | — | — | — | — | 123.5 |
| Career · 1 season | 19 | 49 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 10 | .265 | — | — | — | — | 123 | ||
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 (19 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 34 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 9 | .294 |
| Away | 6 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .200 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-09-26 | DET | TOR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-25 | DET | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-24 | DET | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-23 | DET | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989-09-22 | DET | BOS | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-20 | DET | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-19 | DET | BAL | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-17 | DET | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-16 | DET | MIN | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989-09-10 | DET | CHW | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 11 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada-Reno | Reno | NV | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Rob Richie
- Was Rob Richie a pitcher?
- No. Rob Richie was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Rob Richie hit?
- Rob Richie hit 1 career home runs with 13 hits.
- What was Rob Richie's career batting average?
- Rob Richie batted .265 over his career, with 13 hits in 49 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rob Richie have?
- Rob Richie drove in 10 runs in his career.
- Is Rob Richie in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rob Richie has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Rob Richie play for?
- Rob Richie played for the Detroit Tigers.