Todd Ritchie, baseball player, 1997-2004

Todd Ritchie

Born: 11/7/1971 in Portsmouth, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-04-03 | Final Game: 2004-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Todd Everett Ritchie

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Biography

Todd Ritchie, born in 1971, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2004. Over the course of his career, Ritchie compiled a record of 43-54 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.71. Known for his competitive spirit and ability to strike batters out, he recorded a total of 516 strikeouts during his time in the league, showcasing his talent on the mound despite not achieving any saves. Ritchie's career unfolded during a period marked by offensive explosion and the increasing influence of power hitters, making his accomplishments as a pitcher particularly noteworthy. He navigated the challenges of a high-scoring era, contributing valuable innings to his teams and demonstrating resilience throughout his career. Ritchie's playing style emphasized a mix of skillful pitching and strategic game management, which allowed him to compete effectively against some of the era's best hitters. His legacy remains a testament to the hard work and dedication required to succeed in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
43 54 184 120 7 3 0 835.7 929 437 104 262 516 4.71 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1997 MIN AL 2 3 42 0 0 0 0 74.7 87 38 28 44 4.58 -1254.2
1998 MIN AL 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 24.0 30 15 9 21 5.62 829.6
1999 PIT NL 15 9 28 26 2 0 0 172.7 169 67 54 107 3.49 2352.3
2000 PIT NL 9 8 31 31 1 1 0 187.0 208 100 51 124 4.81 1397.2
2001 PIT NL 11 15 33 33 4 2 0 207.3 211 103 52 124 4.47 1452.2
2002 CHW AL 5 15 26 23 0 0 0 133.7 176 90 52 77 6.06 -
2003 MIL NL 1 2 5 5 0 0 0 28.3 36 16 10 15 5.08 -634.5
2004 TBR AL 0 2 4 2 0 0 0 8.0 12 8 6 4 9.00 -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
187 187 9 33 5 0 0 6 0 7 69 0.176 0.206 0.203 0.409 -1458.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1997 MIN AL 42 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.0
1998 MIN AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1999 PIT NL 29 53 3 8 1 0 0 1 0 1 16 0.151 -538.6
2000 PIT NL 31 60 4 13 2 0 0 2 0 2 22 0.217 -400.2
2001 PIT NL 34 59 1 9 2 0 0 3 0 3 27 0.153 -519.4
2002 CHW AL 27 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.250 0.0
2003 MIL NL 5 9 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.222 0.0
2004 TBR AL 4 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 184 120 44 124 7 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 MIN P 42 0 3 10 0 1
1998 MIN P 15 0 0 0 0 0
1999 PIT P 28 26 9 25 0 0
2000 PIT P 31 31 8 35 1 2
2001 PIT P 33 33 11 31 2 3
2002 CHA P 26 23 12 18 3 1
2003 MIL P 5 5 1 5 1 0
2004 TBA P 4 2 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 184

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2001 Player of the Week Week of 2001-06-16

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2003 MIL NL $1,150,000
2002 CHA AL $3,533,333
2001 PIT NL $1,933,333
2000 PIT NL $380,000
1999 PIT NL $225,000
1998 MIN AL $180,000
1997 MIN AL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $7,551,666