Reggie Ritter
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986-1987)
Reggie Ritter was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1987 for the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 2 seasons. Across 19 career appearances, he went 1-1 with a 6.14 ERA and 17 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1986-05-17
- Last Game
- 1987-10-02
Full name: Reggie Blake Ritter
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6.30 | 3.97 (-59%) | -99.6 |
| 1987 | CLE | AL | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.2 | 33 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 6.07 | 4.29 (-41%) | -1326.7 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.2 | 47 | 25 | 20 | 17 | 6.14 | — | -1,426 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | CLE | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CLE | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (38 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 16.2 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 4.86 |
| Away | 10 | 20.0 | 29 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 7.20 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-10-02 | CLE | LAA | — | 1.1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-26 | CLE | LAA | W | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-22 | CLE | OAK | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-09-18 | CLE | MIN | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987-09-14 | CLE | SEA | — | 2.1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987-08-07 | CLE | TOR | — | 3.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1987-08-04 | CLE | NYY | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-07-31 | CLE | TOR | L | 1.1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-07-29 | CLE | BAL | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-07-25 | CLE | TEX | — | 0.1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 19 |
Salary History
Reggie Ritter's recorded salaries total $62,500 over 1 season, in 1987. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ritter's career ran from 1986 to 1987. No salary is recorded for 1986.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | CLE | AL | $62,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $62,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson State University | Arkadelphia | AR | 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 |
Reggie Ritter: the record in brief
According to the bio, Reggie Ritter debuted on May 17, 1986 and played a final game on October 2, 1987. The team column never changes: it is the Cleveland Indians from 1986 to 1987. Listed as a pitcher, Ritter threw right-handed and batted left-handed. The recorded size is 6-foot-2 and 195 pounds. Ritter was born on January 23, 1960, in Malvern, AR, USA. Reggie Ritter was the playing name; the full given name is Reggie Blake.
Ritter pitched in 19 games, starting 0, and finished with a 1-1 record and 6.14 ERA. The same table counts 17 strikeouts. Against a 4.13 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.14 mark was 48.5% worse. In 1987, one of the busiest seasons, Ritter posted a 6.07 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.29.
The one salary on file is $62,500, for 1987. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ritter's career ran from 1986 to 1987. No salary is recorded for 1986. Ritter's college years, 1979, 1980, 1981, and 1982, were spent at Henderson State University. Retrosheet box scores cover 38 of Ritter's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Ritter appears at one position only: pitcher, in 19 games. Fielding on the mound produced 7 putouts and 7 assists against 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Reggie Ritter
- What years did Reggie Ritter play?
- Reggie Ritter played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1987.
- Was Reggie Ritter a pitcher?
- Yes. Reggie Ritter pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 17 strikeouts.
- What teams did Reggie Ritter play for?
- Reggie Ritter played for one team, the Cleveland Indians (1986–1987).
- What were Reggie Ritter's career stats?
- In 19 games, Reggie Ritter went 1-1 with a 6.14 ERA, 17 strikeouts, and 36.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Reggie Ritter earn in his career?
- Reggie Ritter's recorded salaries total $62,500 over 1 season, in 1987. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ritter's career ran from 1986 to 1987. No salary is recorded for 1986.
- What was Reggie Ritter's salary?
- Reggie Ritter's recorded salary was $62,500 in 1987.
- What position did Reggie Ritter play?
- Reggie Ritter played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Reggie Ritter and how much did he weigh?
- Reggie Ritter was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Reggie Ritter's career ERA?
- Reggie Ritter finished with a 6.14 career ERA, going 1-1 with 17 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Reggie Ritter have?
- Reggie Ritter recorded 17 career strikeouts.
- Is Reggie Ritter in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Reggie Ritter has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.