Todd Rizzo
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-1999)
Todd Rizzo was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 1999 for the Chicago White Sox, a span of 2 seasons. Across 12 career appearances, he went 0-2 with a 12.38 ERA and 5 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
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-04-02
- Last Game
- 1999-07-18
Full name: Todd Michael Rizzo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 13.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | CHA | AL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6.75 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 12.38 | — | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CHA | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | CHA | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 12 | 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 (24 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.00 |
| Away | 8 | 4.0 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 24.75 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-07-18 | CHW | MIL | L | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999-07-15 | CHW | STL | L | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-07-10 | CHW | CHC | — | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-04-21 | CHW | CLE | — | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-04-18 | CHW | TOR | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-04-14 | CHW | BAL | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-04-12 | CHW | TBR | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-04-11 | CHW | TBR | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-04-09 | CHW | TEX | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-04-05 | CHW | TBR | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 12 |
Salary History
Todd Rizzo's recorded salaries total $170,000 over 1 season, in 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Rizzo's career ran from 1998 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1999.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CHA | AL | $170,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $170,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware County Community College | Marple | PA | 1990, 1991, 1992 |
Todd Rizzo: the record in brief
April 2, 1998 and July 18, 1999 bracket Todd Rizzo's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Every season row on the page belongs to the Chicago White Sox, from 1998 through 1999. Rizzo played primarily as a pitcher and batted right-handed and threw left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on May 24, 1971, in Media, PA, USA and a listed size of 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds. The given name on file is Todd Michael Rizzo.
Rizzo pitched in 12 games, starting 0, and finished with a 0-2 record and 12.38 ERA. The same table counts 5 strikeouts. Against a 4.57 league ERA for the same seasons, the 12.38 mark was 170.8% worse.
The one salary on file is $170,000, for 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Rizzo's career ran from 1998 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1999. Before the majors, Rizzo played college baseball at Delaware County Community College (1990, 1991, and 1992). The game-log section draws on 24 games of Retrosheet box scores for Rizzo.
Rizzo appears at one position only: pitcher, in 12 games. Fielding on the mound produced 0 putouts and 0 assists against 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Todd Rizzo
- What years did Todd Rizzo play?
- Todd Rizzo played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 1999.
- Was Todd Rizzo a pitcher?
- Yes. Todd Rizzo pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 5 strikeouts.
- What teams did Todd Rizzo play for?
- Todd Rizzo played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (1998–1999).
- What were Todd Rizzo's career stats?
- In 12 games, Todd Rizzo went 0-2 with a 12.38 ERA, 5 strikeouts, and 8.0 innings pitched.
- How much did Todd Rizzo earn in his career?
- Todd Rizzo's recorded salaries total $170,000 over 1 season, in 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Rizzo's career ran from 1998 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1999.
- What was Todd Rizzo's salary?
- Todd Rizzo's recorded salary was $170,000 in 1998.
- What position did Todd Rizzo play?
- Todd Rizzo played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Todd Rizzo and how much did he weigh?
- Todd Rizzo was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 220 pounds.
- What was Todd Rizzo's career ERA?
- Todd Rizzo finished with a 12.38 career ERA, going 0-2 with 5 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Todd Rizzo have?
- Todd Rizzo recorded 5 career strikeouts.
- Is Todd Rizzo in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Todd Rizzo has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.