Todd Rizzo
Born: 5/24/1971 in Media, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1998-04-02 | Final Game: 1999-07-18
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Todd Michael Rizzo
Biography
Todd Rizzo, born in 1971, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from April 2, 1998, to July 18, 1999. Primarily serving as a position player, Rizzo's time in the major leagues was brief, as he appeared in only 12 games. His career statistics reflect a challenging tenure in the majors, as he finished with 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. He also did not record any stolen bases during his time on the field.
Despite the limited impact on the stat sheet, Rizzo's journey to the majors highlights the competitive nature of professional baseball during the late 1990s, an era marked by both the emergence of power hitters and continued evolution of player development. Rizzo's experiences and contributions, albeit minimal in statistical terms, underscore the often overlooked stories of players who pass through the ranks of Major League Baseball, illustrating the dedication and perseverance that characterize the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 16 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 12.38 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 13.50 | - |
| 1999 | CHW | AL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6.75 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CHW | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | CHW | AL | 3 | 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 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CHA | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | CHA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 12 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CHA | AL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $170,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware County Community College | Marple | PA | 1990, 1991, 1992 |