Rich Rodas
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983-1984)
Rich Rodas was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1984 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 2 seasons. Across 10 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 3.72 ERA and 6 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 / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-09-06
- Last Game
- 1984-06-19
Full name: Richard Martin Rodas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | LAN | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1.93 | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | LAN | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5.40 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.2 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3.72 | — | 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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — 100.0% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | LAN | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | LAN | NL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 (20 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 7.0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2.57 |
| Away | 4 | 2.2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.75 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-06-19 | LAD | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-06-13 | LAD | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-06-10 | LAD | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-10-02 | LAD | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-29 | LAD | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-26 | LAD | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-25 | LAD | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-20 | LAD | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-11 | LAD | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-06 | LAD | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-06-19 | LAD | CIN | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1984-06-13 | LAD | SFG | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-06-10 | LAD | ATL | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983-10-02 | LAD | SFG | — | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983-09-29 | LAD | SDP | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-26 | LAD | CIN | — | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-25 | LAD | ATL | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-20 | LAD | HOU | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983-09-11 | LAD | ATL | — | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-06 | LAD | SDP | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento City College | Sacramento | CA | 1979 |
| Sierra College | Rocklin | CA | 1978 |
Rich Rodas: the record in brief
Rich Rodas played a first major league game on September 6, 1983 and a last one on June 19, 1984. The team column never changes: it is the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1983 to 1984. The bio lists Rodas as a pitcher who both batted and threw left-handed. Rodas is listed at 6-foot-2 and 180 pounds. The birth record reads November 7, 1959, in Roseville, CA, USA. Rich Rodas was the playing name; the full given name is Richard Martin.
Rodas's career pitching line is 0 wins, 0 losses and a 3.72 ERA over 10 appearances. Also on Rodas's record: 6 strikeouts. Rodas's 3.72 ERA was close to the 3.84 league figure for those seasons.
Before the majors, Rodas played college baseball at Sacramento City College (1979). Retrosheet box scores cover 20 of Rodas's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Every defensive appearance on record for Rodas, 10 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Rodas's fielding totals are 2 putouts, 1 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rich Rodas
- What years did Rich Rodas play?
- Rich Rodas played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1984.
- Was Rich Rodas a pitcher?
- Yes. Rich Rodas pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 6 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Rich Rodas hit?
- Rich Rodas hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Rich Rodas play for?
- Rich Rodas played for one team, the Los Angeles Dodgers (1983–1984).
- What were Rich Rodas's career stats?
- In 10 games, Rich Rodas went 0-0 with a 3.72 ERA, 6 strikeouts, and 9.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Rich Rodas play?
- Rich Rodas played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rich Rodas and how much did he weigh?
- Rich Rodas was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Rich Rodas's career ERA?
- Rich Rodas finished with a 3.72 career ERA, going 0-0 with 6 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Rich Rodas have?
- Rich Rodas recorded 6 career strikeouts.
- Is Rich Rodas in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rich Rodas has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.