Rich Scheid
Born: 2/3/1965 in Staten Island, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1992-09-11 | Final Game: 1995-05-12
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Richard Paul Scheid
Biography
Rich Scheid, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1995. Throughout his career, Scheid registered a win-loss record of 1-4 and achieved an earned run average (ERA) of 4.45. He struck out a total of 35 batters during his time on the mound, although he did not record any saves.
Scheid's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by shifting dynamics in pitching strategies and offensive approaches. While he may not have achieved the notoriety of some contemporaries, his perseverance and contributions to the teams he played for highlighted the depth and talent present in the league during the early 1990s. His journey through the majors reflects the challenges faced by many pitchers in an era that began to see the rise of specialized roles within the bullpen.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.7 | 63 | 27 | 9 | 21 | 35 | 4.45 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | HOU | NL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6.00 | -412.3 |
| 1994 | MIA | NL | 1 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.3 | 35 | 12 | 8 | 17 | 3.34 | - |
| 1995 | MIA | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 6.10 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | HOU | NL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | MIA | NL | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | MIA | NL | 6 | 1 | 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 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | HOU | P | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | FLO | P | 8 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | FLO | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 21 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall University | South Orange | NJ | 1984, 1985, 1986 |