Ricky Seilheimer
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980)
Ricky Seilheimer was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1980 for the Chicago White Sox. In 21 career games, he hit .212 with 11 hits, 1 home runs, and 3 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-07-05
- Last Game
- 1980-08-08
Full name: Ricky Allen Seilheimer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 52 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 15 | .212 | .268 | .365 | .633 | -106 |
Career AVG .212 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.
Career OBP .268 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.
Career SLG .365 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.
Career OPS .633 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 11.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | CHA | AL | 21 | 52 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 15 | .212 | .264 (-20%) | .326 (-18%) | .387 (-6%) | .714 (-11%) | -106.4 |
| Career · 1 season | 21 | 52 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 15 | .212 | — | — | — | — | -106 | ||
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 (21 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 25 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | .160 |
| Away | 8 | 27 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | .259 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-08 | CHW | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-08-02 | CHW | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-07-30 | CHW | MIL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-07-29 | CHW | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-07-27 | CHW | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-07-27 | CHW | TEX | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980-07-26 | CHW | TEX | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-07-26 | CHW | TEX | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980-07-25 | CHW | TEX | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980-07-22 | CHW | KCR | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 21 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Ricky Seilheimer
- Was Ricky Seilheimer a pitcher?
- No. Ricky Seilheimer was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Ricky Seilheimer hit?
- Ricky Seilheimer hit 1 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What was Ricky Seilheimer's career batting average?
- Ricky Seilheimer batted .212 over his career, with 11 hits in 52 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ricky Seilheimer have?
- Ricky Seilheimer drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Ricky Seilheimer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ricky Seilheimer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Ricky Seilheimer play for?
- Ricky Seilheimer played for the Chicago White Sox.