Ricky Seilheimer, baseball player, 1980-1980

Ricky Seilheimer

Born: 8/30/1960 in Brenham, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-07-05 | Final Game: 1980-08-08

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Ricky Allen Seilheimer

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Biography

Ricky Seilheimer was a professional baseball player born in 1960, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball. His career spanned a brief period from July 5, 1980, to August 8, 1980, during which he showcased his talents in 21 games. Over the course of his short tenure in the league, Seilheimer recorded 11 hits, including one home run, while driving in three runs and maintaining a batting average of .212. Additionally, he demonstrated his speed on the base paths with one stolen base. Seilheimer's time in Major League Baseball came during a transitional phase in the sport, as teams were beginning to embrace a more dynamic style of play. Although his career was short-lived, his contributions on the field provided a glimpse into the mix of power and speed that characterized many players of his era. While not a household name, Ricky Seilheimer's journey through the majors reflects the myriad of players who have attempted to leave their mark in the competitive landscape of baseball.

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 0.212 0.268 0.365 0.633 -110.5

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 0.633 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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 CHW AL 21 52 4 11 3 1 1 3 1 4 15 0.212 .264 (-20%) .326 (-18%) .387 (-6%) .714 (-11%) -110.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 21 18 62 8 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 CHA C 21 18 62 8 4 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 21