Dick Selma
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1965-1974)
Dick Selma was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1974 for 6 teams, including the New York Mets, a span of 10 seasons. Across 307 career appearances, he went 42-54 with a 3.62 ERA, 681 strikeouts, and 31 saves. He also batted .172 with 0 home runs. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 1252.0.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 160 lb
- Died
- 8/29/2001 in Clovis, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1965-09-02
- Last Game
- 1974-08-09
Full name: Richard Jay Selma
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | NYN | NL | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 26.2 | 22 | 11 | 9 | 26 | 3.71 | 3.50 (-6%) | 557.5 |
| 1966 | NYN | NL | 4 | 6 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 80.2 | 84 | 38 | 39 | 58 | 4.24 | 3.52 (-20%) | -1876.9 |
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 2 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 81.1 | 71 | 25 | 36 | 52 | 2.77 | 3.30 (+16%) | 334.8 |
| 1968 | NYN | NL | 9 | 10 | 33 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 169.2 | 148 | 52 | 54 | 117 | 2.76 | 2.98 (+8%) | 395.3 |
| 1969 | SDN | NL | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 20 | 4.09 | 3.61 (-13%) | -42.7 |
| 1969 | CHN | NL | 10 | 8 | 36 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 168.2 | 137 | 68 | 72 | 161 | 3.63 | 3.61 (avg) | 2955.4 |
| 1970 | PHI | NL | 8 | 9 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 134.1 | 108 | 41 | 59 | 153 | 2.75 | 3.89 (+29%) | 4639.2 |
| 1971 | PHI | NL | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24.2 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 3.28 | 3.47 (+5%) | -22.5 |
| 1972 | PHI | NL | 2 | 9 | 46 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 98.2 | 91 | 61 | 73 | 58 | 5.56 | 3.26 (-70%) | -5041.4 |
| 1973 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5.62 | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | CAL | AL | 2 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23.0 | 22 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 5.09 | 3.63 (-40%) | -646.8 |
| 1974 | ML4 | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 19.29 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 42 | 54 | 307 | 76 | 11 | 6 | 31 | 840.0 | 734 | 338 | 381 | 681 | 3.62 | — | 1,252 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 324 | 203 | 13 | 35 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 76 | .172 | .195 | .217 | .412 | -626 |
Career AVG .172 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 30.7% below league average.
Career OBP .195 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 38.1% below league average.
Career SLG .217 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 41.0% below league average.
Career OPS .412 vs. league average .683 across their career seasons — 39.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | NYN | NL | 7 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1966 | NYN | NL | 31 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .071 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 43 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1968 | NYN | NL | 39 | 58 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20 | .207 | .236 (-13%) | .298 (-31%) | .340 (-29%) | .638 (-30%) | -256.7 |
| 1969 | SDN | NL | 4 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1969 | CHN | NL | 36 | 52 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | .154 | .248 (-38%) | .320 (-47%) | .369 (-43%) | .689 (-45%) | 0.0 |
| 1970 | PHI | NL | 73 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | PHI | NL | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1972 | PHI | NL | 47 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | PHI | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | CAL | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | ML4 | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 324 | 203 | 13 | 35 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 76 | .172 | — | — | — | — | -257 | ||
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 (631 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 164 | 93 | 5 | 18 | 0 | 3 | .194 |
| Away | 160 | 110 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 4 | .155 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 152 | 432.2 | 357 | 161 | 187 | 382 | 3.35 |
| Away | 155 | 408.0 | 377 | 177 | 194 | 299 | 3.90 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-08-09 | MIL | KCR | — | 1.1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974-08-06 | MIL | BOS | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974-06-12 | LAA | NYY | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974-06-07 | LAA | DET | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974-06-06 | LAA | MIL | — | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974-05-29 | LAA | MIL | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974-05-26 | LAA | OAK | — | 2.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974-05-18 | LAA | MIN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-05-12 | LAA | KCR | L | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-05-08 | LAA | CLE | — | 0.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 307 | 76 | 52 | 157 | 7 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | NYN | P | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | NYN | P | 30 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | NYN | P | 38 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | NYN | P | 33 | 23 | 12 | 35 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | SDN | P | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | CHN | P | 36 | 25 | 7 | 21 | 2 | 2 |
| 1970 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | PHI | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | PHI | P | 73 | 0 | 8 | 24 | 1 | 3 |
| 1971 | PHI | P | 17 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | PHI | P | 46 | 10 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973 | PHI | P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | CAL | P | 18 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974 | ML4 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 307 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno City College | Fresno | CA | 1962, 1963 |
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Dick Selma: the record in brief
The profile opens with Dick Selma's first major league game on September 2, 1965; the last one listed came on August 9, 1974. The team column moves through the New York Mets (1965 through 1968), the San Diego Padres (1969), the Chicago Cubs (1969), the Philadelphia Phillies (1970 to 1973), the California Angels (1974), and the Milwaukee Brewers (1974). Selma, a pitcher by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 5 feet, 11 inches and 160 pounds. The birth record reads November 4, 1943, in Santa Ana, CA, USA. Selma's death is recorded on August 29, 2001, in Clovis, CA, USA. Selma's full given name, per the bio, is Richard Jay Selma.
Selma's career pitching line is 42 wins, 54 losses and a 3.62 ERA over 307 appearances. Also on Selma's record: 681 strikeouts, 11 complete games, 6 shutouts, and 31 saves. Selma's 3.62 ERA was close to the 3.50 league figure for those seasons. No season topped the 10 wins of 1969.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dick Selma
- What years did Dick Selma play?
- Dick Selma played in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1974.
- Was Dick Selma a pitcher?
- Yes. Dick Selma pitched in the major leagues, recording 42 wins and 681 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Dick Selma hit?
- Dick Selma hit 0 career home runs with 35 hits.
- What was Dick Selma's career batting average?
- Dick Selma batted .172 over his career, with 35 hits in 203 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dick Selma have?
- Dick Selma drove in 7 runs in his career.
- What was Dick Selma's career ERA?
- Dick Selma finished with a 3.62 career ERA, going 42-54 with 681 strikeouts.