Rick Sweet, baseball player, 1978-1983

Rick Sweet

Born: 9/7/1952 in Longview, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-04-08 | Final Game: 1983-10-02

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Ricky Joe Sweet

Biography

Rick Sweet, born in 1952, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1978 to 1983. Primarily known as a position player, Sweet showcased his skills in the Major Leagues over a total of 272 games. He accumulated 172 hits, with a batting average of .234. Throughout his career, he hit 6 home runs and drove in 57 runs, while also demonstrating speed on the bases with 6 stolen bases. Playing during a transitional period in baseball, Sweet's career unfolded in the late 1970s and early 1980s, an era marked by the emergence of power hitters and a growing emphasis on offensive production. While he may not have been a standout star, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and determination that characterized many players of his time. Sweet's dedication to the game and his ability to adapt to various roles on the field cemented his place in baseball history as a reliable player during a dynamic era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
272 736 62 172 23 1 6 57 6 60 73 0.234 0.292 0.292 0.584 -2291.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 244 193 1181 93 15 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 244

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Gonzaga University Spokane WA 1973, 1974, 1975