Rich Troedson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1973-1974)
Rich Troedson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1974 for the San Diego Padres, a span of 2 seasons. Across 65 career appearances, he went 8-10 with a 4.74 ERA and 92 strikeouts.
- 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1973-04-09
- Last Game
- 1974-05-16
Full name: Richard LaMonte Troedson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | SDN | NL | 7 | 9 | 50 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 152.1 | 167 | 72 | 59 | 81 | 4.25 | 3.75 (-14%) | 149.7 |
| 1974 | SDN | NL | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18.2 | 24 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 8.68 | 3.63 (-139%) | -1585.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 8 | 10 | 65 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 171.0 | 191 | 90 | 67 | 92 | 4.74 | — | -1,436 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 41 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 19 | .171 | .190 | .171 | .361 | 0 |
Career AVG .171 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 33.5% below league average.
Career OBP .190 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 41.3% below league average.
Career SLG .171 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 54.3% below league average.
Career OPS .361 vs. league average .699 across their career seasons — 48.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | SDN | NL | 50 | 40 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18 | .175 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | SDN | NL | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 65 | 41 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 19 | .171 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (130 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 32 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .222 |
| Away | 33 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .130 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 32 | 83.1 | 92 | 45 | 31 | 47 | 4.86 |
| Away | 33 | 87.2 | 99 | 45 | 36 | 45 | 4.62 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-05-16 | SDP | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-05-11 | SDP | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974-05-10 | SDP | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-05-07 | SDP | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-05-06 | SDP | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-04-25 | SDP | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-04-21 | SDP | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-04-20 | SDP | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-04-16 | SDP | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-04-15 | SDP | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-05-16 | SDP | ATL | L | 1.1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974-05-11 | SDP | LAD | — | 3.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 1974-05-10 | SDP | LAD | — | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-05-07 | SDP | PHI | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-05-06 | SDP | PHI | SV | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-04-25 | SDP | NYN | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974-04-21 | SDP | CIN | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1974-04-20 | SDP | CIN | — | 2.0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 1974-04-16 | SDP | ATL | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-04-15 | SDP | ATL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 65 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara | CA | 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972 |
Rich Troedson: the record in brief
According to the bio, Rich Troedson debuted on April 9, 1973 and played a final game on May 16, 1974. Troedson's only club in the season tables is the San Diego Padres. At 6 feet, 1 inch and 170 pounds, Troedson is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Troedson both batted and threw left-handed. Troedson was born on May 1, 1950, in Palo Alto, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Richard LaMonte.
Across 65 games (19 starts), Troedson recorded 8 wins against 10 losses with a 4.74 ERA. Troedson had 92 strikeouts. Against a 3.69 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.74 mark was 28.5% worse. Troedson won 7 games in 1973, the most of any season listed. 1973 was Troedson's sharpest full season, a 4.25 ERA against the league's 3.75.
The position breakdown shows 65 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 1 errors alongside 6 putouts and 39 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rich Troedson
- What years did Rich Troedson play?
- Rich Troedson played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1974.
- Was Rich Troedson a pitcher?
- Yes. Rich Troedson pitched in the major leagues, recording 8 wins and 92 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Rich Troedson hit?
- Rich Troedson hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What teams did Rich Troedson play for?
- Rich Troedson played for one team, the San Diego Padres (1973–1974).
- What were Rich Troedson's career stats?
- In 65 games, Rich Troedson went 8-10 with a 4.74 ERA, 92 strikeouts, 171.0 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- What position did Rich Troedson play?
- Rich Troedson played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rich Troedson and how much did he weigh?
- Rich Troedson was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 170 pounds.
- What was Rich Troedson's career ERA?
- Rich Troedson finished with a 4.74 career ERA, going 8-10 with 92 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Rich Troedson have?
- Rich Troedson recorded 92 career strikeouts.
- Is Rich Troedson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rich Troedson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.