Rick Wrona
Born: 12/10/1963 in Tulsa, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1988-09-03 | Final Game: 1994-07-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Richard James Wrona
Biography
Rick Wrona, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1994. Primarily serving as a position player, Wrona played in a total of 79 games over his career. He was known for his versatility on the field and contributed to various teams during a time characterized by a shift towards more offensive play in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Throughout his career, Wrona recorded 41 hits and achieved a batting average of .244, showcasing his ability to make contact at the plate. He hit 3 home runs and drove in 18 RBIs, while also adding a stolen base to his record. Although his career in the majors was relatively brief, Wrona's contributions exemplified the role of a utility player during an era when teams were increasingly looking for depth and flexibility in their rosters. His journey through the game reflects the dynamics of a league in transition, where players like him laid the groundwork for future generations of baseball talent.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 168 | 16 | 41 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 41 | 0.244 | 0.267 | 0.345 | 0.612 | -46.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CHC | NL | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | CHC | NL | 38 | 92 | 11 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0.283 | -46.4 |
| 1990 | CHC | NL | 16 | 29 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 0.172 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CIN | NL | 11 | 23 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.174 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CHW | AL | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | ATL | AL | 6 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | NLCS | CHN | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 74 | 47 | 296 | 32 | 8 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CHN | C | 2 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | CHN | C | 37 | 27 | 158 | 15 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990 | CHN | C | 16 | 10 | 55 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | CIN | C | 10 | 5 | 50 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | CIN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | CHA | C | 4 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | ML4 | C | 5 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | ML4 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 74 |
| First Base | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CHN | NL | $100,000 |
| 1989 | CHN | NL | $68,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $168,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State University | Wichita | KS | 1983, 1984, 1985 |