Rich Aude, baseball player, 1993-1996

Rich Aude

Born: 7/13/1971 in Van Nuys, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-09-09 | Final Game: 1996-05-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Richard Thomas Aude

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Biography

Rich Aude, born in 1971, was a position player who had a brief yet noteworthy career in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1996. Over the course of his professional tenure, Aude played in 62 games, where he recorded 34 hits and achieved a batting average of .225. Known for his versatility on the field, he contributed a total of 24 RBIs and hit 2 home runs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs during critical moments. Aude also demonstrated his speed on the basepaths with 1 stolen base, adding an element of athleticism to his game. Aude's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball that saw the sport evolving with new strategies and player dynamics. Though his time in the league was relatively short, he left an imprint on the teams he played for, embodying the determination and competitive spirit that characterized many players of his generation. While not a household name, Rich Aude’s journey through the major leagues remains a testament to the opportunities and challenges faced by players in a highly competitive environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
62 151 11 34 9 0 2 24 1 7 35 0.225 0.259 0.325 0.584 -256.5

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.

Career SLG .325 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.584 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 22.4% 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
1993 PIT NL 13 26 1 3 1 0 0 4 0 1 7 0.115 — — — — 0.0
1995 PIT NL 42 109 10 27 8 0 2 19 1 6 20 0.248 .266 (-7%) .337 (-15%) .417 (-10%) .755 (-12%) -256.5
1996 PIT NL 7 16 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 8 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 43 35 298 17 2 37
OF 1 0 0 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 PIT 1B 7 5 47 3 0 6
1993 PIT OF 1 0 0 0 1 0
1995 PIT 1B 32 26 223 11 1 28
1996 PIT 1B 4 4 28 3 1 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 43
Left Field 1