Rick Baldwin, baseball player, 1975-1977

Rick Baldwin

Born: 6/1/1953 in Fresno, CA, USA

Died: 10/30/2020 in Modesto, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-04-10 | Final Game: 1977-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Rickey Alan Baldwin

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Biography

Rick Baldwin was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1977. Born in 1953, Baldwin's career spanned a transformative period in the game, characterized by a shift toward a more offense-driven style of play. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 4-7, showcasing his potential as a reliable arm out of the bullpen and occasionally as a starter. Baldwin finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.6, reflecting his ability to keep runs from scoring in a league that was increasingly favoring hitters. He recorded 86 strikeouts and achieved 7 saves, demonstrating his skill in high-pressure situations. While his time in the major leagues was relatively short, Baldwin's contributions on the mound and his perseverance during an era of evolving baseball dynamics left a mark in the memories of fans and the organizations he played for.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 7 105 0 0 0 7 182.7 173 73 10 75 86 3.60 0

Career ERA 3.60 vs. league average 3.75 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1975 NYN NL 3 5 54 0 0 0 6 97.3 97 36 34 54 3.33 3.71 (+10%) 1309.8
1976 NYN NL 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 22.7 14 6 10 9 2.38 3.51 (+32%) 49.8
1977 NYN NL 1 2 40 0 0 0 1 62.7 62 31 31 23 4.45 4.00 (-11%) -1544.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
105 22 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0.273 0.273 0.273 0.545 0.0

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.545 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 22.6% 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
1975 NYN NL 54 15 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1976 NYN NL 11 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1977 NYN NL 40 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 105 0 10 34 2 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1975 NYN P 54 0 3 18 2 2
1976 NYN P 11 0 1 4 0 0
1977 NYN P 40 0 6 12 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 105