Rich Batchelor

Born: 4/8/1967 in Florence, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-09-03 | Final Game: 1997-07-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Richard Anthony Batchelor

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Biography

Rich Batchelor, born in 1967, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 until 1997. Over the course of his career, he established a record of 5 wins and 1 loss, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.03. Batchelor recorded a total of 33 strikeouts and did not register any saves. His playing career, which concluded on July 15, 1997, saw him navigate a competitive era in baseball marked by significant changes in player performance and team strategies. Batchelor's journey in baseball was characterized by his ability to contribute to his team's pitching staff during a time when the game was evolving, with an increased focus on power hitting and advanced analytics. While he may not have accumulated extensive accolades, his role as a reliable arm in the bullpen reflected the depth and diversity of talent that characterized the mid-1990s era of Major League Baseball. Following his retirement, Batchelor's experiences on the mound provided valuable insights into the game's intricacies, and he remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	1	43	0	0	0	0	53.7	63	30	3	18	33	5.03	0

Career ERA 5.03 vs. league average 4.40 across their career seasons — 14.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1993	STL	NL	0	0	9	10.0	14	9	3	4	8.10	4.19 (-93%)	-
1996	STL	NL	2	0	11	15.0	9	2	1	11	1.20	4.61 (+74%)	-
1997	STL	NL	1	1	10	16.0	21	8	7	8	4.50	4.39 (-3%)	-
1997	SDP	NL	2	0	13	12.7	19	11	7	10	7.82	4.39 (-78%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
43	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1993	STL	NL	9	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1996	STL	NL	11	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1997	STL	NL	10	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1997	SDP	NL	13	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—