Rich Becker

Born: 2/1/1972 in Aurora, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-09-10 | Final Game: 2000-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Richard Godhard Becker

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Biography

Rich Becker was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2000. Born in 1972, Becker played primarily as a position player and showcased his skills across various teams during his career. Over the course of 789 games, he compiled a total of 570 hits, 45 home runs, and 243 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .256. Known for his speed on the basepaths, he also recorded 66 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to impact the game not only with his bat but also with his agility. Becker's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by significant offensive production and the emergence of power hitters. While he may not have been among the league's most prominent stars, his contributions as a reliable outfielder and an effective base runner were valued by his teams. His versatility and work ethic allowed him to carve out a niche in the game, leaving a lasting impression on fans and players alike during the late 1990s. After concluding his MLB career on October 1, 2000, Becker's journey in baseball continued to resonate with those who appreciated the game's nuances and the role of every player on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
789	2227	345	570	100	12	45	243	66	350	616	0.256	0.358	0.372	0.731	-1100.6

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .358 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.

Career SLG .372 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.731 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — near 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	MIN	AL	3	7	3	2	2	0	0	0	1	5	4	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1994	MIN	AL	28	98	12	26	3	0	1	8	6	13	25	0.265	.269 (-2%)	.338 (+4%)	.424 (-23%)	.763 (-11%)	-146.3
1995	MIN	AL	106	392	45	93	15	1	2	33	8	34	95	0.237	.266 (-11%)	.337 (-10%)	.417 (-29%)	.755 (-21%)	-1547.0
1996	MIN	AL	148	525	92	153	31	4	12	71	19	68	118	0.291	.269 (+8%)	.340 (+9%)	.426 (+2%)	.767 (+5%)	696.0
1997	MIN	AL	132	443	61	117	22	3	10	45	17	62	130	0.264	.266 (-1%)	.336 (+5%)	.419 (-6%)	.756 (-1%)	48.8
1998	NYN	NL	49	100	15	19	4	2	3	10	3	21	42	0.190	.266 (-29%)	.335 (-1%)	.420 (-14%)	.755 (-9%)	-123.5
1998	BAL	AL	79	113	22	23	1	0	3	11	2	22	34	0.204	.266 (-24%)	.335 (+2%)	.420 (-30%)	.755 (-16%)	-123.5
1999	MIL	NL	89	139	15	35	5	2	5	16	5	33	38	0.252	.271 (-7%)	.344 (+15%)	.433 (-2%)	.778 (+5%)	256.1
1999	OAK	AL	40	125	21	33	3	0	1	10	3	25	43	0.264	.271 (-3%)	.344 (+15%)	.433 (-28%)	.778 (-9%)	256.1
2000	OAK	AL	23	47	11	11	2	0	1	5	1	11	17	0.234	—	—	—	—	-9.2
2000	DET	AL	92	238	48	58	12	0	7	34	1	56	70	0.244	.270 (-10%)	.344 (+11%)	.437 (-13%)	.782 (-2%)	-9.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	697	549	1484	54	27	21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1993	MIN	OF	3	3	7	0	1	0
1994	MIN	OF	26	25	87	2	1	0
1995	MIN	OF	105	101	275	12	4	5
1996	MIN	OF	146	133	391	18	3	9
1997	MIN	OF	128	116	319	5	5	0
1998	NYN	OF	41	23	56	4	1	0
1998	BAL	OF	60	26	59	1	1	0
1999	MIL	OF	50	24	62	3	2	1
1999	OAK	OF	39	32	66	4	1	1
2000	OAK	OF	19	11	35	2	2	2
2000	DET	OF	80	55	127	3	6	3

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	104
Center Field	476
Right Field	161
Designated Hitter	12

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2000	OAK	AL	$500,000
1999	MIL	NL	$475,000
1998	NYN	NL	$1,550,000
1997	MIN	AL	$260,000
1996	MIN	AL	$152,500
1995	MIN	AL	$120,000
1994	MIN	AL	$109,000
1993	MIN	AL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$3,275,500