Rich Bordi, baseball player, 1980-1988

Rich Bordi

Born: 4/18/1959 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-07-16 | Final Game: 1988-07-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Richard Albert Bordi

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Biography

Rich Bordi was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1980 to 1988. Born in 1959, he made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented game. Bordi was known for his versatility on the mound, contributing not only as a starter but also as a reliable relief pitcher throughout his career. Over the course of his time in the majors, Bordi recorded a career record of 20-20, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.34. He struck out a total of 247 batters and collected 10 saves, showcasing his ability to handle pressure situations and close out games effectively. While his win-loss record reflects the competitive nature of the league during the 1980s, Bordi's contributions to his teams extended beyond mere statistics, as he was respected for his work ethic and tenacity on the field. His career serves as a testament to the dedication and resilience required to compete at the highest levels of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
20 20 173 17 0 0 10 371.3 383 179 42 121 247 4.34 0

Career ERA 4.34 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 11.7% worse than 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
1980 OAK AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 4 1 0 0 4.50 — 0.0
1981 OAK AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 1 0 1 0 0.00 — 0.0
1982 SEA AL 0 2 7 2 0 0 0 13.0 18 12 1 10 8.31 3.86 (-115%) -579.0
1983 CHC NL 0 2 11 1 0 0 1 25.3 34 14 12 20 4.97 3.87 (-28%) -
1984 CHC NL 5 2 31 7 0 0 4 83.3 78 32 20 41 3.46 3.81 (+9%) -
1985 NYY AL 6 8 51 3 0 0 2 98.0 95 35 29 64 3.21 3.89 (+17%) -
1986 BAL AL 6 4 52 1 0 0 3 107.0 105 53 41 83 4.46 3.97 (-12%) -241.2
1987 NYY AL 3 1 16 1 0 0 0 33.0 42 28 12 23 7.64 4.29 (-78%) -
1988 OAK AL 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 7.7 6 4 5 6 4.70 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
173 23 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 0.043 0.083 0.043 0.127 0.0

Career AVG .043 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 83.2% below league average.

Career OBP .083 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 74.3% below league average.

Career SLG .043 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 88.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.127 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 82.2% 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
1980 OAK AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 OAK AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 SEA AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 CHC NL 11 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1984 CHC NL 31 19 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0.053 — — — — 0.0
1985 NYY AL 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 BAL AL 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 NYY AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 OAK AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 173 17 19 42 7 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 OAK P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1981 OAK P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1982 SEA P 7 2 1 1 0 0
1983 CHN P 11 1 3 3 2 1
1984 CHN P 31 7 4 10 2 0
1985 NYA P 51 3 2 12 1 1
1986 BAL P 52 1 7 15 1 2
1987 NYA P 16 1 2 1 1 0
1988 OAK P 2 2 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 173

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1986 BAL AL $250,000
1985 BOS AL $115,000
Total Career Earnings $365,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California State University Fresno Fresno CA 1978, 1979, 1980