Rick Bosetti

Born: 8/5/1953 in Redding, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-09-09 | Final Game: 1982-05-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Richard Alan Bosetti

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Biography

Rick Bosetti, born in 1953, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1976 until his retirement in 1982. Primarily recognized as a position player, Bosetti played a total of 445 games during his career. He was known for his versatility and speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 30 stolen bases. His ability to contribute offensively was highlighted by his 385 career hits, 17 home runs, and 133 RBIs, culminating in a respectable batting average of .250. Bosetti's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, which was characterized by a shift in player dynamics and strategies. He showcased a blend of solid hitting and base-running prowess, contributing to the teams he played for in significant ways. Though he may not have been a household name, Bosetti's contributions to the game, particularly in terms of his all-around play, remain a testament to his dedication and skill as a major leaguer.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
445	1543	172	385	70	8	17	133	30	79	188	0.250	0.288	0.338	0.627	-3379.7

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .288 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career SLG .338 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.627 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 11.7% 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
1976	PHI	NL	13	18	6	5	1	0	0	0	3	1	3	0.278	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	STL	NL	41	69	12	16	0	0	0	3	4	6	11	0.232	.264 (-12%)	.329 (-8%)	.401 (-42%)	.730 (-27%)	-286.9
1978	TOR	AL	136	568	61	147	25	5	5	42	6	30	65	0.259	.257 (avg)	.323 (-8%)	.378 (-8%)	.702 (-8%)	-969.4
1979	TOR	AL	162	619	59	161	35	2	8	65	13	22	70	0.260	.265 (-2%)	.329 (-13%)	.397 (-9%)	.727 (-11%)	-1602.5
1980	TOR	AL	53	188	24	40	7	1	4	18	4	15	29	0.213	.264 (-20%)	.326 (-15%)	.387 (-16%)	.714 (-16%)	-520.9
1981	TOR	AL	25	47	5	11	2	0	0	4	0	2	6	0.234	—	—	—	—	0.0
1981	OAK	AL	9	19	4	2	0	0	0	1	0	3	3	0.105	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	OAK	AL	6	15	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0