Rick Camp, baseball player, 1976-1985

Rick Camp

Born: 6/10/1953 in Trion, GA, USA

Died: 4/25/2013 in Rydal, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-09-15 | Final Game: 1985-10-05

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

Full name: Rick Lamar Camp

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Biography

Rick Camp was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1976 to 1985. Born in 1953, he made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during an era marked by evolving offensive strategies and the increasing importance of relief pitching. Camp finished his career with a record of 56-49 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.37, showcasing his ability to navigate the challenges of the game effectively. Known for his resilience on the mound, he recorded a total of 407 strikeouts and achieved 57 saves, indicating his versatility both as a starter and a reliever. Camp's contributions were particularly notable during a time when the role of pitchers was undergoing transformation, with teams increasingly relying on specialized relief pitchers. His tenure included stints with several teams, where he gained a reputation for being a dependable option in high-pressure situations. Although he played in an era that often favored hitters, Camp's steady performance and ability to limit runs made him a valuable asset to his teams and a respected figure in the pitching community. His career remains a testament to the enduring importance of effective pitching in the ever-evolving landscape of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
56 49 414 65 5 0 57 942.3 970 353 72 336 407 3.37 0

Career ERA 3.37 vs. league average 3.80 across their career seasons — 11.2% better 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
1976 ATL NL 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 11.3 13 8 2 6 6.35 3.51 (-81%) 400.7
1977 ATL NL 6 3 54 0 0 0 10 78.7 89 35 47 51 4.00 4.00 (avg) -529.5
1978 ATL NL 2 4 42 4 0 0 0 74.3 99 31 32 23 3.75 3.69 (-2%) -1068.0
1980 ATL NL 6 4 77 0 0 0 22 108.3 92 23 29 33 1.91 3.84 (+50%) 1176.2
1981 ATL NL 9 3 48 0 0 0 17 76.0 68 15 12 47 1.78 3.58 (+50%) 1643.5
1982 ATL NL 11 13 51 21 3 0 5 177.3 199 72 52 68 3.65 3.86 (+5%) -1391.8
1983 ATL NL 10 9 40 16 1 0 0 140.0 146 59 38 61 3.79 3.87 (+2%) -1429.4
1984 ATL NL 8 6 31 21 1 0 0 148.7 134 54 63 69 3.27 3.81 (+14%) -1158.7
1985 ATL NL 4 6 66 2 0 0 3 127.7 130 56 61 49 3.95 3.89 (-1%) -1273.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
414 175 6 13 4 0 1 7 0 4 85 0.074 0.109 0.114 0.224 0.0

Career AVG .074 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 71.4% below league average.

Career OBP .109 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 66.3% below league average.

Career SLG .114 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 70.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.224 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 68.4% 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 ATL NL 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1977 ATL NL 54 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1978 ATL NL 42 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1980 ATL NL 77 9 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1981 ATL NL 48 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1982 ATL NL 51 41 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 23 0.024 — — — — 0.0
1983 ATL NL 40 39 3 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 16 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1984 ATL NL 31 45 0 5 1 0 0 3 0 0 20 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1985 ATL NL 66 13 1 3 0 0 1 2 0 1 5 0.231 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1982 NLCS ATL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 1 1 0 1.0 4 4 1 0 36.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1982 NLCS ATL 0 1 1 1 0 1.0 4 4 1 0 36.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 414 65 86 160 20 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1976 ATL P 5 1 3 5 1 0
1977 ATL P 54 0 4 10 2 1
1978 ATL P 42 4 8 12 3 0
1980 ATL P 77 0 9 34 1 2
1981 ATL P 48 0 11 9 0 1
1982 ATL P 51 21 18 30 3 2
1983 ATL P 40 16 14 23 5 1
1984 ATL P 31 21 12 24 1 0
1985 ATL P 66 2 7 13 4 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 414

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1981 Pitcher of the Month August
1981 Player of the Week Week of 1981-06-05
1981 Player of the Week Week of 1981-08-21
1980 Player of the Week Week of 1980-09-26

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1986 ATL NL $600,000
1985 ATL NL $633,333
Total Career Earnings $1,233,333

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1981 Most Valuable Player NL 20th 9.0 336 0