Ralph Citarella, baseball player, 1983-1987

Ralph Citarella

Born: 2/7/1958 in East Orange, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-09-13 | Final Game: 1987-07-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Ralph Alexander Citarella

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Biography

Ralph Citarella, born in 1958, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1983 to July 10, 1987. Primarily a position player, Citarella made a brief mark in Major League Baseball, appearing in 21 games during his time in the league. His tenure was characterized by the challenges of competing in a sport that was becoming increasingly competitive and athletic, transitioning from the more traditional styles of play of earlier decades. Throughout his career, Citarella recorded 1 hit and 1 RBI, finishing with a batting average of 0.2. While his statistical contributions may not reflect a lengthy or impactful career, his journey through the ranks of professional baseball showcased his passion for the game. Citarella played during an era that witnessed the rise of power hitters and the importance of statistical performance, making his experience a unique part of baseball history, even if his own numbers remained modest.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 1 21 2 0 0 0 44.3 41 20 4 14 28 4.06 0

Career ERA 4.06 vs. league average 3.99 across their career seasons — near 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
1983 STL NL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 11.0 8 2 3 4 1.64 3.87 (+58%) -
1984 STL NL 0 1 10 2 0 0 0 22.3 20 9 7 15 3.63 3.81 (+5%) -
1987 CHW AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 11.0 13 9 4 9 7.36 4.29 (-72%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
21 5 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.200 0.200 0.200 0.400 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 49.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 44.7% 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
1983 STL NL 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1984 STL NL 10 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1987 CHW AL 5 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 21 2 1 8 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 SLN P 6 0 1 1 0 0
1984 SLN P 10 2 0 6 0 0
1987 CHA P 5 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 21

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Brevard Community College Cocoa FL 1978
Florida Southern College Lakeland FL 1979