Rickey Cradle

Born: 6/20/1973 in Norfolk, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-07-01 | Final Game: 1998-07-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Rickey Nelson Cradle

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Biography

Rickey Cradle was a professional baseball player born in 1973, who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period from July 1 to July 12, 1998. As a position player, Cradle's major league career was limited to just five games, during which he recorded one hit in 7 at-bats, yielding a batting average of .143. Despite the short span of his career, he managed to contribute two runs batted in and stole one base, showcasing a glimpse of his potential as a speedster on the base paths. Cradle's time in the MLB came during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the late 1990s offensive explosion and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. While he did not leave a lasting statistical impact, his journey through professional baseball reflects the challenges many players face in breaking into and sustaining a career in the highly competitive world of Major League Baseball. After his short stint in the big leagues, Cradle remained a part of the baseball community, serving as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspire to reach the pinnacle of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	7	0	1	0	0	0	2	1	1	5	0.143	0.250	0.143	0.393	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 46.3% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 66.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.393 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 48.0% 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
1998	SEA	AL	5	7	0	1	0	0	0	2	1	1	5	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	4	1	2	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1998	SEA	OF	4	1	2	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1
Center Field	2
Right Field	1