Rich Croushore

Born: 8/7/1970 in Lakehurst, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-05-18 | Final Game: 2000-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Richard Steven Croushore

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Biography

Rich Croushore, born in 1970, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1998 to 2000. He made his Major League debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates and later played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, contributing to teams during a transformative era in baseball that saw the rise of offensive power and an emphasis on bullpen specialization. Croushore's pitching style was characterized by a blend of control and tenacity, which allowed him to carve out a role as a reliable arm in various pitching situations. Throughout his career, Croushore compiled a win-loss record of 5-11 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.88 across his appearances. He recorded a total of 149 strikeouts and secured 11 saves, showcasing his capability to close out games and provide critical innings for his teams. Despite the challenges of a competitive pitching landscape, Croushore's contributions on the mound reflected the grit and determination required to thrive in Major League Baseball during the late 1990s and early 2000s. His journey through the league left an indelible mark, particularly for those who watched him navigate the complexities of the game during his tenure.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	11	111	0	0	0	11	142.0	131	77	16	83	149	4.88	0

Career ERA 4.88 vs. league average 4.64 across their career seasons — 5.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1998	STL	NL	0	3	41	8	54.3	44	30	29	47	4.97	4.43 (-12%)	-
1999	STL	NL	3	7	59	3	71.7	68	33	43	88	4.14	4.71 (+12%)	-
2000	COL	NL	2	0	6	0	11.3	15	11	6	11	8.74	4.77 (-83%)	163.7
2000	BOS	AL	0	1	5	0	4.7	4	3	5	3	5.79	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
111	4	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.500	0.600	0.500	1.100	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — +85.7% above league average.

Career OBP .600 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +75.7% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — +16.2% above league average.

Career OPS 1.100 vs. league average 0.772 across their career seasons — +42.5% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1998	STL	NL	41	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1999	STL	NL	59	3	1	1	1	1	0.333	—	—	—	—
2000	COL	NL	6	1	0	1	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—
2000	BOS	AL	5	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—