Rick DeHart, baseball player, 1997-2003

Rick DeHart

Born: 3/21/1970 in Topeka, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-07-16 | Final Game: 2003-06-08

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Richard Allen DeHart

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Biography

Rick DeHart was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1970, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a career that spanned from 1997 to 2003. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, DeHart played in a challenging era marked by the rise of powerful hitters and an evolving game. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 2-3 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.14, showcasing the difficulties many pitchers faced during this high-offense period in baseball history. DeHart's tenure in the majors included a total of 45 strikeouts and 1 save, reflecting his role as a reliable option in the bullpen. Despite the ups and downs of his career, he contributed to his teams with determination and grit, embodying the qualities of a professional athlete committed to his craft. While not achieving the statistical accolades of some of his contemporaries, Rick DeHart's journey through the big leagues highlighted the challenges and competitive nature of baseball during his playing years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 3 56 0 0 0 1 63.0 81 43 13 32 45 6.14 0

Career ERA 6.14 vs. league average 4.48 across their career seasons — 37.0% worse 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
1997 WSN NL 2 1 23 0 0 0 0 29.3 33 18 14 29 5.52 4.39 (-26%) -
1998 WSN NL 0 0 26 0 0 0 1 28.0 34 15 13 14 4.82 4.43 (-9%) -
1999 WSN NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1.7 6 4 3 1 21.60 — -
2003 KCR AL 0 2 4 0 0 0 0 4.0 8 6 2 1 13.50 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
56 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1997 WSN NL 23 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 WSN NL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 WSN NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 KCR AL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 56 0 8 14 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 MON P 23 0 1 5 0 0
1998 MON P 26 0 7 6 0 0
1999 MON P 3 0 0 0 0 0
2003 KCA P 4 0 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 56

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 MON NL $172,500
Total Career Earnings $172,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Fort Scott Community College Fort Scott KS 1987
Washburn University Topeka KS 1990, 1991