Rick Grapenthin, baseball player, 1983-1985

Rick Grapenthin

Born: 4/16/1958 in Linn Grove, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-05-03 | Final Game: 1985-06-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Richard Ray Grapenthin

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Biography

Rick Grapenthin, born in 1958, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 until 1985. Making his debut during an era characterized by offensive power and evolving pitching strategies, Grapenthin showcased his talents as a right-handed pitcher. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in a total of 31 games, finishing with a record of 1-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.35. His performance on the mound included 16 strikeouts and 2 saves, highlighting his capability to contribute in high-pressure situations. Despite the challenges he faced in a competitive environment, Grapenthin's persistence and skill earned him a place in the hearts of fans during his tenure in the league. His contributions to the teams he played for, while limited in terms of statistics, reflected the hard work and determination common among players of his time. Grapenthin's career, though succinct, remains a testament to the dedication required to reach the highest levels of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 3 19 1 0 0 2 34.0 36 24 5 16 16 6.35 0

Career ERA 6.35 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — 64.6% 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
1983 WSN NL 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4.0 4 4 1 3 9.00 — -
1984 WSN NL 1 2 13 1 0 0 2 23.0 19 9 7 9 3.52 3.81 (+8%) -
1985 WSN NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 7.0 13 11 8 4 14.14 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 7 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.286 0.286 0.286 0.571 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +10.2% above league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.571 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 19.7% 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 WSN NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1984 WSN NL 13 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1985 WSN NL 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 19 1 2 6 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 MON P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1984 MON P 13 1 2 4 0 0
1985 MON P 5 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 19

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mesa Community College Mesa AZ 1977, 1978
Indiana State University Terre Haute IN 1979, 1980