Rich Hand

Born: 7/10/1948 in Bellevue, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-04-09 | Final Game: 1973-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Richard Allen Hand

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Biography

Rich Hand, born in 1948, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1970 to 1973. He played in an era characterized by a transition in baseball, as the sport began to evolve with changes in pitching styles and strategies. Hand made his mark primarily in the Major Leagues, where he showcased his skills on the mound with a career record of 24-39. Over his tenure, he maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.01 and recorded 278 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and compete at a high level. Hand's playing style was marked by a combination of power and finesse, allowing him to navigate through the challenges of the early 1970s, a period that saw the rise of dominant pitching and the emergence of new offensive strategies. Throughout his career, he also contributed to his teams with three saves, reflecting his versatility and capacity to perform in high-pressure situations. While his career was relatively brief, Rich Hand remains a notable figure in the history of baseball, representing the hardworking pitchers of his time who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
24	39	104	78	6	2	3	487.3	452	217	52	250	278	4.01	0

Career ERA 4.01 vs. league average 3.59 across their career seasons — 11.5% 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
1970	CLE	AL	6	13	35	25	3	1	3	159.7	132	68	69	110	3.83	3.89 (+1%)	-3894.4
1971	CLE	AL	2	6	15	12	0	0	0	60.7	74	39	38	26	5.79	3.47 (-67%)	-2284.8
1972	TEX	AL	10	14	30	28	2	1	0	170.7	139	63	103	109	3.32	3.26 (-2%)	-2804.6
1973	TEX	AL	2	3	8	7	1	0	0	41.7	49	25	19	14	5.40	3.75 (-44%)	-298.0
1973	LAA	AL	4	3	16	6	0	0	0	54.7	58	22	21	19	3.62	3.75 (+3%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
105	109	5	16	2	1	0	8	0	3	31	0.147	0.181	0.183	0.365	-295.8

Career AVG .147 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 41.5% below league average.

Career OBP .181 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 43.4% below league average.

Career SLG .183 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 50.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.365 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 47.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1970	CLE	AL	35	41	2	6	0	0	5	1	11	0.146	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	CLE	AL	16	16	1	2	0	0	0	1	7	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	TEX	AL	30	52	2	8	2	1	3	1	13	0.154	.243 (-37%)	.310 (-36%)	.353 (-35%)	.664 (-35%)	-295.8
1973	TEX	AL	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	LAA	AL	16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0