Riccardo Ingram, baseball player, 1994-1995

Riccardo Ingram

Born: 9/10/1966 in Douglas, GA, USA

Died: 3/31/2015 in Lilburn, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1994-06-26 | Final Game: 1995-07-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Riccardo Benay Ingram

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Biography

Riccardo Ingram, born in 1966, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1994 to 1995. Primarily serving as a position player, Ingram made an impact during his time in Major League Baseball, appearing in a total of 16 games. Throughout his brief career, he recorded 6 hits and drove in 3 runs, concluding with a batting average of .194. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Ingram's contributions to his teams reflected the grit and determination typical of players from the mid-1990s, a time when the sport was experiencing a shift with the emergence of power hitters and an increased focus on offensive production. Ingram's time in the major leagues was marked by a competitive environment as players vied for roster spots amid the evolving dynamics of the game. While his statistical output may not place him among the most renowned figures in baseball history, his journey to the majors and the experience of competing at the highest level resonate with the stories of countless athletes who strive for success in professional sports. His career, albeit short, serves as a reminder of the dedication required to reach and play in MLB, a dream held by many aspiring baseball players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 31 3 6 0 0 0 3 0 3 3 0.194 0.257 0.194 0.451 0.0

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.

Career OBP .257 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Career SLG .194 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 54.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.451 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 40.6% 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
1994 DET AL 12 23 3 5 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 0.217 — — — — 0.0
1995 MIN AL 4 8 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 8 5 13 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1994 DET OF 8 5 13 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 7
Center Field 1
Designated Hitter 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta GA 1986, 1987