Rick Krivda, baseball player, 1995-1998

Rick Krivda

Born: 1/19/1970 in McKeesport, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-07-07 | Final Game: 1998-09-08

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

Full name: Rick Michael Krivda

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Biography

Rick Krivda was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1995 to 1998. Born in 1970, he made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was transitioning into a more offensive era, characterized by increased home run totals and a shift in pitching strategies. Krivda appeared in the big leagues for parts of four seasons, compiling a career record of 11-16 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.57. He demonstrated resilience and a competitive spirit, striking out a total of 165 batters over the course of his career, although he did not record any saves. Throughout his time in the majors, Krivda's playing style reflected the challenges faced by pitchers during the late 1990s. As teams increasingly focused on power hitting, Krivda's effectiveness was tested in a league where run support often dictated game outcomes. Despite the ups and downs of his pitching career, he contributed to the teams he played for, showcasing his ability to adapt and compete at the highest level. His journey through the league remains a testament to the challenges and opportunities that define the life of a professional pitcher in baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 16 72 36 1 0 0 258.3 297 160 39 117 165 5.57 0

Career ERA 5.57 vs. league average 4.47 across their career seasons — 24.7% 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
1995 BAL AL 2 7 13 13 1 0 0 75.3 76 38 25 53 4.54 4.45 (-2%) 89.7
1996 BAL AL 3 5 22 11 0 0 0 81.7 89 45 39 54 4.96 4.61 (-8%) -1943.4
1997 BAL AL 4 2 10 10 0 0 0 50.0 67 35 18 29 6.30 4.39 (-44%) -580.6
1998 CLE AL 2 0 11 1 0 0 0 25.0 24 9 16 10 3.24 4.43 (+27%) -545.0
1998 CIN NL 0 2 16 1 0 0 0 26.3 41 33 19 19 11.28 4.43 (-155%) -2135.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
72 4 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 .338 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.758 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
1995 BAL AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 BAL AL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 BAL AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 CLE AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 CIN NL 16 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 72 36 10 28 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 BAL P 13 13 0 7 1 0
1996 BAL P 22 11 1 10 0 0
1997 BAL P 10 10 6 5 0 1
1998 CLE P 11 1 2 3 0 0
1998 CIN P 16 1 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 72

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 CLE AL $205,000
1997 BAL AL $150,000
1995 BAL AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $464,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California University of Pennsylvania California PA 1989, 1990, 1991