Richie Lewis, baseball player, 1992-1998

Richie Lewis

Born: 1/25/1966 in Muncie, IN, USA

Died: 12/8/2021 in Melbourne, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-07-31 | Final Game: 1998-06-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Richie Todd Lewis

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Biography

Richie Lewis was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1998. Born in 1966, Lewis made his debut in an era marked by the emergence of powerful hitters and the increasing importance of relief pitchers. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 14-15 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.88. Known for his ability to strike out batters, he amassed a total of 244 strikeouts, along with 2 saves, showcasing his versatility on the mound. Lewis's playing style reflected the competitive nature of the late 20th century, where pitchers were increasingly challenged by the offensive prowess dominating the game. His contributions were particularly valued in middle relief, providing stability in games when the starting pitchers were unable to go deep into contests. Although his career statistics may not place him among the all-time greats, Lewis's role in the teams he played for, including notable performances, contributed to the fabric of the game during his tenure. After retiring in 1998, his journey through the major leagues remains a testament to the dedication and skill required to succeed at the highest levels of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
14 15 217 4 0 0 2 293.3 287 159 45 191 244 4.88 0

Career ERA 4.88 vs. league average 4.33 across their career seasons — 12.7% 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
1992 BAL AL 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 6.7 13 8 7 4 10.80 — 0.0
1993 MIA NL 6 3 57 0 0 0 0 77.3 68 28 43 65 3.26 4.19 (+22%) -
1994 MIA NL 1 4 45 0 0 0 0 54.0 62 34 38 45 5.67 4.51 (-26%) -
1995 MIA NL 0 1 21 1 0 0 0 36.0 30 15 15 32 3.75 4.45 (+16%) -
1996 DET AL 4 6 72 0 0 0 2 90.3 78 42 65 78 4.18 4.61 (+9%) -967.1
1997 OAK AL 2 0 14 0 0 0 0 18.7 24 20 15 12 9.64 4.39 (-120%) -2286.3
1997 CIN NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 5.7 4 4 3 4 6.35 — 0.0
1998 BAL AL 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 4.7 8 8 5 4 15.43 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
217 10 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 3 0.200 0.333 0.200 0.533 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 51.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.533 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 28.6% 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
1992 BAL AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 MIA NL 57 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1994 MIA NL 45 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1995 MIA NL 21 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1996 DET AL 72 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1997 OAK AL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 CIN NL 4 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 BAL AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 217 4 22 31 6 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1992 BAL P 2 2 1 1 0 0
1993 FLO P 57 0 3 13 1 1
1994 FLO P 45 0 6 5 2 1
1995 FLO P 21 1 7 2 2 0
1996 DET P 72 0 4 6 0 1
1997 OAK P 14 0 0 3 0 0
1997 CIN P 4 0 0 1 1 0
1998 BAL P 2 1 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 217

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1997 OAK AL $250,000
1996 DET AL $170,000
1994 FLO NL $153,500
1993 FLO NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $682,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Florida State University Tallahassee FL 1985, 1986, 1987