Rich Loiselle, baseball player, 1996-2001

Rich Loiselle

Born: 1/12/1972 in Neenah, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-09-07 | Final Game: 2001-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Richard Frank Loiselle

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Biography

Rich Loiselle was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2001. Born in 1972, Loiselle made a name for himself primarily as a relief pitcher during his career. He was known for his ability to step into high-pressure situations, finishing his career with a record of 9-18 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.38. Over the course of his time in the majors, he struck out 178 batters and recorded 49 saves, showcasing his effectiveness in closing out games. Loiselle's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, which saw a mix of traditional playing styles and the emergence of more specialized roles for pitchers. His contributions were particularly notable during the late 1990s, as teams began to emphasize bullpen strength and the importance of pitchers who could perform under pressure. While his win-loss record may not reflect the impact he had in crucial moments, Loiselle's ability to secure saves and strike out batters highlighted his role as a reliable arm in the bullpen. He remains a respected figure among those who appreciate the nuances of pitching in the major leagues.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 18 202 3 0 0 49 224.0 241 109 22 124 178 4.38 0

Career ERA 4.38 vs. league average 4.56 across their career seasons — near 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
1996 PIT NL 1 0 5 3 0 0 0 20.7 22 7 8 9 3.05 4.61 (+34%) -383.0
1997 PIT NL 1 5 72 0 0 0 29 72.7 76 25 24 66 3.10 4.39 (+29%) 1497.8
1998 PIT NL 2 7 54 0 0 0 19 55.0 56 21 36 48 3.44 4.43 (+22%) 684.8
1999 PIT NL 3 2 13 0 0 0 0 15.3 16 9 9 14 5.28 4.71 (-12%) -172.0
2000 PIT NL 2 3 40 0 0 0 0 42.3 43 24 30 32 5.10 4.77 (-7%) -775.9
2001 PIT NL 0 1 18 0 0 0 1 18.0 28 23 17 9 11.50 4.42 (-160%) -1489.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
202 9 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 4 0.222 0.222 0.333 0.556 0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 34.5% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 22.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.556 vs. league average 0.766 across their career seasons — 27.5% 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
1996 PIT NL 5 8 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1997 PIT NL 72 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 PIT NL 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 PIT NL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 PIT NL 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 PIT NL 18 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 202 3 12 34 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 PIT P 5 3 2 5 0 0
1997 PIT P 72 0 3 7 3 1
1998 PIT P 54 0 2 10 0 0
1999 PIT P 13 0 2 3 0 1
2000 PIT P 40 0 2 5 1 0
2001 PIT P 18 0 1 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 202

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 PIT NL $775,000
2000 PIT NL $400,000
1999 PIT NL $400,000
1998 PIT NL $275,000
1997 PIT NL $155,000
Total Career Earnings $2,005,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Odessa College Odessa TX 1991

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1997 Rookie of the Year NL 4th 22.0 140 0