Rick Manning

Born: 9/2/1954 in Niagara Falls, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-05-23 | Final Game: 1987-10-04

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

Full name: Richard Eugene Manning

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Biography

Rick Manning was a talented position player whose career spanned from 1975 to 1987. Born in 1954, he made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his time, playing a total of 1,555 games. Manning was known for his defensive prowess and versatility in the outfield, which complemented his steady offensive contributions. Over the course of his career, he recorded 1,349 hits, 56 home runs, and drove in 458 runs, finishing with a batting average of .257. His ability to steal bases was also notable, as he successfully swiped 168 bases, showcasing his speed and agility on the field. Manning's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, marked by the transition from a more traditional game to one that increasingly emphasized power hitting and athleticism. His contributions to teams such as the Cleveland Indians and the Milwaukee Brewers reflected a commitment to both offensive and defensive excellence. As a player who bridged the gap between different generations of baseball, Rick Manning left an enduring legacy, remembered not only for his statistics but also for his passion for the game and his role as a dependable teammate.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1555	5248	664	1349	189	43	56	458	168	471	616	0.257	0.317	0.341	0.658	-6853.0

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.658 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 7.7% 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
1975	CLE	AL	120	480	69	137	16	5	3	35	19	44	62	0.285	.257 (+11%)	.327 (+6%)	.374 (-4%)	.701 (+1%)	107.6
1976	CLE	AL	138	552	73	161	24	7	6	43	16	41	75	0.292	.255 (+14%)	.320 (+5%)	.360 (+9%)	.681 (+7%)	656.9
1977	CLE	AL	68	252	33	57	7	3	5	18	9	21	35	0.226	.264 (-14%)	.329 (-14%)	.401 (-16%)	.730 (-15%)	-746.3
1978	CLE	AL	148	566	65	149	27	3	3	50	12	38	62	0.263	.257 (+2%)	.323 (-4%)	.378 (-11%)	.702 (-8%)	-906.6
1979	CLE	AL	144	560	67	145	12	2	3	51	30	55	48	0.259	.265 (-2%)	.329 (-2%)	.397 (-24%)	.727 (-14%)	-1442.1
1980	CLE	AL	140	471	55	110	17	4	3	52	12	63	66	0.234	.264 (-12%)	.326 (-2%)	.387 (-21%)	.714 (-12%)	-1034.7
1981	CLE	AL	103	360	47	88	15	3	4	33	25	40	57	0.244	.255 (-4%)	.320 (-1%)	.368 (-9%)	.688 (-5%)	-277.3
1982	CLE	AL	152	562	71	152	18	2	8	44	12	54	60	0.270	.261 (+4%)	.324 (+3%)	.388 (-9%)	.712 (-4%)	-275.5
1983	CLE	AL	50	194	20	54	6	0	1	10	7	12	22	0.278	.260 (+7%)	.324 (-2%)	.389 (-17%)	.714 (-10%)	-308.2
1983	ATL	AL	108	375	40	86	14	4	3	33	11	26	40	0.229	.260 (-12%)	.324 (-14%)	.389 (-20%)	.714 (-17%)	-308.2
1984	ATL	AL	119	341	53	85	10	5	7	31	5	34	32	0.249	.259 (-4%)	.322 (-1%)	.384 (-4%)	.707 (-3%)	-160.8
1985	ATL	AL	79	216	19	47	9	1	2	18	1	14	19	0.218	.257 (-15%)	.323 (-18%)	.390 (-24%)	.714 (-21%)	-841.0
1986	ATL	AL	89	205	31	52	7	3	8	27	5	17	20	0.254	.257 (-2%)	.325 (-5%)	.395 (+10%)	.720 (+3%)	54.6
1987	ATL	AL	97	114	21	26	7	1	0	13	4	12	18	0.228	.262 (-13%)	.331 (-10%)	.415 (-26%)	.746 (-19%)	-414.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1508	1353	3831	71	58	13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1975	CLE	OF	118	117	331	12	9	2
1976	CLE	OF	136	134	359	8	5	1
1977	CLE	OF	68	62	191	2	2	0
1978	CLE	OF	144	139	377	7	2	1
1979	CLE	OF	141	140	417	9	6	2
1980	CLE	OF	139	136	379	7	4	1
1981	CLE	OF	103	98	305	6	4	3
1982	CLE	OF	152	152	387	10	9	1
1983	CLE	OF	50	50	146	1	2	0
1983	ML4	OF	108	105	325	1	3	0
1984	ML4	OF	114	90	231	2	3	2
1985	ML4	OF	74	56	160	2	4	0
1986	ML4	OF	83	52	155	3	2	0
1987	ML4	OF	78	22	68	1	3	0