Eric Rasmussen

Born: 3/22/1952 in Racine, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-07-21 | Final Game: 1983-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Eric Ralph Rasmussen

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Biography

Eric Rasmussen, born in 1952, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1975 to 1983. Known for his strong arm and competitive spirit, Rasmussen played in an era marked by the transition from the more traditional styles of play to a game increasingly influenced by power hitting. Over the course of his career, he accumulated a record of 50-77, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.85. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 489 strikeouts, showcasing his proficiency on the mound. Rasmussen contributed to his teams not only as a starter but also in relief, finishing his career with 5 saves. His playing style emphasized a mix of strategy and skill, allowing him to navigate the challenges presented by varied lineups throughout the 1970s and early 1980s. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Rasmussen's presence on the field and his contributions to the game during a dynamic period of baseball history remain noteworthy.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
50	77	238	144	27	12	5	1017.7	1033	435	87	309	489	3.85	0

Career ERA 3.85 vs. league average 3.82 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
1975	STL	NL	5	5	14	13	2	1	0	81.0	86	34	20	59	3.78	3.71 (-2%)	-
1976	STL	NL	6	12	43	17	2	1	0	150.3	139	59	54	76	3.53	3.51 (-1%)	-
1977	STL	NL	11	17	34	34	11	3	0	233.0	223	90	63	120	3.48	4.00 (+13%)	-
1978	STL	NL	2	5	10	10	2	1	0	60.3	61	28	20	32	4.18	3.69 (-13%)	-
1978	SDP	NL	12	10	27	24	3	2	0	146.3	154	66	43	59	4.06	3.69 (-10%)	-
1979	SDP	NL	6	9	45	20	5	3	3	156.7	142	57	42	54	3.27	4.00 (+18%)	-
1980	SDP	NL	4	11	40	14	0	0	1	111.3	130	54	33	50	4.37	3.84 (-14%)	-
1982	STL	NL	1	2	8	3	0	0	0	18.3	21	9	8	15	4.42	3.86 (-14%)	-
1983	STL	NL	0	0	6	0	0	0	1	7.7	16	10	4	6	11.74	—	-
1983	KCR	AL	3	6	11	9	2	1	0	52.7	61	28	22	18	4.78	3.87 (-24%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
239	260	7	31	8	0	0	10	0	12	84	0.119	0.158	0.150	0.308	-560.3

Career AVG .119 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 54.3% below league average.

Career OBP .158 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 51.5% below league average.

Career SLG .150 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 61.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.308 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 56.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1975	STL	NL	14	26	1	4	0	3	1	8	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	STL	NL	43	38	0	4	1	2	2	15	0.105	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	STL	NL	34	72	4	10	5	3	5	27	0.139	.264 (-47%)	.329 (-41%)	.401 (-48%)	.730 (-45%)	-560.3
1978	STL	NL	10	18	1	2	0	1	0	8	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	SDP	NL	27	46	0	7	0	1	0	10	0.152	—	—	—	—	0.0
1979	SDP	NL	46	36	1	2	0	0	3	7	0.056	—	—	—	—	0.0
1980	SDP	NL	40	21	0	2	2	0	0	8	0.095	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	STL	NL	8	3	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1983	STL	NL	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1983	KCR	AL	11	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	238	145	55	163	7	14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1975	SLN	P	14	13	2	11	0	0
1976	SLN	P	43	17	15	34	1	2
1977	SLN	P	34	34	8	30	1	4
1978	SLN	P	10	10	3	9	1	2
1978	SDN	P	27	24	11	28	1	1
1979	SDN	P	45	21	6	24	1	1
1980	SDN	P	40	14	8	15	2	2
1982	SLN	P	8	3	0	4	0	0
1983	SLN	P	6	0	0	1	0	1
1983	KCA	P	11	9	2	7	0	1