Dan Reichert, baseball player, 1999-2003

Dan Reichert

Born: 7/12/1976 in Monterey, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-07-16 | Final Game: 2003-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Daniel Robert Reichert

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Biography

Dan Reichert was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2003. Born in 1976, Reichert played during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the advent of advanced analytics and a growing emphasis on power pitching. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 64 games, finishing with a record of 21 wins and 25 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 5.55, and he recorded 240 strikeouts along with 2 saves. Reichert was known for his competitive spirit on the mound, showcasing a repertoire that included a solid fastball and a sharp breaking ball. While he faced challenges that affected his overall performance, including injuries and inconsistencies, he displayed moments of brilliance that highlighted his potential as a capable starter. After his MLB tenure, which concluded on September 25, 2003, Reichert left a mark in the world of baseball, remembered for his contributions during a time when the game was increasingly dominated by power hitters and specialized relief pitching.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
21 25 124 51 1 1 2 395.3 441 244 43 223 240 5.55 0

Career ERA 5.55 vs. league average 4.51 across their career seasons — 23.0% 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
1999 KCR AL 2 2 8 8 0 0 0 36.7 48 37 32 20 9.08 4.71 (-93%) -
2000 KCR AL 8 10 44 18 1 1 2 153.3 157 80 91 94 4.70 4.77 (+2%) -
2001 KCR AL 8 8 27 19 0 0 0 123.0 131 77 67 77 5.63 4.42 (-28%) -
2002 KCR AL 3 5 30 6 0 0 0 66.0 77 39 25 36 5.32 4.28 (-24%) -
2003 TOR AL 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 16.3 28 11 8 13 6.06 4.40 (-38%) -192.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
124 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.111 0.111 0.111 0.222 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 58.3% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 67.0% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 74.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.764 across their career seasons — 70.9% 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
1999 KCR AL 8 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2000 KCR AL 44 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2001 KCR AL 27 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2002 KCR AL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 TOR AL 15 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 124 51 52 47 1 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 KCA P 8 8 3 3 0 1
2000 KCA P 44 18 14 16 0 1
2001 KCA P 27 19 17 14 0 3
2002 KCA P 30 6 17 13 1 0
2003 TOR P 15 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 124

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2002 KCA AL $310,000
2001 KCA AL $265,000
2000 KCA AL $205,000
1999 KCA AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $980,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of the Pacific Stockton CA 1995, 1996, 1997