Rusty Richards

Born: 1/27/1965 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-09-20 | Final Game: 1990-07-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Russell Earl Richards

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Biography

Rusty Richards was a professional baseball player born in 1965, whose career spanned from 1989 to July 6, 1990. Primarily serving as a position player, Richards made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball, participating in just three games. Throughout his time in the league, he struggled to find his footing at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0, having recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs during his stint. His time in the majors came during a period of transition in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the rise of power hitters and the increasing importance of offensive production. Despite the challenges he faced, Richards' journey to the major leagues is a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to reach such a competitive level. While his statistical contributions were minimal, his experience in the big leagues reflects the myriad of players who, despite minimal playing time, contribute to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	3	2	0	0	0	10.3	12	8	3	7	4	6.97	0

Career ERA 6.97 vs. league average 3.79 across their career seasons — 84.0% 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
1989	ATL	NL	0	0	2	2	0	0	0	9.3	10	5	6	4	4.82	3.71 (-30%)	0.0
1990	ATL	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	2	3	1	0	27.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1989	ATL	NL	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1990	ATL	NL	1	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	3	2	1	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1989	ATL	P	2	2	1	3	0	0
1990	ATL	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin	Austin	TX	1984, 1985, 1986