Joey Rickard

Born: 5/21/1991 in Las Vegas, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-04-04 | Final Game: 2020-08-30

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 192 lbs

Full name: Joseph Mark Rickard

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Biography

Joey Rickard, born in 1991, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2016 to 2020. Primarily serving as a position player, Rickard's career spanned 347 games, during which he showcased his skills as both a hitter and a base runner. He finished his MLB tenure with a batting average of .246, accumulating 222 hits, 20 home runs, and 71 runs batted in (RBIs). Additionally, he demonstrated his speed on the bases, stealing 20 bases throughout his career. Rickard's playing style was characterized by his versatility and hustle, traits that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. He entered the league during a period defined by an increasing emphasis on power hitting and analytics, yet he carved out a niche for himself with a balanced offensive approach. His contributions were particularly notable during his time with the Baltimore Orioles, where he became a valuable part of the team's outfield rotation. Although his career was relatively short, Rickard left an impression as a determined player who embraced the challenges of competing at the highest level of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
347	904	103	222	47	3	20	71	20	61	223	0.246	0.300	0.371	0.671	-1594.6

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.671 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 9.7% 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
2016	BAL	AL	85	257	32	69	13	0	5	19	4	18	54	0.268	.255 (+5%)	.321 (-1%)	.417 (-10%)	.738 (-6%)	-265.6
2017	BAL	AL	111	261	29	63	15	0	4	19	8	9	63	0.241	.254 (-5%)	.324 (-15%)	.425 (-19%)	.750 (-17%)	-911.9
2018	BAL	AL	79	213	27	52	10	1	8	23	4	15	55	0.244	.247 (-2%)	.318 (-6%)	.409 (+1%)	.727 (-2%)	-94.9
2019	BAL	AL	42	118	10	24	7	2	2	6	3	14	33	0.203	.252 (-19%)	.322 (-6%)	.434 (-20%)	.757 (-14%)	-281.4
2019	SFG	NL	26	50	4	14	2	0	1	4	1	4	17	0.280	.252 (+11%)	.322 (+3%)	.434 (-13%)	.757 (-6%)	-281.4
2020	SFG	NL	4	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0