Art Rico, baseball player, 1916-1917

Art Rico

Born: 7/23/1895 in Roxbury, MA, USA

Died: 1/3/1919 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-07-31 | Final Game: 1917-09-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Arthur Ramon Rico

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Biography

Art Rico, born in 1895, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the early years of the 20th century. His career spanned from July 31, 1916, to September 3, 1917, a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented style of play. Rico participated in a total of 17 games, where he showcased his skills on the field, contributing to his team with 4 hits and 2 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .222. Though Rico's time in the major leagues was brief, his involvement during a pivotal era in baseball history highlights the competitive nature of the sport at the time. Players like Rico faced significant challenges and competition for roster spots, and while he did not register any home runs or stolen bases, his presence on the field reflected the determination and spirit of early 20th-century baseball players. Rico's career, albeit short, adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many athletes who contributed to the game's development during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
17 18 1 4 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 0.222 0.222 0.278 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.

Career SLG .278 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.638 across their career seasons — 21.7% 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
1916 BSN NL 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1917 BSN NL 13 14 1 4 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 15 0 20 5 1 1
OF 2 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1916 BSN C 4 0 5 1 0 0
1917 BSN C 11 0 15 4 1 1
1917 BSN OF 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 15
Left Field 1