John Riedling, baseball player, 2000-2005

John Riedling

Born: 8/29/1975 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-08-30 | Final Game: 2005-08-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: John Richard Riedling

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Biography

John Riedling, born in 1975, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 until his retirement in 2005. Throughout his career, Riedling showcased his skills as a reliable right-handed reliever, earning a record of 17 wins and 13 losses. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.41, he was known for his ability to navigate tough situations on the mound, striking out a total of 198 batters during his time in the league. Riedling also contributed to his teams by securing 3 saves, highlighting his versatility and capacity to perform under pressure. Riedling played during a dynamic era of baseball characterized by evolving pitching styles and strategies. His career spanned the early 2000s, a time when the game was increasingly influenced by power hitters and offensive strategies. Despite the challenges posed by high-scoring games, Riedling's ability to maintain composure and effectiveness made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. While he may not have achieved the accolades of some of his contemporaries, his contributions on the mound were significant, and he remains a respected figure among those who followed his career in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 13 229 8 0 0 3 302.0 303 148 24 148 198 4.41 0

Career ERA 4.41 vs. league average 4.44 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
2000 CIN NL 3 1 13 0 0 0 1 15.3 11 4 8 18 2.35 4.77 (+51%) 528.6
2001 CIN NL 1 1 29 0 0 0 1 33.7 22 9 14 23 2.41 4.42 (+46%) 782.1
2002 CIN NL 2 4 33 0 0 0 0 46.7 39 14 26 30 2.70 4.28 (+37%) 212.3
2003 CIN NL 2 3 55 8 0 0 1 101.0 107 55 47 65 4.90 4.40 (-11%) 693.8
2004 CIN NL 5 3 70 0 0 0 0 77.7 90 44 40 46 5.10 4.46 (-14%) -1525.8
2005 MIA NL 4 1 29 0 0 0 0 27.7 34 22 13 16 7.16 4.29 (-67%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
229 27 2 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 16 0.148 0.148 0.148 0.296 0.0

Career AVG .148 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 44.1% below league average.

Career OBP .148 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 55.7% below league average.

Career SLG .148 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 65.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.296 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 61.0% 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
2000 CIN NL 13 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2001 CIN NL 29 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2002 CIN NL 33 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2003 CIN NL 55 18 2 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 10 0.222 — — — — 0.0
2004 CIN NL 70 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 MIA NL 29 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 229 8 24 53 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 CIN P 13 0 0 0 0 0
2001 CIN P 29 0 3 6 0 0
2002 CIN P 33 0 4 12 2 1
2003 CIN P 55 8 11 12 1 1
2004 CIN P 70 0 4 17 0 1
2005 FLO P 29 0 2 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 229

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 FLO NL $750,000
2004 CIN NL $650,000
2003 CIN NL $350,000
2002 CIN NL $240,000
2001 CIN NL $214,000
Total Career Earnings $2,204,000