Brad Rigby, baseball player, 1997-2000

Brad Rigby

Born: 5/14/1973 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-06-28 | Final Game: 2000-06-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 203 lbs

Full name: Bradley Kenneth Rigby

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Biography

Brad Rigby, born in 1973, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1997 to 2000. Making his debut during a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing a resurgence in popularity, Rigby played in an era marked by high offensive outputs and increased scoring. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 5 wins and 13 losses, with a career Earned Run Average (ERA) of 5.5. He recorded a total of 75 strikeouts and achieved 2 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and reliever. Rigby’s playing style reflected the competitive nature of late 1990s baseball, where pitchers often faced challenges from powerful lineups. Despite the ups and downs in his career statistics, Rigby’s resilience on the mound during his time with various teams illustrated his dedication to the sport. Although he retired in 2000, his journey through the major leagues remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, connecting the game’s past with the evolving dynamics of modern-day play.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 13 73 14 0 0 2 175.0 221 107 31 61 75 5.50 0

Career ERA 5.50 vs. league average 4.63 across their career seasons — 18.9% 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
1997 OAK AL 1 7 14 14 0 0 0 77.7 92 42 22 34 4.87 4.39 (-11%) -2198.8
1999 OAK AL 3 4 29 0 0 0 0 62.3 69 30 26 26 4.33 4.71 (+8%) -198.9
1999 KCR AL 1 2 20 0 0 0 0 21.3 33 17 5 10 7.17 4.71 (-52%) -
2000 KCR AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 8.3 19 15 5 3 16.20 — -
2000 WSN NL 0 0 6 0 0 0 1 5.3 8 3 3 2 5.06 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
73 4 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 .270 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.773 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
1997 OAK AL 14 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 OAK AL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 KCR AL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 KCR AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 WSN NL 6 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 73 14 10 19 5 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 OAK P 14 14 5 14 1 2
1999 OAK P 29 0 1 4 2 1
1999 KCA P 20 0 1 1 2 0
2000 KCA P 4 0 3 0 0 0
2000 MON P 6 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 73

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2000 KCA AL $220,000
1999 KCA AL $201,500
1999 OAK AL $201,500
1998 OAK AL $174,000
1997 OAK AL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $947,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta GA 1992, 1993, 1994