Paul Rigdon, baseball player, 2000-2001

Paul Rigdon

Born: 11/2/1975 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-05-21 | Final Game: 2001-07-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Paul David Rigdon

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Biography

Paul Rigdon was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2001. Born in 1975, he made his debut during a transitional period in baseball that saw the sport evolving with increased emphasis on power hitting and the emergence of specialized roles within pitching staffs. Over his brief career, Rigdon appeared in a total of 30 games, finishing with a record of 8-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.45. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded 112 strikeouts during his time in the league, although he did not register any saves, indicating his role was primarily as a starting pitcher or middle reliever. Rigdon's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and determination on the mound, traits that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. While he may not have achieved the same level of notoriety as some of his contemporaries, his contributions during the early 2000s reflect the depth of talent present in baseball during that era. Following his retirement, Rigdon remained a part of the baseball community, imparting his knowledge and experience to younger players, ensuring his legacy lived on beyond his playing days.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 10 32 31 0 0 0 166.7 175 101 31 81 112 5.45 0

Career ERA 5.45 vs. league average 4.59 across their career seasons — 18.7% 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
2000 CLE AL 1 1 5 4 0 0 0 17.7 21 15 9 15 7.64 4.77 (-60%) -504.5
2000 MIL NL 4 4 12 12 0 0 0 69.7 68 35 26 48 4.52 4.77 (+5%) -1345.7
2001 MIL NL 3 5 15 15 0 0 0 79.3 86 51 46 49 5.79 4.42 (-31%) -2780.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
32 36 4 7 0 0 1 2 0 2 9 0.194 0.237 0.278 0.515 0.0

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.

Career OBP .237 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 30.1% below league average.

Career SLG .278 vs. league average .432 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.515 vs. league average 0.771 across their career seasons — 33.2% 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 CLE AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 MIL NL 12 16 3 3 0 0 1 1 0 2 6 0.188 — — — — 0.0
2001 MIL NL 15 20 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 32 31 17 20 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 CLE P 5 4 0 2 0 0
2000 MIL P 12 12 7 7 0 0
2001 MIL P 15 15 10 11 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 32

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2002 MIL NL $255,000
2001 MIL NL $225,000
Total Career Earnings $480,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Florida Gainesville FL 1996