David Riske, baseball player, 1999-2010

David Riske

Born: 10/23/1976 in Renton, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-08-14 | Final Game: 2010-08-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: David Richard Riske

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Biography

David Riske was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2010. Born in 1976, Riske carved out a niche as a reliable reliever during a time when bullpens became increasingly vital to team success. Over the course of his career, he achieved a record of 20-20 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.67. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 441 strikeouts, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. Riske also contributed significantly in closing situations, amassing 22 saves throughout his tenure in the league. Riske's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball marked by intense competition and evolving pitching strategies. He was known for his durability and composure, which allowed him to thrive in high-pressure situations. His performances with several teams, including the Chicago White Sox and the Kansas City Royals, left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike. As he transitioned from starter to reliever, Riske exemplified the adaptability that characterized many successful pitchers of his time. His contributions to the game are remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
20 20 462 0 0 0 22 497.7 442 203 66 212 441 3.67 0

Career ERA 3.67 vs. league average 4.39 across their career seasons — 16.4% better 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
1999 CLE AL 1 1 12 0 0 0 0 14.0 20 13 6 16 8.36 4.71 (-77%) 251.8
2001 CLE AL 2 0 26 0 0 0 1 27.3 20 6 18 29 1.98 4.42 (+55%) -90.4
2002 CLE AL 2 2 51 0 0 0 1 51.3 49 30 35 65 5.26 4.28 (-23%) -592.3
2003 CLE AL 2 2 68 0 0 0 8 74.7 52 19 20 82 2.29 4.40 (+48%) 2034.7
2004 CLE AL 7 3 72 0 0 0 5 77.3 69 32 41 78 3.72 4.46 (+17%) -166.2
2005 CLE AL 3 4 58 0 0 0 1 72.7 55 25 15 48 3.10 4.29 (+28%) -295.5
2006 BOS AL 0 1 8 0 0 0 0 9.7 8 4 3 5 3.72 4.53 (+18%) 0.0
2006 CHW AL 1 1 33 0 0 0 0 34.3 32 15 14 23 3.93 4.53 (+13%) -
2007 KCR AL 1 4 65 0 0 0 4 69.7 61 19 27 52 2.45 4.47 (+45%) -
2008 MIL NL 1 2 45 0 0 0 2 42.3 47 25 25 27 5.31 4.32 (-23%) -1224.3
2009 MIL NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 4 2 0 0 18.00 — 0.0
2010 MIL NL 0 0 23 0 0 0 0 23.3 25 13 8 16 5.01 4.08 (-23%) -16.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
462 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.755 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
1999 CLE AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 CLE AL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 CLE AL 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 CLE AL 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 CLE AL 72 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 CLE AL 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 BOS AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 CHW AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 KCR AL 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 MIL NL 45 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 MIL NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 MIL NL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2001 ALDS1 CLE 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 3 0 0 3.7 2 0 1 5 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2001 ALDS1 CLE 0 0 3 0 0 3.7 2 0 1 5 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 462 0 21 49 2 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 CLE P 12 0 1 2 1 0
2001 CLE P 26 0 1 5 0 2
2002 CLE P 51 0 0 8 0 1
2003 CLE P 68 0 2 5 0 2
2004 CLE P 72 0 7 4 0 1
2005 CLE P 58 0 2 7 0 1
2006 BOS P 8 0 0 1 0 0
2006 CHA P 33 0 1 2 1 0
2007 KCA P 65 0 5 11 0 2
2008 MIL P 45 0 1 2 0 0
2009 MIL P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2010 MIL P 23 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 462

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 MIL NL $4,500,000
2009 MIL NL $4,250,000
2008 MIL NL $4,000,000
2007 KCA AL $2,000,000
2006 BOS AL $1,800,000
2005 CLE AL $1,425,000
2004 CLE AL $1,025,000
2003 CLE AL $314,000
2002 CLE AL $227,500
2000 CLE AL $205,000
1999 CLE AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $19,946,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Green River Community College Auburn WA 1995, 1996