Reggie Ritter, baseball player, 1986-1987

Reggie Ritter

Born: 1/23/1960 in Malvern, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-05-17 | Final Game: 1987-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Reggie Blake Ritter

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Biography

Reggie Ritter was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1987. Born in 1960, Ritter made his mark in a brief career characterized by his determination on the mound during an era that was transitioning into a more offensive game. He played for a short period, culminating in a career record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.14. Despite the challenges he faced, he showcased his potential with 17 strikeouts over his time in the league. Ritter's career spanned just over a season, during which he contributed to his team's pitching staff, although he did not record any saves. His time in MLB reflected a period when pitching styles were evolving, and he represented the hard work and aspirations of many players striving to make their mark in a competitive environment. While his career was not long, Reggie Ritter remains a part of baseball history, illustrating the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 1 19 0 0 0 0 36.7 47 25 6 20 17 6.14 0

Career ERA 6.14 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 48.5% 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
1986 CLE AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 10.0 14 7 4 6 6.30 3.97 (-59%) -99.8
1987 CLE AL 1 1 14 0 0 0 0 26.7 33 18 16 11 6.07 4.29 (-41%) -1334.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

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
1986 CLE AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 CLE AL 14 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 19 0 7 7 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 CLE P 5 0 3 2 0 0
1987 CLE P 14 0 4 5 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 19

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1987 CLE AL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $62,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Henderson State University Arkadelphia AR 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982