Kevin Ritz, baseball player, 1989-1998

Kevin Ritz

Born: 6/8/1965 in Eatontown, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-07-15 | Final Game: 1998-05-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Kevin D. Ritz

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Biography

Kevin Ritz, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 until 1998. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Ritz made his mark during a transitional period in baseball characterized by both a focus on offensive prowess and the evolving strategies of pitching. Throughout his career, he accumulated a record of 45 wins and 56 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.35. He recorded a total of 462 strikeouts and secured 2 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and contribute from the bullpen. Ritz's playing style was defined by his resilience and determination, traits that served him well as he navigated the challenges of a pitching career during the late 20th century. His time in the league coincided with the rise of free agency and the increasing emphasis on player performance metrics, which shaped the way pitchers were evaluated. As a competitor in a dynamic era of baseball, Ritz's contributions on the mound remain a testament to his enduring passion for the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
45 56 151 130 4 0 2 753.3 848 448 69 377 462 5.35 0

Career ERA 5.35 vs. league average 4.18 across their career seasons — 28.1% 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
1989 DET AL 4 6 12 12 1 0 0 74.0 75 36 44 56 4.38 3.71 (-18%) 535.9
1990 DET AL 0 4 4 4 0 0 0 7.3 14 9 14 3 11.05 — 0.0
1991 DET AL 0 3 11 5 0 0 0 15.3 17 20 22 9 11.74 3.91 (-200%) -1274.4
1992 DET AL 2 5 23 11 0 0 0 80.3 88 50 44 57 5.60 3.75 (-50%) -43.0
1994 COL NL 5 6 15 15 0 0 0 73.7 88 46 35 53 5.62 4.51 (-25%) 652.4
1995 COL NL 11 11 31 28 0 0 2 173.3 171 81 65 120 4.21 4.45 (+6%) 1362.4
1996 COL NL 17 11 35 35 2 0 0 213.0 236 125 105 105 5.28 4.61 (-15%) -3820.9
1997 COL NL 6 8 18 18 1 0 0 107.3 142 70 46 56 5.87 4.39 (-34%) -2544.7
1998 COL NL 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 9.0 17 11 2 3 11.00 4.43 (-148%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
151 171 14 27 3 0 1 7 2 13 77 0.158 0.226 0.193 0.419 -540.2

Career AVG .158 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 39.9% below league average.

Career OBP .226 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.

Career SLG .193 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 52.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.419 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 43.0% 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
1989 DET AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 DET AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 DET AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 DET AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 COL NL 15 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1995 COL NL 31 48 3 9 1 0 0 2 1 2 20 0.188 — — — — -320.2
1996 COL NL 35 65 7 15 2 0 1 5 0 7 28 0.231 .269 (-14%) .340 (-10%) .426 (-28%) .767 (-20%) -220.0
1997 COL NL 18 35 4 2 0 0 0 0 1 4 15 0.057 — — — — 0.0
1998 COL NL 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 2 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
1995 NLDS1 COL 2 2 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 2 1 0 7.0 12 6 3 5 7.71

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1995 NLDS1 COL 0 0 2 1 0 7.0 12 6 3 5 7.71

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 151 130 60 149 2 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 DET P 12 12 4 10 0 0
1990 DET P 4 4 2 4 1 0
1991 DET P 11 5 1 4 1 0
1992 DET P 23 11 4 10 0 1
1994 COL P 15 15 6 13 0 3
1995 COL P 31 28 10 39 0 1
1996 COL P 35 35 18 51 0 3
1997 COL P 18 18 13 15 0 3
1998 COL P 2 2 2 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 151

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 COL NL $3,000,000
1998 COL NL $3,500,000
1997 COL NL $2,500,000
1996 COL NL $740,000
1995 COL NL $447,223
1994 COL NL $165,000
1992 DET AL $125,000
1990 DET AL $118,000
1989 DET AL $68,000
Total Career Earnings $10,663,223

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Indian Hills Community College Centerville IA 1985
William Penn University Oskaloosa IA 1984