Rich Rodas

Born: 11/7/1959 in Roseville, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-09-06 | Final Game: 1984-06-19

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Richard Martin Rodas

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Biography

Rich Rodas, born in 1959, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player during his brief Major League career from 1983 to 1984. Despite his potential, Rodas faced significant challenges on the field, appearing in only 10 games over the course of his career. Unfortunately, he did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases. Rodas' career unfolded during a competitive era in Major League Baseball, characterized by the transition from the end of the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approach of the late 20th century. Though his playing time was limited, Rodas' journey through the sport reflected the hard work and dedication required to reach the Major Leagues, serving as a testament to the many players who strive for success yet may find opportunities fleeting. His time on the field, while not statistically impactful, remains 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
0	0	10	0	0	0	0	9.7	9	4	2	4	6	3.72	0

Career ERA 3.72 vs. league average 3.84 across their career seasons — near 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
1983	LAD	NL	0	0	7	0	0	0	0	4.7	4	1	3	5	1.93	—	-
1984	LAD	NL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	5.0	5	3	1	1	5.40	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	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 .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.711 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
1983	LAD	NL	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1984	LAD	NL	3	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	10	0	2	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1983	LAN	P	7	0	1	0	0	0
1984	LAN	P	3	0	1	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	10

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Sacramento City College	Sacramento	CA	1979
Sierra College	Rocklin	CA	1978