Rich Rowland, baseball player, 1990-1995

Rich Rowland

Born: 2/25/1964 in Cloverdale, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-09-07 | Final Game: 1995-06-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Richard Garnet Rowland

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Biography

Rich Rowland, born in 1964, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1995. Primarily serving as a position player, Rowland played in a total of 98 games during his time in the league. He was known for his power-hitting potential, having recorded 9 home runs and driving in 26 runs, though he finished his career with a batting average of .213. Rowland's playing style showcased a blend of strength and determination, but he faced challenges in achieving consistency at the plate. Rowland's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the increasing emphasis on power hitters and the evolving dynamics of the game. Despite the limited number of games played, his contributions on the field were a part of the larger narrative of the 1990s baseball landscape. After his retirement on June 19, 1995, Rowland left behind a legacy that reflected both the challenges and triumphs of players navigating the complexities of professional baseball during that period.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
98 230 22 49 8 0 9 26 0 22 71 0.213 0.281 0.365 0.646 -142.3

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career SLG .365 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.646 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 11.2% 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
1990 DET AL 7 19 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.158 — — — — 0.0
1991 DET AL 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1992 DET AL 6 14 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1993 DET AL 21 46 2 10 3 0 0 4 0 5 16 0.217 — — — — -160.4
1994 BOS AL 46 118 14 27 3 0 9 20 0 11 35 0.229 .269 (-15%) .338 (-13%) .424 (+14%) .763 (+2%) 18.1
1995 BOS AL 14 29 1 5 1 0 0 1 0 0 11 0.172 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 1 7 0 0 0
3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
C 77 54 346 23 9 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1990 DET C 5 4 29 0 1 0
1991 DET C 2 0 2 1 0 0
1992 DET 1B 1 1 6 0 0 0
1992 DET 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1992 DET C 3 2 6 0 0 1
1993 DET C 17 12 75 7 1 1
1994 BOS 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1994 BOS C 39 32 195 12 6 1
1995 BOS C 11 4 39 3 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 77
First Base 2
Third Base 1
Designated Hitter 15

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 BOS AL $162,500
1994 BOS AL $142,500
1992 DET AL $120,000
Total Career Earnings $425,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mendocino College Ukiah CA 1988