Drew Rucinski, baseball player, 2014-2023

Drew Rucinski

Born: 12/30/1988 in Neenah, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 2014-07-10 | Final Game: 2023-05-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Andrew James Rucinski

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Biography

Drew Rucinski, born in 1988, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2018. Throughout his career, Rucinski showcased his skills on the mound with a record of 4-8 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.25. He struck out 50 batters during his time in the league, demonstrating his ability to generate swings and misses, although he did not record any saves. Rucinski's playing style was characterized by a mix of determination and resilience, qualities that often define successful pitchers. He competed during a period of evolving pitching strategies in baseball, where the emphasis on strikeouts and specialized roles became increasingly prominent. While perhaps not achieving the accolades of some of his contemporaries, Rucinski's contributions to his teams and the lessons learned during his time in the league resonate with aspiring pitchers who look to navigate the challenges of professional baseball. After concluding his career on September 29, 2018, Rucinski left behind a legacy as a player who persevered through the ups and downs of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 8 45 5 0 0 0 72.0 90 50 10 37 50 6.25 0

Career ERA 6.25 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 52.2% 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
2014 LAA AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 7.3 9 4 2 8 4.91 — 0.0
2015 LAA AL 0 2 4 1 0 0 0 7.0 10 6 6 4 7.71 — 0.0
2017 MIN AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4.3 10 5 2 5 10.38 — 0.0
2018 MIA NL 4 2 32 0 0 0 0 35.3 34 17 13 27 4.33 4.15 (-4%) 300.1
2023 OAK AL 0 4 4 4 0 0 0 18.0 27 18 14 6 9.00 4.33 (-108%) -1972.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
45 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.727 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
2014 LAA AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 LAA AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 MIN AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 MIA NL 32 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2023 OAK AL 4 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 45 5 3 10 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2014 LAA P 3 0 1 1 0 0
2015 LAA P 4 1 0 1 0 0
2017 MIN P 2 0 0 1 0 0
2018 MIA P 32 0 2 5 0 0
2023 OAK P 4 4 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 45