Michael Rucker, baseball player, 2021

Michael Rucker

Born: 4/27/1994 in Columbus, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 2021-07-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Michael Patrick Rucker

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Biography

Michael Rucker was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from July 30, 2021, to October 5, 2022. Born in 1994, Rucker showcased his talent on the mound during a brief but impactful career. Over the course of his time in the majors, he recorded a win-loss record of 5-2 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.96. Rucker struck out 120 batters and notched one save, demonstrating his ability to contribute effectively in a relief role as well as in starting assignments. Rucker's playing style was characterized by his versatility and competitive spirit, which allowed him to adapt to various situations on the field. He emerged during a dynamic era of baseball marked by an emphasis on strikeouts and bullpen specialization. Though his major league career was relatively short, Rucker left an impression as a reliable option for his team, showcasing the skills and resilience that are essential for a successful pitcher at the highest level of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 2 96 0 0 0 1 123.3 121 68 19 50 120 4.96 0

Career ERA 4.96 vs. league average 4.19 across their career seasons — 18.5% 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
2021 CHC NL 0 0 20 0 0 0 1 28.3 32 22 11 30 6.99 4.27 (-64%) -
2022 CHC NL 3 1 41 0 0 0 0 54.7 50 24 20 50 3.95 3.97 (avg) -
2023 CHC NL 2 1 35 0 0 0 0 40.3 39 22 19 40 4.91 4.33 (-13%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
96 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.723 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
2021 CHC NL 20 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2022 CHC NL 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 CHC NL 35 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 96 0 5 8 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2021 CHN P 20 0 0 1 0 1
2022 CHN P 41 0 3 6 0 1
2023 CHN P 35 0 2 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 96