Dick Rusteck

Born: 7/12/1941 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-06-10 | Final Game: 1966-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Richard Frank Rusteck

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Biography

Dick Rusteck was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1941, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the 1966 season. Rusteck's career spanned from June 10 to October 2 of that year, a brief but notable time in the sport's history, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game. Throughout his short stint in the majors, he compiled a record of 1-2, showcasing his potential as a reliable arm on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.0, Rusteck demonstrated a commendable ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams. Over the course of his career, he struck out 9 batters, indicating his capacity to overpower hitters when needed. Despite not recording any saves, Rusteck’s contributions as a pitcher reflected the competitive spirit and dedication of players during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. His time in the major leagues may have been brief, but it remains a 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
1	2	8	3	1	1	0	24.0	24	8	1	8	9	3.00	0

Career ERA 3.00 vs. league average 3.52 across their career seasons — 14.8% better 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
1966	NYN	NL	1	2	8	3	1	1	0	24.0	24	8	8	9	3.00	3.52 (+15%)	105.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	5	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 .249 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.686 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
1966	NYN	NL	8	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	3	1	4	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1966	NYN	P	8	3	1	4	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Notre Dame	South Bend	IN	1961, 1962, 1963