Dick Ruthven

Born: 3/27/1951 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-04-17 | Final Game: 1986-05-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Richard David Ruthven

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Biography

Dick Ruthven was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1973 to 1986. Born in 1951, Ruthven made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by a transition in pitching styles and the increasing importance of specialized roles. Over his thirteen-year career, he compiled a record of 123 wins and 127 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.14. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded 1,145 strikeouts, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. Although he only secured one save, Ruthven's contributions as a starter were significant during his time. Ruthven was selected as an All-Star twice, reflecting his status among the elite pitchers of his era. He was known for his durability and competitive spirit, often taking the mound in crucial situations for his teams. Throughout his career, he played for several teams, contributing to the pitching depth and stability required in the fast-paced game of the 1980s. Ruthven's legacy is marked not just by his statistics but by his role in a changing baseball landscape, where pitchers were increasingly relied upon to dominate games. His career serves as a testament to the dedication and skill required to succeed in the major leagues during a dynamic period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
123	127	355	332	61	17	1	2109.0	2155	970	165	767	1145	4.14	0

Career ERA 4.14 vs. league average 3.80 across their career seasons — 8.8% 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
1973	PHI	NL	6	9	25	23	3	1	1	128.3	125	60	75	98	4.21	3.75 (-12%)	-423.9
1974	PHI	NL	9	13	35	35	6	0	0	212.7	182	95	116	153	4.02	3.63 (-11%)	759.6
1975	PHI	NL	2	2	11	7	0	0	0	40.7	37	19	22	26	4.20	3.71 (-13%)	67.9
1976	ATL	NL	14	17	36	36	8	4	0	240.3	255	112	90	142	4.19	3.51 (-19%)	521.4
1977	ATL	NL	7	13	25	23	6	2	0	151.0	158	71	62	84	4.23	4.00 (-6%)	-326.6
1978	ATL	NL	2	6	13	13	2	1	0	81.0	78	37	28	45	4.11	3.69 (-12%)	-221.8
1978	PHI	NL	13	5	20	20	9	2	0	150.7	136	50	28	75	2.99	3.69 (+19%)	1547.9
1979	PHI	NL	7	5	20	20	3	2	0	122.3	121	58	37	58	4.27	4.00 (-7%)	624.0
1980	PHI	NL	17	10	33	33	6	1	0	223.3	241	88	74	86	3.55	3.84 (+8%)	1760.1
1981	PHI	NL	12	7	23	22	5	0	0	146.7	162	84	54	80	5.15	3.58 (-44%)	82.7
1982	PHI	NL	11	11	33	31	8	2	0	204.3	189	86	59	115	3.79	3.86 (+2%)	918.0
1983	PHI	NL	1	3	7	7	0	0	0	33.7	46	21	10	26	5.61	3.87 (-45%)	-135.5
1983	CHC	NL	12	9	25	25	5	2	0	149.3	156	68	28	73	4.10	3.87 (-6%)	-
1984	CHC	NL	6	10	23	22	0	0	0	126.7	154	71	41	55	5.04	3.81 (-32%)	-
1985	CHC	NL	4	7	20	15	0	0	0	87.3	103	44	37	26	4.53	3.89 (-16%)	-
1986	CHC	NL	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	10.7	12	6	6	3	5.06	3.97 (-27%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
363	671	42	123	18	5	1	44	2	16	212	0.183	0.205	0.230	0.435	-2595.2

Career AVG .183 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 29.4% below league average.

Career OBP .205 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.

Career SLG .230 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 40.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.435 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 38.6% 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
1973	PHI	NL	27	38	1	5	1	0	0	2	0	1	14	0.132	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	PHI	NL	35	68	1	13	1	0	0	5	1	0	19	0.191	.256 (-26%)	.324 (-41%)	.369 (-44%)	.693 (-43%)	-479.9
1975	PHI	NL	12	13	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	ATL	NL	37	76	6	13	1	0	0	5	0	3	21	0.171	.255 (-33%)	.320 (-34%)	.360 (-49%)	.681 (-42%)	-505.6
1977	ATL	NL	25	45	4	12	1	1	1	3	0	2	15	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	ATL	NL	13	24	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	11	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	PHI	NL	21	53	7	15	0	2	0	4	0	1	14	0.283	.257 (+10%)	.323 (-8%)	.378 (-5%)	.702 (-7%)	0.0
1979	PHI	NL	21	41	2	6	0	0	0	0	0	2	11	0.146	—	—	—	—	0.0
1980	PHI	NL	33	68	7	16	5	1	0	8	1	2	22	0.235	.264 (-11%)	.326 (-21%)	.387 (-13%)	.714 (-17%)	-210.6
1981	PHI	NL	23	50	2	7	3	0	0	5	0	2	14	0.140	.255 (-45%)	.320 (-46%)	.368 (-46%)	.688 (-46%)	-372.9
1982	PHI	NL	33	64	2	7	1	1	0	5	0	0	26	0.109	.261 (-58%)	.324 (-67%)	.388 (-60%)	.712 (-63%)	-695.4
1983	PHI	NL	7	9	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1983	CHC	NL	25	53	5	12	1	0	0	3	0	2	13	0.226	.260 (-13%)	.324 (-22%)	.389 (-37%)	.714 (-30%)	0.0
1984	CHC	NL	25	44	2	7	3	0	0	2	0	1	18	0.159	—	—	—	—	0.0
1985	CHC	NL	20	24	1	5	0	0	0	1	0	0	7	0.208	—	—	—	—	0.0
1986	CHC	NL	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	SO	AVG
1981	NEDIV	PHI	1	1	0	0.000
1980	NLCS	PHI	2	2	2	0.000
1980	WS	PHI	1	0	0	.000
1978	NLCS	PHI	1	1	1	0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
1	2	5	4	0	26.7	21	10	6	14	3.38

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	W	L	G	GS	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
1981	NEDIV	PHI	0	1	1	1	4.0	3	2	1	0	4.50
1980	NLCS	PHI	1	0	2	1	9.0	3	2	5	4	2.00
1980	WS	PHI	0	0	1	1	9.0	9	3	0	7	3.00
1978	NLCS	PHI	0	1	1	1	4.7	6	3	0	3	5.79

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	355	332	149	298	41	19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1973	PHI	P	25	23	6	23	6	2
1974	PHI	P	35	35	7	30	7	2
1975	PHI	P	11	7	2	5	2	1
1976	ATL	P	36	36	18	44	1	2
1977	ATL	P	25	23	10	16	5	1
1978	ATL	P	13	13	9	13	7	0
1978	PHI	P	20	20	8	23	1	0
1979	PHI	P	20	20	6	9	1	1
1980	PHI	P	33	33	21	33	6	3
1981	PHI	P	23	22	11	20	1	0
1982	PHI	P	33	31	22	16	1	1
1983	PHI	P	7	7	1	4	0	2
1983	CHN	P	25	25	15	31	2	2
1984	CHN	P	23	22	8	19	0	1
1985	CHN	P	20	15	5	11	1	1
1986	CHN	P	6	0	0	1	0	0