Rich Sauveur, baseball player, 1986-2000

Rich Sauveur

Born: 11/23/1963 in Arlington, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-07-01 | Final Game: 2000-06-18

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 163 lbs

Full name: Richard Daniel Sauveur

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Biography

Rich Sauveur, born in 1963, enjoyed a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball, spanning from 1986 until his retirement in 2000. Primarily recognized as a position player, Sauveur's career was marked by his time on the field, where he participated in 34 games. He demonstrated a remarkable batting average of .333, reflecting his ability to make contact during his limited opportunities at the plate. Although he recorded only one hit throughout his career and did not achieve any home runs or RBIs, his high batting average indicated that he could capitalize on his chances when they arose. Sauveur played during an era characterized by significant changes in baseball, including the burgeoning use of advanced metrics and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. Despite the challenges of securing a more prominent role in a league that was beginning to favor slugging prowess, he remained a part of the game, contributing to various teams and showcasing his skills wherever possible. His journey through the majors, though not extensive in terms of statistics, exemplified the resilience and dedication of players who navigated the complexities of professional baseball, leaving a lasting impression on the teams he played for.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 1 34 3 0 0 0 46.0 58 31 10 24 28 6.07 0

Career ERA 6.07 vs. league average 4.14 across their career seasons — 46.3% 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
1986 PIT NL 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 12.0 17 8 6 6 6.00 3.97 (-51%) -916.8
1988 WSN NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 3.0 3 2 2 3 6.00 — -
1991 NYN NL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 3.3 7 4 2 4 10.80 — 0.0
1992 KCR AL 0 1 8 0 0 0 0 14.3 15 7 8 7 4.40 3.75 (-17%) -
1996 CHW AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.0 3 5 5 1 15.00 — -
2000 OAK AL 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 10.3 13 5 1 7 4.35 4.77 (+9%) -278.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
34 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 0.333 0.333 0.667 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +27.7% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 8.8% 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
1986 PIT NL 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1988 WSN NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 NYN NL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 KCR AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 CHW AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 OAK AL 10 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 34 3 1 11 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 PIT P 3 3 1 5 0 1
1988 MON P 4 0 0 1 0 0
1991 NYN P 6 0 0 2 0 0
1992 KCA P 8 0 0 1 0 0
1996 CHA P 3 0 0 1 0 1
2000 OAK P 10 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 34

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
State College of Florida - Manatee-Sarasota Bradenton FL 1983