Rick Short, baseball player, 2005-2005

Rick Short

Born: 12/6/1972 in Elgin, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-06-10 | Final Game: 2005-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Richard Ryan Short

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Biography

Rick Short was a professional baseball player who made a brief but memorable impact in Major League Baseball during the mid-2000s. Born in 1972, Short's career spanned from June 10, 2005, to September 23, 2005. He primarily played as a position player and showcased his talents in a total of 11 games at the highest level of the sport. During this short stint, he recorded 6 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 4 runs, achieving an impressive batting average of 0.4. Short's playing style was characterized by his ability to make the most of limited opportunities, as evidenced by his strong performance in those 11 games. He did not attempt any stolen bases, suggesting a focus on power hitting during his time on the field. While his career in MLB may have been fleeting, Rick Short remains a notable figure in baseball history for his contributions during a competitive era of the game, and his story reflects the journey of many players who strive to make their mark in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 15 4 6 2 0 2 4 0 1 1 0.400 0.471 0.933 1.404 0.0

Career AVG .400 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +51.2% above league average.

Career OBP .471 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +42.5% above league average.

Career SLG .933 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — +122.8% above league average.

Career OPS 1.404 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — +87.4% above 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
2005 WAS NL 11 15 4 6 2 0 2 4 0 1 1 0.400 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 4 1 0 0
2B 6 3 7 8 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 WAS 1B 1 0 4 1 0 0
2005 WAS 2B 6 3 7 8 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 6

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Western Illinois University Macomb IL 1992, 1993, 1994