Rick Sofield

Born: 12/16/1956 in Cheyenne, WY, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-04-06 | Final Game: 1981-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Richard Michael Sofield

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Biography

Rick Sofield was an American professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1979 to 1981. Born in 1956, Sofield made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by a transition in the game's dynamics, as teams began to prioritize speed and versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 207 games, where he recorded 149 hits and achieved a batting average of .243. His offensive contributions included 9 home runs and 66 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to be a reliable presence in the lineup. Sofield's playing style was emblematic of the late 1970s and early 1980s, an era that saw the emergence of more athletic players who could impact the game both offensively and defensively. In addition to his hitting, he also demonstrated speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 9 stolen bases. Although Sofield's time in the majors was relatively brief, he left a lasting impression on the teams he played for and contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a time of evolving strategies and player development.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
207	612	69	149	25	4	9	66	9	44	141	0.243	0.293	0.342	0.634	-1313.0

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career SLG .342 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.634 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 11.0% 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
1979	MIN	AL	35	93	8	28	5	0	0	12	2	12	27	0.301	.265 (+13%)	.329 (+15%)	.397 (-11%)	.727 (+1%)	69.0
1980	MIN	AL	131	417	52	103	18	4	9	49	4	24	92	0.247	.264 (-7%)	.326 (-12%)	.387 (-4%)	.714 (-7%)	-758.5
1981	MIN	AL	41	102	9	18	2	0	0	5	3	8	22	0.176	.255 (-31%)	.320 (-27%)	.368 (-47%)	.688 (-38%)	-623.5