Rick Sweet

Born: 9/7/1952 in Longview, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-04-08 | Final Game: 1983-10-02

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Ricky Joe Sweet

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Biography

Rick Sweet, born in 1952, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1978 to 1983. Primarily known as a position player, Sweet showcased his skills in the Major Leagues over a total of 272 games. He accumulated 172 hits, with a batting average of .234. Throughout his career, he hit 6 home runs and drove in 57 runs, while also demonstrating speed on the bases with 6 stolen bases. Playing during a transitional period in baseball, Sweet's career unfolded in the late 1970s and early 1980s, an era marked by the emergence of power hitters and a growing emphasis on offensive production. While he may not have been a standout star, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and determination that characterized many players of his time. Sweet's dedication to the game and his ability to adapt to various roles on the field cemented his place in baseball history as a reliable player during a dynamic era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
272	736	62	172	23	1	6	57	6	60	73	0.234	0.292	0.292	0.584	-2291.7

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.

Career SLG .292 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 24.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.584 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 17.7% 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
1978	SDP	NL	88	226	15	50	8	0	1	11	1	27	22	0.221	.257 (-14%)	.323 (-5%)	.378 (-29%)	.702 (-18%)	-655.5
1982	NYN	NL	3	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	SEA	AL	88	258	29	66	6	1	4	24	3	20	24	0.256	.261 (-2%)	.324 (-4%)	.388 (-14%)	.712 (-10%)	0.0
1983	SEA	AL	93	249	18	55	9	0	1	22	2	13	26	0.221	.260 (-15%)	.324 (-20%)	.389 (-31%)	.714 (-26%)	-1202.8