Rico Washington, baseball player, 2008-2008

Rico Washington

Born: 5/30/1978 in Milledgeville, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-04-01 | Final Game: 2008-04-20

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Enrico Aliceno Washington

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Biography

Rico Washington, born in 1978, was a position player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, spanning from April 1, 2008, to April 20, 2008. During his time in the big leagues, Washington appeared in 14 games, where he recorded 3 hits, contributing to a batting average of .158. He drove in 3 runs but did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Despite his limited opportunities at the highest level of the sport, Washington's journey to the major leagues reflects the perseverance and dedication required to reach that pinnacle of baseball. Washington played during a period characterized by a mix of emerging talent and the tail end of the steroid era, when the game was undergoing significant scrutiny regarding player performance and integrity. While his MLB career was short-lived, his time on the field is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of the game, showcasing the struggles and aspirations of those who strive to make their mark, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 19 2 3 2 0 0 3 0 3 6 0.158 0.273 0.263 0.536 0.0

Career AVG .158 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.

Career SLG .263 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.536 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 28.5% 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
2008 STL NL 14 19 2 3 2 0 0 3 0 3 6 0.158 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
3B 4 2 0 9 0 0
OF 2 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 SLN 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2008 SLN 3B 4 2 0 9 0 0
2008 SLN OF 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Third Base 4
Left Field 1
Right Field 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2008 SLN NL $390,000
Total Career Earnings $390,000