Rick Wrona

Born: 12/10/1963 in Tulsa, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-09-03 | Final Game: 1994-07-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Richard James Wrona

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Biography

Rick Wrona, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1994. Primarily serving as a position player, Wrona played in a total of 79 games over his career. He was known for his versatility on the field and contributed to various teams during a time characterized by a shift towards more offensive play in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Throughout his career, Wrona recorded 41 hits and achieved a batting average of .244, showcasing his ability to make contact at the plate. He hit 3 home runs and drove in 18 RBIs, while also adding a stolen base to his record. Although his career in the majors was relatively brief, Wrona's contributions exemplified the role of a utility player during an era when teams were increasingly looking for depth and flexibility in their rosters. His journey through the game reflects the dynamics of a league in transition, where players like him laid the groundwork for future generations of baseball talent.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
79	168	16	41	6	1	3	18	1	5	41	0.244	0.267	0.345	0.612	-46.4

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career SLG .345 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.612 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 14.4% 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
1988	CHC	NL	4	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1989	CHC	NL	38	92	11	26	2	1	2	14	0	2	21	0.283	.254 (+11%)	.319 (-6%)	.375 (+4%)	.694 (-1%)	-46.4
1990	CHC	NL	16	29	3	5	0	0	0	0	1	2	11	0.172	—	—	—	—	0.0
1992	CIN	NL	11	23	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.174	—	—	—	—	0.0
1993	CHW	AL	4	8	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1994	ATL	AL	6	10	2	5	4	0	1	3	0	1	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0