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Dick Ruthven

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1971-1986 (1973-1986)
Proper Name
Richard David Ruthven
Positions
P (355)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-3 / 190
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
March 27,1951
High School
Irvington (Fremont,CA)
Colleges
Fresno State University (Fresno,CA)
MLB Debut
April 17,1973
MLBAM ID
121581
Retrosheet#
ruthd001
More Player Information
Stat Capsulew-lggssviphsoerawhip
MLB Career123-12735533212,109.0215511454.141.39

[Player Notes]

[1972] 1st Round Draft Pick (#8 overall) by the Minnesota Twins (did not sign)[1980] World Series Champion with Philadelphia Phillies[1984] Opening day starter for the Chicago CubsMore Notes

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1971Fresno StatePCAANCAA-1201341.50201894020132.07230220561710000.974.910.003.8211.662.053.05
1973Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI4022694.21252331221128.112569601075988231.568.770.705.266.874.841.31
1974Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI40239134.02353560000212.2182106951111615310331.407.700.474.916.474.491.32
1975Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI4024224.201170034040.2372219222261011.458.190.444.875.754.871.18
1976Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL402514174.19363684000240.125511211214901424581.449.550.523.375.324.191.58
1977Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL40267134.23252362120151.015886711462842411.469.420.833.705.015.131.35
1978Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL4027264.1113132100081.0784337828453001.318.670.893.115.004.781.61
1978Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI44271352.99202092000150.213652501328753111.098.120.781.674.483.112.68
1979Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI4428754.27202032000122.112159581037583021.298.900.742.724.274.341.57
1980Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI442917103.55333361000223.12419988974864331.419.710.362.983.473.991.16
1981Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI44301275.15232250010146.216294841054806131.479.940.613.314.915.771.48
1982Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI443111113.79333182020204.1189998618591156261.218.320.792.605.074.361.95
1983Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI4432135.61770000033.2462321510260001.6612.301.342.676.956.152.60
1983Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN44321294.10252552000149.115678681728731031.239.401.021.694.404.702.61
1984Lodi CrushersCalifA+CHN-33104.0021001109.09440280001.229.000.002.008.004.004.00
1984Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN44336105.04232200010126.215475711441552141.5410.940.992.913.915.331.34
1985Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN4434474.5320150035087.11034944637260001.6010.610.623.812.685.050.70
1986Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN4435005.06600036010.212964630001.6910.123.375.062.537.590.50
1971NCAA-1Total-------1341.50201894200132.07230220561710000.974.910.003.8211.662.053.05
1973MLBTotal--PHI----694.21252331221128.112569601075988231.568.770.705.266.874.841.31
1974MLBTotal--PHI----9134.02353560000212.2182106951111615310331.407.700.474.916.474.491.32
1975MLBTotal--PHI----224.201170043040.2372219222261011.458.190.444.875.754.871.18
1976MLBTotal--ATL----14174.19363684000240.125511211214901424581.449.550.523.375.324.191.58
1977MLBTotal--ATL----7134.23252362210151.015886711462842411.469.420.833.705.015.131.35
1978MLBTotal--ATL,PHI----15113.383333113000231.2214958721561206111.178.310.822.184.663.692.14
1979MLBTotal--PHI----754.27202032000122.112159581037583021.298.900.742.724.274.341.57
1980MLBTotal--PHI----17103.55333361000223.12419988974864331.419.710.362.983.473.991.16
1981MLBTotal--PHI----1275.15232250100146.216294841054806131.479.940.613.314.915.771.48
1982MLBTotal--PHI----11113.79333182200204.1189998618591156261.218.320.792.605.074.361.95
1983MLBTotal--PHI,CHN----13124.38323252000183.0202101892238991031.319.931.081.874.874.972.61
1984A+Total--CHN----104.0021001109.09440280001.229.000.002.008.004.004.00
1984MLBTotal--CHN----6105.04232200100126.215475711441552141.5410.940.992.913.915.331.34
1985MLBTotal--CHN----474.5320150053087.11034944637260001.6010.610.623.812.685.050.70
1986MLBTotal--CHN----005.06600063010.212964630001.6910.123.375.062.537.590.50
Tot:MLB (14 yrs)MLB1231274.143553326117231212109.02155107597016576711455322381.399.200.703.274.894.591.49
Tot:NL (14 yrs)NL1231274.143553326117231212109.02155107597016576711455322381.399.200.703.274.894.591.49
Tot:Minors (1 yrs)Minors104.0021001109.09440280001.229.000.002.008.004.004.00
Tot:A+ (1 yrs)A+104.0021001109.09440280001.229.000.002.008.004.004.00
Tot:College (1 yrs)College1341.50201894200132.07230220561710000.974.910.003.8211.662.053.05

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1973Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI4022P2738151002001140600064514.132.154.158.312.053.026.2082.2231.1114.000.00
1974Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI4023P3568113100511019050001473112.191.191.206.397.015.015.2650.0026.030.000.00
1975Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI4024P121312000100030200021502.154.154.154.308.000.000.2000.0020.000.000.00
1976Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL4025P3776613100501321190011489112.171.213.184.397.039.013.2363.3723.607.000.00
1977Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL4026P254541211130021505002185239.267.298.400.698.178.133.3793.8528.857.5045.00
1978Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL4027P1324020000000110300022702.083.083.083.166.000.000.1540.0040.740.000.00
1978Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI4427P2153715020400114030011957213.283.296.358.654.094.075.3851.7524.5614.000.00
1979Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI4428P2141260000002112200064706.146.222.146.368.049.000.2004.2623.405.500.00
1980Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI4429P33687165108112220120012382610.235.257.338.595.132.103.3482.4426.8311.000.00
1981Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI4430P23502730050021405000105734.140.173.200.373.100.060.1943.5124.567.000.00
1982Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI4431P336427110501026012101107725.109.108.156.264.031.047.1790.0033.770.000.00
1983Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI4432P7911100000030300021210.111.111.222.333.111.111.1670.0025.000.000.00
1983Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN4432P2553512100300213040021359111.226.255.245.500.057.019.3003.3922.036.500.00
1984Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN4433P25442730020011805000105034.159.178.227.405.091.068.2692.0036.0018.000.00
1985Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN4434P202415000101070600153005.208.208.208.416-0.042.000.2940.0023.330.000.00
1986Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN4435P610000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.000.000.00
1971NCAA-1Total---------000000000000000000000PCAA1971
1973MLBTotal--PHI------2738151002001140600064514.132.154.158.312.053.026.2082.2231.1114.00NL1973
1974MLBTotal--PHI------3568113100511019050001473112.191.191.206.397.015.015.2650.0026.03NL1974
1975MLBTotal--PHI------121312000100030200021502.154.154.154.308.000.000.2000.0020.00NL1975
1976MLBTotal--ATL------3776613100501321190011489112.171.213.184.397.039.013.2363.3723.607.00NL1976
1977MLBTotal--ATL------254541211130021505002185239.267.298.400.698.178.133.3793.8528.857.5045.00NL1977
1978MLBTotal--PHI,ATL------3477717020400125060012184215.221.231.273.503.065.052.3271.1929.7625.00NL1978
1979MLBTotal--PHI------2141260000002112200064706.146.222.146.369.049.000.2004.2623.405.50NL1979
1980MLBTotal--PHI------33687165108112220120012382610.235.257.338.595.132.103.3482.4426.8311.00NL1980
1981MLBTotal--PHI------23502730050021405000105734.140.173.200.373.100.060.1943.5124.567.00NL1981
1982MLBTotal--PHI------336427110501026012101107725.109.108.156.264.031.047.1790.0033.77NL1982
1983MLBTotal--CHN,PHI------3262613200300216070021571211.210.234.242.476.065.032.2832.8222.548.00NL1983
1984MLBTotal--CHN------25442730020011805000105034.159.178.227.405.091.068.2692.0036.0018.00NL1984
1985MLBTotal--CHN------202415000101070600153005.208.208.208.417-0.042.000.2940.0023.33NL1985
1986MLBTotal--CHN------610000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.00NL1986
Tot:MLB (14 yrs)MLB3636714212318514425162123821091547732499.183.205.230.435.066.046.2662.0727.4313.25671.00
Tot:NL (14 yrs)NL3636714212318514425162123821091547732499.183.205.230.435.066.046.2662.0727.4313.25671.00
Tot:College (1 yrs)College000000000000000000000

Other Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1978Philadelphia PhilliesChampionship SeriesPlayoffs27015.7910000104.26030030001.2911.570.000.005.790.000.00
1980Philadelphia PhilliesChampionship SeriesPlayoffs29102.0020000209.03020540000.893.000.005.004.000.000.80
1980Philadelphia PhilliesWorld SeriesPlayoffs29003.0010000109.09030070001.009.000.000.007.000.000.00
1981National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar30000.0010000100.10000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
1981Philadelphia PhilliesDivision SeriesPlayoffs30014.5010000104.03020100001.006.750.002.250.000.000.00
Tot:AllStar (1 Yrs)AllStar000.0000000100.10000000000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Tot:Playoffs (3 Yrs)Playoffs123.38000005026.22101006140001.017.090.002.034.730.002.33
Player pitching statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1978Philadelphia PhilliesChampionship SeriesPlayoffs27110000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.000.000.00
1980Philadelphia PhilliesChampionship SeriesPlayoffs29220000000002000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.000.000.00
1981National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar30100000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1981Philadelphia PhilliesDivision SeriesPlayoffs30110000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
Tot:AllStar (1 Yrs)AllStar100000000000000000000
Tot:Playoffs (3 Yrs)Playoffs440000000003000000400.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0075.00
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1973Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLB22P25-128.1623623529860.5714.8291.20.232.0715.492.69
1974Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLB23P35-212.273072443700.8411.10.171.5321.6100.06
1975Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLB24P11740.2252197310.75.7780.60.171.536.891.711
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1971Fresno StatePCAANCAA-12035242020Bob Bennett--
1973Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI2271916-27Danny Ozarkdnq
1974Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI2380823-35Danny Ozarkdnq
1975Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI2486762-12Danny Ozarkdnq
1976Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL2570926-37Dave Bristoldnq
1977Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL26611016-25Dave Bristol, Ted Turner, Vern Bensondnq
1978Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL2769936-13Bobby Coxdnq
1978Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI2790721-21Danny OzarkLost NLCS (Dodgers)
1979Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI2884784-21Danny Ozark, Dallas Greendnq
1980Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI2991711-33Dallas GreenWon World Series (Royals)
1981Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI3059480-23Dallas GreenLost in 1st Round (Expos)
1982Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI3189732-33Pat CorralesdnqNL-ZOTM
1983Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3271915-25Lee Elia, Charlie Foxdnq
1983Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI3290721-7Pat Corrales, Paul OwensLost World Series (Orioles)
1984Lodi CrushersCalifA+CHN3358825-2Junior Kennedy--dnq
1984Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3396651-25Jim FreyLost NLCS (Padres)
1985Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3477844-20Jim Frey766,667dnq
1986Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN3570905-6Gene Michael, Jim Frey, John Vukovich1,050,000dnq
18 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1986-05-06Released by CubsNoHist
1985-10-01Activated from Disabled ListChicago CubsNoHist
1985-08-11DL - Fractured left big toeChicago CubsNoInjury
1984-07-15Activated from Disabled ListChicago CubsNoHist
1984-05-20DL - Right shoulder surgeryyChicago CubsNoInjury
1983-05-22Traded from Philadelphia Phillies with Bill Johnson to Chicago Cubs for Willie HernandezChicago CubsNoHist
1979-10-04Activated from Disabled ListPhiladelphia PhilliesNoHist
1979-08-16DL - Right elbow surgeryPhiladelphia PhilliesNoInjury
1979-07-25Activated from Disabled ListPhiladelphia PhilliesNoHist
1979-07-02DL - Right elbow inflammationPhiladelphia PhilliesNoInjury
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Salaries and Contracts

csv
Glossary
yearteamagesalarytm ranklg rankavg salarylg minimumservice timecontract
1985Chicago Cubs34766,667594371,57160,000
1986Chicago Cubs351,050,000348412,52060,000
2 season(s)$1,816,667Career Earnings
Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
54
Walks
52
Hittable
48
SO/BB
53
vsPower
48
Hitting
58
Durability
71
Team
.495

[Career Highlights]

[1969]  Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in Round #20 (#473) out of Irvington (Fremont,CA) (Did not sign)
[1971]  Played for Fresno State (NCAA-1)
[1972]  Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in Round #1 (#8) out of Fresno State (Did not sign)
[1973]  Drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in Round #1 (#1) out of Fresno State ... Signing Scout: Eddie Bockman ... Played for Philadelphia Phillies (MLB)
[1974]  Played for Philadelphia Phillies (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in NL in Walks Allowed, Hits per 9 Innings, Home Runs per 9 Innings, Strikeouts per 9 Innings
[1975]  Played for Philadelphia Phillies (MLB)
[1976]  Played for Atlanta Braves (MLB) ... Led NL in Losses, Earned Runs Allowed ... Finished top 10 in NL in Games Started, Shutouts, Hits Allowed, Runs Allowed, Walks Allowed
Show full Career Summary [1969-1986]
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