Rick Bauer

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Rick Bauer
Pitcher
Born: (1977-01-10) January 10, 1977 (age 47)
Garden Grove, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: September 2, 2001, for the Baltimore Orioles
KBO: May 21, 2009, for the LG Twins
Last appearance
MLB: June 29, 2008, for the Cleveland Indians
KBO: July 5, 2009, for the LG Twins
MLB statistics
Win–loss record11–14
Earned run average4.51
Strikeouts185
KBO statistics
Win–loss record2–2
Earned run average7.90
Strikeouts15
Teams

Richard Edward Bauer (born January 10, 1977) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played for the Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers, and Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball (MLB). He also played for the LG Twins of the KBO League.

Early life[edit]

Bauer is a 1995 graduate of Centennial High School in Boise, Idaho, and played two seasons for Treasure Valley Community College in Ontario, Oregon.[1]

Professional career[edit]

Bauer was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth round (165th overall) of the 1997 Major League Baseball draft.[1][2] He was a starting pitcher in the Orioles minor league system from 1997 through 2001, compiling a 41–39 record in 119 games (114 starts) with a 4.39 ERA in 6662⁄3 innings pitched.[3]

Bauer made his major league debut in a start against the Seattle Mariners on September 2, 2001, a 1–0 loss in which he surrendered just one run on three hits and two walks in 61⁄3 innings.[4] He pitched primarily in relief for Baltimore from 2001 through 2005, appearing in 125 games (nine starts) and compiling an 8–13 record with a 4.58 ERA in 240 innings pitched.[5]

Bauer was released by the Orioles after the 2005 season and signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers on November 9, 2005.[6] He was called up to the Rangers on April 7, 2006,[7] and remained with the team throughout the 2006 season. In 57 appearances (one start), Bauer pitched 71 innings and posted a 3–1 record with two saves and a career-best 3.55 ERA.[5] He was not available to pitch the final week of the season because of tendinitis in his pitching shoulder.[8]

On January 16, 2007, the Rangers avoided salary arbitration with Bauer when they signed him to a one-year, $730,000 contract.[9] But after a poor spring training, he was designated for assignment on March 26. He was waived by the club two days later.[10] Bauer signed a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies on April 6, 2007,[11] but was released by their International League affiliate, the Ottawa Lynx, on June 20.[12] He signed another minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 1, and spent the remainder of the season playing for their Pacific Coast League affiliate, the Las Vegas 51s.[3]

Bauer signed a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the Cleveland Indians on November 30, 2007.[13] On July 4, 2008, Bauer was designated for assignment by the Indians;[14] he refused a minor league assignment and was released on July 10.[5] On July 11, 2008, Bauer signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays and became a free agent at the end of the season. In November 2008, he re-signed with the Blue Jays. However, he was released at the end of spring training on March 27.[5]

Later years[edit]

Bauer had signed with the York Revolution in the Atlantic League for the 2009 season, but on May 13, 2009, he signed with the LG Twins in South Korea. He was released from the Twins with an injury on July 22, 2009.

On March 10, 2010, Bauer signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies.[15] On April 12, 2010, Bauer signed a contract with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League.[16] He was later released, and on July 14, signed a contract with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League.[17]

On February 21, 2012, Bauer signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he was released during spring training.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Texas Rangers 2007 Media Guide (PDF). Major League Baseball. 2007. pp. pgs 36–38. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 11, 2007. Retrieved July 2, 2007.
  2. ^ "5th Round of the 1997 MLB June Amateur Draft". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Rick Bauer Baseball Statistics". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved July 2, 2007.
  4. ^ "Pineiro, 'pen assisted in shutout of Orioles". ESPN. Associated Press. September 2, 2001. Archived from the original on September 16, 2004. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Rick Bauer Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  6. ^ "Rangers sign RHP Rick Bauer and OF Adrian Brown". Texas Rangers (Press release). MLB.com. November 9, 2005. Archived from the original on February 20, 2008. Retrieved July 2, 2007.
  7. ^ Daley, Ken (April 7, 2006). "Notes: Dickey out, Bauer called up". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Archived from the original on August 18, 2007. Retrieved July 2, 2007.
  8. ^ Sullivan, T. R (September 27, 2006). "Notes: Migraines end Otsuka's season". Texas Rangers. MLB.com. Archived from the original on February 20, 2008. Retrieved July 2, 2007.
  9. ^ Sullivan, T. R. (January 16, 2007). "Rangers offer contract to Sosa". Texas Rangers. MLB.com. Archived from the original on February 20, 2008. Retrieved July 2, 2007.
  10. ^ "Texas Rangers place right-handed pitcher Rick Bauer on waivers". Texas Rangers. MLB.com. March 28, 2007. Archived from the original on February 20, 2008. Retrieved July 2, 2007.
  11. ^ Nobles, Charlie (April 6, 2007). "Notes: History says don't worry". Philadelphia Phillies. MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 9, 2007. Retrieved July 2, 2007.
  12. ^ "Davis and Totten Back in the Fold". Ottawa Lynx. Minor League Baseball. June 20, 2007. Archived from the original on February 20, 2008. Retrieved July 2, 2007.
  13. ^ "Indians invite three to Major League Spring Training". Cleveland Indians. MLB.com. November 30, 2007. Archived from the original on December 4, 2007. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  14. ^ Nystrom, Thor (July 4, 2008). "Borowski designated for assignment". Cleveland Indians. MLB.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2008. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  15. ^ Seip, Jim (March 10, 2010). "Bauer signed by Rockies". York Daily Record. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  16. ^ Seip, Jim (April 15, 2010). "Familiar names join new teams". York Daily Record. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  17. ^ "Barnstormers stunned by Blue Crabs". Lancaster Online. July 14, 2010. Retrieved May 14, 2024.

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