Rick Rhoden
- Position(s):
- P, DH
- Born:
- May 16, 1953
- Bats:
- Right
- Throws:
- Right
- Height:
- 6' 3"
- Weight:
- 195 lbs
- Major League Debut:
- 7-05-1974 with LAN
- Allstar Selections:
- 1984 SS, 1985 SS, 1986 SS
Factoid 1
According to Tom Zocco of SABR, Rick Rhoden's seven three-hit games are the most by a pitcher in the DH-era (1973 to the present).
Strengths
Rhoden was an excellent hitting pitcher. On June 11, 1988, the Yankees used him as a designated hitter on a day when he was not pitching. Rhoden went 0-for-1 with a sacrifice fly batting in the 7th spot in manager Billy Martin's lineup.
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