RICK
ANKIEL
OF
Ht/Wt
6’1’’,
210 lbs
Bats/Throws
L /
L
Experience
11
years
Debut
Aug 23, 1999
Born
Jul 19, 1979
(44 yrs)
Fort Pierce, Florida
Hometown
Fort Pierce, Florida
Drafted
Drafted by St. Louis in 1997 (2/72).
Season Stats
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| W Wins
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L Losses
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ERA Earned Run Average
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G Games
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GS Games Started
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CG Complete Games
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SHO Shutouts
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SV Saves
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HLD Holds
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IP Innings Pitched
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H Hits Allowed
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R Runs Allowed
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ER Earned Runs
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HR Home Runs Allowed
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BB Walks
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SO Strikeouts
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WHIP Walks and Hits Per Inning Pitched
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| GP Games Played
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AB At Bats
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R Runs
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H Hits
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2B Doubles
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3B Triples
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HR Home Runs
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RBI Runs Batted In
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BB Walks
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SO Strikeouts
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SB Stolen Bases
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CS Caught Stealing
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AVG Batting Average
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OBP On-Base Percentage
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SLG Slugging Percentage
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OPS On-Base Plus Slugging
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Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
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| 2014-03-05 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2013-11-05 |
Opted for minor league free agency.
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| 2013-06-11 |
Refused minor league assignment from the New York Mets and opted for free agency.
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| 2013-06-08 |
Designated for assignment by the New York Mets.
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| 2013-05-13 |
Signed as a free agent by the New York Mets to a one-year contract.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Coast League (AAA) | All-Star Team All-Star Team | 2007, 1999, 1999, 1998, 1998, 2001, 2001, 2001 |
| Minor League Baseball | Player of the Year Baseball America | 1999, 2001 |
| Appalachian League (R) | Most Valuable Player Most Valuable Player | 2001 |
Scouting Report
Had impressive home-run power as a hitter. Could cover a lot of ground as an outfielder and had a rocket for an arm. Made a successful conversion from pitcher to everyday player. As a pitcher, he had electric stuff. Had problems with the mental aspects of pitching, which forced him to convert to the outfield. Lacked consistency, as a hitter, fielder and even as a pitcher. Struck out way too much as a big-league batter.
Long Range Potential: Freakishly talented two-way performer with consistency issues and fragility.
