Ricky Trlicek
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Richard Alan Trlicek was a Major League Baseball
right-handed pitcher. He was selected in the 4th round by the Philadelphia Phillies
in the 1987 MLB Draft.
of the New York-Penn League. Trlicek posted a 2-5 record with a 4.10 ERA in 10 games, 8 of them starts.
The Phillies returned Trlicek to the New York-Penn League in the 1988 season, this time to the Batavia Clippers, where in 8 starts, Trlicek had a 2-3 record with a 7.36 ERA. After a poor spring training
in 1989, the Phillies released Trlicek on March 23, 1989.
, spending most of the season with the Sumter Braves
of the South Atlantic League
, where in 16 starts, he had a 6-5 record and a 2.48 ERA. Trlicek also made a start with the Durham Bulls
of the Carolina League
, allowing just a run in 8 innings to earn the win.
This would be his only season in the Braves organization, as on December 17, 1989, Atlanta sent Trlicek to the Toronto Blue Jays
for Ernie Whitt
and Kim Batiste
.
of the Florida State League
. Trlicek had a 5-8 record with a 3.73 ERA in 26 starts with Dunedin. In 1991, the Blue Jays moved Trlicek to the bullpen, and he was promoted to the Knoxville Blue Jays of the Southern League
. Trlicek appeared in 41 games, going 2-5 with a 2.45 ERA.
Trlicek had a very solid spring training
in 1992, and started the season with the Toronto Blue Jays
, working as a middle reliever. He made his major league debut on April 8, 1992 at Tiger Stadium. Trlicek pitched 2/3 of an inning, allowing 2 runs in the Blue Jays 10-9 victory over the Detroit Tigers
. He would then pitch a scoreless inning against the New York Yankees
at SkyDome in Toronto on April 14, however, he was sent to the Syracuse Chiefs of the International League
for the remainder of the season after that appearance. In Syracuse, Trlicek had a 1-1 record with a 4.40 ERA in 35 games.
He would begin spring training in 1993 with the Blue Jays, however, on March 16, 1993, the Los Angeles Dodgers
selected Trlicek off of waivers.
, posting a 1-2 record with a 4.08 ERA. Trlicek won his first major league game on September 9 against the Florida Marlins
at Dodger Stadium
, as he pitched a scoreless 10th inning before the Dodgers won the game in the bottom of the inning.
Trlicek spent spring training in 1994 with the Dodgers, however he was placed on waivers and on April 1, 1994, the Boston Red Sox
selected him.
, and earned his first win with the team in his first game, as he threw 1.2 scoreless innings in the Red Sox 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers
at Fenway Park
. Trlicek struggled after that game though, as he was sent to the Pawtucket Red Sox
with a 17.18 ERA in 6 games. Trlicek returned to Boston in June, however, he was demoted to the minors once again in early July. Boston then had Trlicek start with the New Britain Red Sox. In New Britain, Trlicek had a 0-1 record with a 0.73 ERA in 6 starts, before being recalled to Boston.
Trlicek made his first ever major league start on August 8, 1994, pitching 5.2 innings, allowing 2 earned runs in a 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins
at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
. As the 1994 Baseball Strike
began, the Red Sox moved Trlicek to Pawtucket for the remainder of the year. He finished the season with a 1-1 record and a 8.06 ERA with Boston, and a 2-1 record with a 2.63 ERA in Pawtucket.
The Red Sox would release Trlicek on December 8, making him a free agent.
signed Trlicek, and sent him to the Phoenix Firebirds
as a reliever. Trlicek played in 38 games with Phoenix, having a 5-4 record with a 5.29 ERA. On July 18, 1995, the Giants released Trlicek.
signed Trlicek to a minor league contract, sending him to the Canton-Akron Indians
of the Eastern League. Trlicek appeared in 24 games, all in relief, posting a 5-3 record with a 3.05 ERA and 3 saves. The Indians elected not to resign Trlicek and he became a free agent on October 16, 1995.
. He spent spring training in 1996 with the Tigers, however, Detroit released Trlicek on March 27, 1996.
signed Trlicek and sent him to the Norfolk Tides
of the International League
. Trlicek had a very solid season in Norfolk, as he had a 4-5 record with a 1.87 ERA, along with 10 saves. He earned a September call-up to the Mets, and in 5 games with New York, he had a 0-1 record with a 3.38.
After the season, on October 14, 1996, the Boston Red Sox
selected Trlicek off of waivers.
. He appeared in 18 games with the Red Sox, posting a 3-4 record with a 4.63 ERA. The Red Sox then sent Trlicek back to the New York Mets
for Toby Borland
.
He signed with the Mets for the 1998 season, however, he would spend the year with the Norfolk Tides
, going 2-2 with a 6.08 ERA in 19 games.
Trlicek would announce his retirement from playing at the end of the season.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
right-handed pitcher. He was selected in the 4th round by the Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
in the 1987 MLB Draft.
Philadelphia Phillies
Trlicek signed with the Phillies on June 18, 1987, and was sent to the Utica Blue SoxUtica Blue Sox
The Utica Blue Sox were a minor league baseball team based in Utica, New York. In their most recent incarnation, the Blue Sox played in the Short-Season A classification New York - Penn League from 1977-2001, with their home games at Donovan Stadium at Murnane Field...
of the New York-Penn League. Trlicek posted a 2-5 record with a 4.10 ERA in 10 games, 8 of them starts.
The Phillies returned Trlicek to the New York-Penn League in the 1988 season, this time to the Batavia Clippers, where in 8 starts, Trlicek had a 2-3 record with a 7.36 ERA. After a poor spring training
Spring training
In Major League Baseball, spring training is a series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season. Spring training allows new players to try out for roster and position spots, and gives existing team players practice time prior to competitive play...
in 1989, the Phillies released Trlicek on March 23, 1989.
Atlanta Braves
Trlicek signed as a free agent on April 2, 1989 with the Atlanta BravesAtlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
, spending most of the season with the Sumter Braves
Sumter Braves
The Sumter Braves were a minor league baseball team located in Sumter, South Carolina. The team played in the South Atlantic League, and were affiliated with the Atlanta Braves. Their home stadium was Riley Park....
of the South Atlantic League
South Atlantic League
The South Atlantic League is a minor league baseball league based chiefly in the Southeastern United States, with the exception of three teams in the Mid-Atlantic States...
, where in 16 starts, he had a 6-5 record and a 2.48 ERA. Trlicek also made a start with the Durham Bulls
Durham Bulls
The Durham Bulls are a minor league baseball team that currently plays in the International League. The Bulls play their home games at Durham Bulls Athletic Park located in the downtown area of Durham, North Carolina. Durham Bulls Athletic Park is often called the "DBAP" or "D-Bap". The Bulls are...
of the Carolina League
Carolina League
The Carolina League is a minor league baseball affiliation which operates in the South Atlantic Coast of the United States. Before 2002, it was classified as a "High A" league, indicating its status as a Class A league with the highest level of competition within that classification, and the fifth...
, allowing just a run in 8 innings to earn the win.
This would be his only season in the Braves organization, as on December 17, 1989, Atlanta sent Trlicek to the Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
for Ernie Whitt
Ernie Whitt
Leo Ernest "Ernie" Whitt is a former Major League Baseball catcher and coach who is the current manager for the minor league Clearwater Threshers. He is noted for the twelve years he spent as a player with the Toronto Blue Jays...
and Kim Batiste
Kim Batiste
Kimothy Emil Batiste is a former Major League Baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants , both of the National League. He was drafted in the third round of the amateur draft by the Phillies. His major league debut came in with the Phillies...
.
Toronto Blue Jays
The 1990 season for Trlicek would be spent with the Dunedin Blue JaysDunedin Blue Jays
The Dunedin Blue Jays are a minor league baseball team based in Dunedin, Florida. They play in the Florida State League, and are the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball club...
of the Florida State League
Florida State League
The Florida State League is a Class A-Advanced minor league baseball league operating in the state of Florida. They are one of three leagues currently operating in Class A-Advanced, the third highest of six classifications of minor leagues...
. Trlicek had a 5-8 record with a 3.73 ERA in 26 starts with Dunedin. In 1991, the Blue Jays moved Trlicek to the bullpen, and he was promoted to the Knoxville Blue Jays of the Southern League
Southern League (baseball)
The Southern League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the Southern United States. It is classified a Double-A league. The original league was formed in , and shut down in . A new league, the Southern Association, was formed in , consisting of twelve teams...
. Trlicek appeared in 41 games, going 2-5 with a 2.45 ERA.
Trlicek had a very solid spring training
Spring training
In Major League Baseball, spring training is a series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season. Spring training allows new players to try out for roster and position spots, and gives existing team players practice time prior to competitive play...
in 1992, and started the season with the Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
, working as a middle reliever. He made his major league debut on April 8, 1992 at Tiger Stadium. Trlicek pitched 2/3 of an inning, allowing 2 runs in the Blue Jays 10-9 victory over the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
. He would then pitch a scoreless inning against the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
at SkyDome in Toronto on April 14, however, he was sent to the Syracuse Chiefs of the International League
International League
The International League is a minor league baseball league that operates in the eastern United States. Like the Pacific Coast League and the Mexican League, it plays at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball. It was so named because it had teams in both the United States...
for the remainder of the season after that appearance. In Syracuse, Trlicek had a 1-1 record with a 4.40 ERA in 35 games.
He would begin spring training in 1993 with the Blue Jays, however, on March 16, 1993, the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
selected Trlicek off of waivers.
Los Angeles Dodgers
The 1993 would be Trlicek's first full season in the major leagues, as he appeared in 41 games with the Los Angeles DodgersLos Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
, posting a 1-2 record with a 4.08 ERA. Trlicek won his first major league game on September 9 against the Florida Marlins
Florida Marlins
The Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
at Dodger Stadium
Dodger Stadium
Dodger Stadium, also sometimes called Chavez Ravine, is a stadium in Los Angeles. Located adjacent to Downtown Los Angeles, Dodger Stadium has been the home ballpark of Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers team since 1962...
, as he pitched a scoreless 10th inning before the Dodgers won the game in the bottom of the inning.
Trlicek spent spring training in 1994 with the Dodgers, however he was placed on waivers and on April 1, 1994, the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
selected him.
Boston Red Sox
Trlicek opened the season with the Boston Red SoxBoston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
, and earned his first win with the team in his first game, as he threw 1.2 scoreless innings in the Red Sox 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
at Fenway Park
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball park near Kenmore Square in Boston, Massachusetts. Located at 4 Yawkey Way, it has served as the home ballpark of the Boston Red Sox baseball club since it opened in 1912, and is the oldest Major League Baseball stadium currently in use. It is one of two "classic"...
. Trlicek struggled after that game though, as he was sent to the Pawtucket Red Sox
Pawtucket Red Sox
The Pawtucket Red Sox are the minor league baseball Triple-A affiliates of the Boston Red Sox and belong to the International League...
with a 17.18 ERA in 6 games. Trlicek returned to Boston in June, however, he was demoted to the minors once again in early July. Boston then had Trlicek start with the New Britain Red Sox. In New Britain, Trlicek had a 0-1 record with a 0.73 ERA in 6 starts, before being recalled to Boston.
Trlicek made his first ever major league start on August 8, 1994, pitching 5.2 innings, allowing 2 earned runs in a 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, commonly called the Metrodome, is a domed sports stadium in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Opened in 1982, it replaced Metropolitan Stadium, which was on the current site of the Mall of America in Bloomington and Memorial Stadium on the University...
. As the 1994 Baseball Strike
1994 baseball strike
The 1994–95 Major League Baseball strike was the eighth work stoppage in baseball history, as well as the fourth in-season work stoppage in 22 years...
began, the Red Sox moved Trlicek to Pawtucket for the remainder of the year. He finished the season with a 1-1 record and a 8.06 ERA with Boston, and a 2-1 record with a 2.63 ERA in Pawtucket.
The Red Sox would release Trlicek on December 8, making him a free agent.
San Francisco Giants
On January 27, 1995, the San Francisco GiantsSan Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
signed Trlicek, and sent him to the Phoenix Firebirds
Phoenix Firebirds
The Phoenix Firebirds, formerly the Phoenix Giants, were a Minor League Baseball team that played in Phoenix, Arizona, USA from 1958-1959, and 1966 until 1997....
as a reliever. Trlicek played in 38 games with Phoenix, having a 5-4 record with a 5.29 ERA. On July 18, 1995, the Giants released Trlicek.
Cleveland Indians
Ten days later, on July 28, 1995, the Cleveland IndiansCleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
signed Trlicek to a minor league contract, sending him to the Canton-Akron Indians
Canton-Akron Indians
The Canton-Akron Indians are a defunct minor league baseball team. They played in the Eastern League at Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium in Canton, Ohio from 1989 to 1996...
of the Eastern League. Trlicek appeared in 24 games, all in relief, posting a 5-3 record with a 3.05 ERA and 3 saves. The Indians elected not to resign Trlicek and he became a free agent on October 16, 1995.
Detroit Tigers
On November 30, 1995, Trlicek signed with the Detroit TigersDetroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
. He spent spring training in 1996 with the Tigers, however, Detroit released Trlicek on March 27, 1996.
New York Mets
The next day, on March 28, 1996, the New York MetsNew York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
signed Trlicek and sent him to the Norfolk Tides
Norfolk Tides
The Norfolk Tides are a minor league baseball team in the Triple-A International League. They play at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia. Since 2007 they have been a farm team of the Baltimore Orioles; prior to that, they had a 38-year affiliation with the New York Mets.-Franchise history:The...
of the International League
International League
The International League is a minor league baseball league that operates in the eastern United States. Like the Pacific Coast League and the Mexican League, it plays at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball. It was so named because it had teams in both the United States...
. Trlicek had a very solid season in Norfolk, as he had a 4-5 record with a 1.87 ERA, along with 10 saves. He earned a September call-up to the Mets, and in 5 games with New York, he had a 0-1 record with a 3.38.
After the season, on October 14, 1996, the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
selected Trlicek off of waivers.
Boston Red Sox
Trlicek began the season at the major league level with the Boston Red SoxBoston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
. He appeared in 18 games with the Red Sox, posting a 3-4 record with a 4.63 ERA. The Red Sox then sent Trlicek back to the New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
for Toby Borland
Toby Borland
Toby Shawn Borland is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between and for the Philadelphia Phillies , New York Mets , Boston Red Sox , Anaheim Angels and Florida Marlins . He batted and threw right-handed.Borland was a 16-year veteran, who divided his playing time...
.
New York Mets
Trlicek would appear in only 8 games with the Mets, as he had a 0-0 record with a 8.00 in New York before an arm injury ended his season.He signed with the Mets for the 1998 season, however, he would spend the year with the Norfolk Tides
Norfolk Tides
The Norfolk Tides are a minor league baseball team in the Triple-A International League. They play at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia. Since 2007 they have been a farm team of the Baltimore Orioles; prior to that, they had a 38-year affiliation with the New York Mets.-Franchise history:The...
, going 2-2 with a 6.08 ERA in 19 games.
Trlicek would announce his retirement from playing at the end of the season.