Ankiel was a pitcher with the Cardinals from 1999 until 2001 when he found himself unable to throw strikes consistently. After trying to regain his pitching form in the minor leagues and briefly returning …

Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Rick Ankiel. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com

After a three week stay in extended spring training, Rick reported to Johnson City (R) in June and turned his season around by enjoying success both on the mound and at the plate... He led the Appalachian …

Complete career MLB stats for the New York Mets Center Fielder Rick Ankiel on ESPN. Includes games played, hits and home runs per MLB season.

May 7, 2025 · Rick Ankiel’s journey from promising pitcher to outfielder represents one of baseball’s most remarkable comeback stories. His transformation wasn’t just personal—it changed how we …

Ankiel made his MLB debut in 1999 in Montreal against the Expos. He pitched his first full season in 2000 at the age of 20 (second youngest in the league), posting an 11–7 record, a 3.50 ERA (tenth in …

Eleven-year big-league vet and two-time 18U National Team alum Rick Ankiel returns to the 18U National Team program as a Training Camp Manager in 2024, a role he will hold for the second …

In Ankiel, the Hall of Fame is welcoming an 11-game winner and National League Rookie of the Year runner-up on St. Louis’ 2000 playoff team and who, in 2008, made improbable history as a position …

Rick was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the second-round of the 1997 MLB draft. Two years later, as the #2 prospect in all of baseball, he earned a promotion to the majors where he was the …

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