Rick Mahler

Rick Mahler

Infobox MLB retired
bgcolor1=#af0039
bgcolor2=#0f437c
textcolor1=white
textcolor2=white
name=Rick Mahler
position=Pitcher
bats=Right
throws=Right
birthdate=August 5, 1953
Austin, Texas
deathdate=death date and age|2005|3|2|1953|8|5
Jupiter, Florida
debutdate=April 20
debutyear=by|1979
debutteam=Atlanta Braves
finaldate=August 6
finalyear=by|1991
finalteam=Atlanta Braves
stat1label=Win-Loss
stat1value=96-111
stat2label=ERA
stat2value=3.99
stat3label=Strikeouts
stat3value=952
teams=
*Atlanta Braves (1979-1988)
*Cincinnati Reds (1989-1990)
*Montreal Expos (1991)
*Atlanta Braves (1991)
highlights=
*Led NL in games started in 1985 and 1986

Richard Keith Mahler (Born August 5, 1953 in Austin, Texas - Died March 2, 2005 in Jupiter, Florida) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Atlanta Braves (1979–1988, 1991), Cincinnati Reds (1989–1990) and Montreal Expos (1991). His brother Mickey was also a major league pitcher, with the two being teammates in 1979.

In a 13-year career, Mahler posted a 96-111 record with 952 strikeouts and a 3.99 ERA in 1951.1 innings.

Born in Austin, Texas, Mahler graduated from John Jay High School and then attended Trinity University, both in San Antonio, Texas. After being signed by the Braves as an amateur free agent in 1975, he made his debut in the 1979 season.

Mahler started on opening day for the Braves in the 1982 season, when Atlanta went on to win the National League West title, and made four straight opening day starts beginning in 1985. In 1987, he tied an NL record with his third opening day shutout. His best season came in 1985, when he went 17-15 with a 3.48 ERA. He pitched twice in the post-season, with the Braves in 1982, and in 1990 with the Cincinnati team that went on to win the 1990 World Series. Mahler was a key member of that Reds' pitching staff as a spot starter and reliever, going 7-6 and contributing 4 saves. He also appeared in 10 games with the Expos in 1991 before returning to Atlanta in the mid-season.

After retiring, Mahler served as a minor league pitching coach for the Kansas City Royals and Florida Marlins, and was a roving instructor for the St. Louis Cardinals. He also managed St. Louis' Double-A affiliate in the Texas League from 1996–1997.

Mahler died at age 51 of a heart attack at home in Jupiter, Florida, while preparing for his second season as a minor league pitching coach for the New York Mets.

External links

*baseball-reference|id=m/mahleri01


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