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Richard Frank Loiselle (born January 12, 1972) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates over parts of six seasons spanning 1996–2001. Listed at 6' 5", 225 lb., Loiselle batted and threw right handed. He was born in Neenah, Wisconsin. Major League Baseball Statistics and History. Baseball Reference. Retrieved on December 11, 2016.
In 1994, MLB cancelled the postseason due to a strike by the Major League Baseball Players Association. As a result, spring training for the 1995 season began with replacement players in camp, but management and players eventually resolved the dispute before regular season games were played. Nevertheless, Loiselle, along with dozens of players who agreed to serve as replacement players, were subsequently blacklisting by the MLBPA. The replacements – Article by Tim Kurkjian. ESPN The Magazine. Retrieved on December 5, 2016.
During the 1996 midseason, Loiselle was traded by San Diego along with Jeff Tabaka to the Houston Astros for Phil Plantier. A few days later, he was sent to the Pirates in exchange for Danny Darwin. Although Loiselle made his Major League debut with Pittsburgh in that season, he was one of dozens of players that never were allowed membership into the MLBPA for crossing the picketing.
His most productive season came in 1997, when he posted career numbers with a 3.10 ERA, 29 saves and innings pitched.
During a game against the Milwaukee Brewers May 26, 1998, Loiselle was pitching in the bottom of the ninth when he hit Mike Matheny in the face with a pitch. Matheny proceeded to spit blood as he walked off the field.
In between, Loiselle pitched winter ball with the Navegantes del Magallanes club of the Venezuelan League in the 1995–96 season. Venezuelan Professional Baseball League Statistics. Pelota Binaria. Retrieved on December 11, 2016.
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