Rich Folkers Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Rich Folkers Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Rich Folkers:

Rich Folkers (full name: Richard Nevin Folkers; no nicknames) played pitcher from 1970 until 1977 for the New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers. He played for the Mets in 1970, Cardinals from 1972 - 1974, Padres from 1975 - 1976 and Brewers in 1977. Over 7 seasons, he started 28 games, won 19 games, struck out 242 batters, and had a 4.11 ERA. Born on October 17, 1946 in Waterloo, IA, Folkers stands 6' 2" and weighs 180 lb. He attended East (Waterloo, IA) high school and was drafted by the New York Mets in the 1st round (20th pick) of the 1967 amateur draft (June Secondary). His debut was on June 10, 1970 and he played his final game on June 8, 1977. Over his career, Folkers made $31,000. Common misspellings of his name include Richard Nevin Rich rick rip Folkers.