Richie Ashburn
Outfielder · Career Stats, Hall of Fame Bio & Records (1948-1962)
Richie Ashburn was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1962 for the Philadelphia Phillies, the Chicago Cubs, and the New York Mets, a span of 15 seasons. In 2,189 career games, he hit .308 with 2,574 hits, 29 home runs, and 586 RBI. Richie Ashburn was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1995 and was a 5-time All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 18,707.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- Died
- 9/9/1997 in New York, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1948-04-20
- Last Game
- 1962-09-30
- Hall of Fame
- Inducted 1995 (BBWAA)
- Awards
- 5× All-Star
Full name: Don Richard Ashburn
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,189 | 8,365 | 1,322 | 2,574 | 317 | 109 | 29 | 586 | 234 | 1,198 | 571 | .308 | .396 | .382 | .778 | 18,707 |
Career AVG .308 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +18.6% above league average.
Career OBP .396 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +19.5% above league average.
Career SLG .382 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .778 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | PHI | NL | 117 | 463 | 78 | 154 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 40 | 32 | 60 | 22 | .333 | .263 (+26%) | .340 (+21%) | .379 (+5%) | .719 (+13%) | 1352.3 |
| 1949 | PHI | NL | 154 | 662 | 84 | 188 | 18 | 11 | 1 | 37 | 9 | 58 | 38 | .284 | .262 (+8%) | .343 (avg) | .384 (-9%) | .727 (-5%) | -554.7 |
| 1950 | PHI | NL | 151 | 594 | 84 | 180 | 25 | 14 | 2 | 41 | 14 | 63 | 32 | .303 | .265 (+14%) | .346 (+7%) | .401 (avg) | .747 (+4%) | 447.3 |
| 1951 | PHI | NL | 154 | 643 | 92 | 221 | 31 | 5 | 4 | 63 | 29 | 50 | 37 | .344 | .260 (+32%) | .336 (+17%) | .385 (+11%) | .721 (+13%) | 1818.2 |
| 1952 | PHI | NL | 154 | 613 | 93 | 173 | 31 | 6 | 1 | 42 | 16 | 75 | 30 | .282 | .252 (+12%) | .326 (+11%) | .369 (-3%) | .696 (+3%) | 579.0 |
| 1953 | PHI | NL | 156 | 622 | 110 | 205 | 25 | 9 | 2 | 57 | 14 | 61 | 35 | .330 | .264 (+25%) | .335 (+17%) | .397 (+3%) | .733 (+9%) | 1399.2 |
| 1954 | PHI | NL | 153 | 559 | 111 | 175 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 41 | 11 | 125 | 46 | .313 | .261 (+20%) | .333 (+32%) | .390 (-4%) | .723 (+13%) | 2375.4 |
| 1955 | PHI | NL | 140 | 533 | 91 | 180 | 32 | 9 | 3 | 42 | 12 | 105 | 36 | .338 | .258 (+31%) | .332 (+35%) | .393 (+14%) | .726 (+24%) | 3145.9 |
| 1956 | PHI | NL | 154 | 628 | 94 | 190 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 50 | 10 | 79 | 45 | .303 | .258 (+17%) | .331 (+16%) | .397 (-3%) | .728 (+5%) | 1018.8 |
| 1957 | PHI | NL | 156 | 626 | 93 | 186 | 26 | 8 | 0 | 33 | 13 | 94 | 44 | .297 | .257 (+15%) | .323 (+20%) | .391 (-7%) | .715 (+5%) | 1163.3 |
| 1958 | PHI | NL | 152 | 615 | 98 | 215 | 24 | 13 | 2 | 33 | 30 | 97 | 48 | .350 | .257 (+36%) | .324 (+35%) | .394 (+12%) | .719 (+22%) | 3405.4 |
| 1959 | PHI | NL | 153 | 564 | 86 | 150 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 9 | 79 | 42 | .266 | .256 (+4%) | .323 (+11%) | .392 (-22%) | .715 (-7%) | -298.2 |
| 1960 | CHN | NL | 151 | 547 | 99 | 159 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 40 | 16 | 116 | 50 | .291 | .255 (+14%) | .323 (+28%) | .387 (-13%) | .711 (+6%) | 1427.5 |
| 1961 | CHN | NL | 109 | 307 | 49 | 79 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 7 | 55 | 27 | .257 | .258 (avg) | .328 (+14%) | .399 (-23%) | .727 (-7%) | -107.3 |
| 1962 | NYN | NL | 135 | 389 | 60 | 119 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 28 | 12 | 81 | 39 | .306 | .257 (+19%) | .326 (+30%) | .393 (avg) | .719 (+14%) | 1534.7 |
| Career · 15 seasons | 2,189 | 8,365 | 1,322 | 2,574 | 317 | 109 | 29 | 586 | 234 | 1,198 | 571 | .308 | — | — | — | — | 18,707 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (2189 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1088 | 4064 | 642 | 1263 | 12 | 304 | .311 |
| Away | 1101 | 4300 | 678 | 1311 | 17 | 284 | .305 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962-09-30 | NYN | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962-09-28 | NYN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-26 | NYN | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962-09-25 | NYN | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-22 | NYN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-20 | NYN | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-20 | NYN | HOU | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-18 | NYN | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962-09-18 | NYN | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-15 | NYN | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| OF | 2104 | 1203 | 6089 | 178 | 110 | 43 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | PHI | OF | 116 | 0 | 344 | 14 | 7 | 2 |
| 1949 | PHI | OF | 154 | 0 | 514 | 13 | 11 | 3 |
| 1950 | PHI | OF | 147 | 0 | 405 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| 1951 | PHI | OF | 154 | 0 | 538 | 15 | 7 | 6 |
| 1952 | PHI | OF | 154 | 0 | 428 | 23 | 9 | 5 |
| 1953 | PHI | OF | 156 | 0 | 496 | 18 | 5 | 4 |
| 1954 | PHI | OF | 153 | 153 | 483 | 12 | 8 | 2 |
| 1955 | PHI | OF | 140 | 139 | 387 | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| 1956 | PHI | OF | 154 | 154 | 503 | 11 | 9 | 3 |
| 1957 | PHI | OF | 156 | 156 | 502 | 18 | 7 | 7 |
| 1958 | PHI | OF | 152 | 152 | 495 | 8 | 8 | 2 |
| 1959 | PHI | OF | 149 | 144 | 359 | 4 | 11 | 1 |
| 1960 | CHN | OF | 146 | 145 | 317 | 11 | 8 | 2 |
| 1961 | CHN | OF | 76 | 69 | 131 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1962 | NYN | 2B | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | NYN | OF | 97 | 91 | 187 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 96 |
| Center Field | 1980 |
| Right Field | 47 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | TSN Rookie of the Year |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 7th | 62.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1956 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 30th | 1.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1955 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 14th | 17.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1954 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 19th | 5.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1953 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 19th | 5.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1951 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 7th | 69.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1949 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 23th | 6.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1948 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 11th | 48.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1948 | Rookie of the Year | ML | 3rd | 7.0 | 48 | 7 |
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Richie Ashburn: the record in brief
According to the bio, Richie Ashburn debuted on April 20, 1948 and played a final game on September 30, 1962. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Phillies (1948 through 1959), the Chicago Cubs (1960 to 1961), and the New York Mets (1962). Ashburn, an outfielder by primary position, threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Ashburn is listed at 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds. Ashburn was born on March 19, 1927, in Tilden, NE, USA. Ashburn died on September 9, 1997, in New York, NY, USA. Richie Ashburn was the playing name; the full given name is Don Richard.
The batting record for Ashburn: 2,189 games, 2,574 hits in 8,365 at bats, and a .308 average, adding 29 homers, 586 runs batted in, and 234 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .396 clip and slugging .382, Ashburn finished with a .778 OPS. Over the seasons Ashburn played, league hitters batted .259; the .308 career figure is 18.6% above that. The OPS comparison is .778 to a league .722, 7.8% above average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Richie Ashburn
- What years did Richie Ashburn play?
- Richie Ashburn played in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1962.
- Was Richie Ashburn a pitcher?
- No. Richie Ashburn was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Richie Ashburn hit?
- Richie Ashburn hit 29 career home runs with 2,574 hits.
- Is Richie Ashburn in the Hall of Fame?
- Yes. Richie Ashburn was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1995.
- What teams did Richie Ashburn play for?
- Richie Ashburn played for 3 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1948–1959), the Chicago Cubs (1960–1961), and the New York Mets (1962).
- Did Richie Ashburn win an MVP award?
- No. Richie Ashburn did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Richie Ashburn win?
- Richie Ashburn was selected to 5 All-Star Games.
- What were Richie Ashburn's career stats?
- In 2,189 games, Richie Ashburn had 2,574 hits, 29 home runs, 586 RBI, 1,322 runs, and 234 stolen bases, with a .308 batting average.
- What position did Richie Ashburn play?
- Richie Ashburn played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Richie Ashburn and how much did he weigh?
- Richie Ashburn was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Richie Ashburn hit each season?
- Richie Ashburn's home runs by season: 2 in 1948, 1 in 1949, 2 in 1950, 4 in 1951, 1 in 1952, 2 in 1953, 1 in 1954, 3 in 1955, 3 in 1956, 0 in 1957, 2 in 1958, 1 in 1959, 0 in 1960, 0 in 1961, and 7 in 1962. His most in one season was 7, in 1962.
- What was Richie Ashburn's career batting average?
- Richie Ashburn batted .308 over his career, with 2,574 hits in 8,365 at bats.
- How many RBI did Richie Ashburn have?
- Richie Ashburn drove in 586 runs in his career.
- How many All-Star Games did Richie Ashburn make?
- Richie Ashburn was selected to 5 All-Star Games.