Dick Attreau
Born: 4/8/1897 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 7/5/1964 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1926-09-14 | Final Game: 1927-09-28
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Richard Gilbert Attreau
Biography
Dick Attreau was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues during the late 1920s. Born in 1897, he made his debut on September 14, 1926, and concluded his career on September 28, 1927. Attreau was primarily a position player, appearing in a total of 61 games over his brief time in the league. He recorded 31 hits, including one home run, and drove in 16 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .215. In addition, he managed to steal one base, showcasing a glimpse of his speed on the diamond.
Although Attreau's time in Major League Baseball was short, he contributed to the game during a transitional period marked by the move away from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. His experiences on the field reflected the challenges many players faced during this evolving era of baseball. While Attreau's statistics may not highlight him as a standout player, his participation in the league during this time adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the diverse paths players took to reach the highest level of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 144 | 26 | 31 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 20 | 23 | 0.215 | 0.311 | 0.278 | 0.589 | -461.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | PHI | NL | 17 | 61 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0.230 | -212.6 |
| 1927 | PHI | NL | 44 | 83 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 18 | 0.205 | -248.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 43 | 0 | 347 | 14 | 4 | 25 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | PHI | 1B | 17 | 0 | 173 | 6 | 2 | 12 |
| 1927 | PHI | 1B | 26 | 0 | 174 | 8 | 2 | 13 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 43 |