Dick Bartell
Born: 11/22/1907 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 8/4/1995 in Alameda, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1927-10-02 | Final Game: 1946-05-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Richard William Bartell
Biography
Dick Bartell was a prominent Major League Baseball player whose career spanned from 1927 to 1946. Born in 1907, Bartell established himself as a skilled position player, playing in a total of 2,016 games throughout his time in the league. He made a significant impact at the plate, accumulating 2,165 hits with a commendable batting average of .284. Bartell's offensive contributions included 79 home runs and 710 RBIs, alongside a notable 109 stolen bases, illustrating his speed and versatility on the field.
Bartell was recognized for his talent, earning All-Star selections twice during his career. His playing style was characterized by a balanced approach, combining power with agility, which made him a valuable asset to his teams. He played during an era that saw the evolution of baseball, navigating through the challenges of the Great Depression and the onset of World War II. His contributions to the game left a lasting legacy, marking him as a significant figure in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7629 | 1130 | 2165 | 442 | 71 | 79 | 710 | 109 | 748 | 627 | 0.284 | 0.355 | 0.391 | 0.747 | 3801.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | PIT | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | PIT | NL | 72 | 233 | 27 | 71 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 36 | 4 | 21 | 18 | 0.305 | 202.4 |
| 1929 | PIT | NL | 143 | 610 | 101 | 184 | 40 | 13 | 2 | 57 | 11 | 40 | 29 | 0.302 | -187.0 |
| 1930 | PIT | NL | 129 | 475 | 69 | 152 | 32 | 13 | 4 | 75 | 8 | 39 | 34 | 0.320 | 678.6 |
| 1931 | PHI | NL | 135 | 554 | 88 | 160 | 43 | 7 | 0 | 34 | 6 | 27 | 38 | 0.289 | -345.3 |
| 1932 | PHI | NL | 154 | 614 | 118 | 189 | 48 | 7 | 1 | 53 | 8 | 64 | 47 | 0.308 | 1122.9 |
| 1933 | PHI | NL | 152 | 587 | 78 | 159 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 37 | 6 | 56 | 46 | 0.271 | -371.0 |
| 1934 | PHI | NL | 146 | 604 | 102 | 187 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 37 | 13 | 64 | 59 | 0.310 | 589.2 |
| 1935 | NY1 | NL | 137 | 539 | 60 | 141 | 28 | 4 | 14 | 53 | 5 | 37 | 52 | 0.262 | -317.0 |
| 1936 | NY1 | NL | 145 | 510 | 71 | 152 | 31 | 3 | 8 | 42 | 6 | 40 | 36 | 0.298 | 272.5 |
| 1937 | NY1 | NL | 128 | 516 | 91 | 158 | 38 | 2 | 14 | 62 | 5 | 40 | 38 | 0.306 | 1320.3 |
| 1938 | NY1 | NL | 127 | 481 | 67 | 126 | 26 | 1 | 9 | 49 | 4 | 55 | 60 | 0.262 | -92.3 |
| 1939 | CHC | NL | 105 | 336 | 37 | 80 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 34 | 6 | 42 | 25 | 0.238 | -443.2 |
| 1940 | DET | AL | 139 | 528 | 76 | 123 | 24 | 3 | 7 | 53 | 12 | 76 | 53 | 0.233 | -698.6 |
| 1941 | DET | AL | 5 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | NY1 | NL | 104 | 373 | 44 | 113 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 35 | 6 | 52 | 29 | 0.303 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | NY1 | NL | 90 | 316 | 53 | 77 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 4 | 44 | 34 | 0.244 | 310.3 |
| 1943 | NY1 | NL | 99 | 337 | 48 | 91 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 28 | 5 | 47 | 27 | 0.270 | 741.4 |
| 1946 | NY1 | NL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 68 | 10 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0.294 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | WS | DET | 7 | 26 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0.269 |
| 1937 | WS | NY1 | 5 | 21 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.238 |
| 1936 | WS | NY1 | 6 | 21 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0.381 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 114 | 0 | 324 | 340 | 19 | 73 |
| 3B | 196 | 0 | 229 | 418 | 22 | 38 |
| SS | 1679 | 0 | 3872 | 5590 | 471 | 1072 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | PIT | SS | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1928 | PIT | 2B | 39 | 0 | 106 | 118 | 6 | 26 |
| 1928 | PIT | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | PIT | SS | 27 | 0 | 52 | 81 | 10 | 14 |
| 1929 | PIT | 2B | 70 | 0 | 213 | 212 | 12 | 45 |
| 1929 | PIT | SS | 74 | 0 | 179 | 246 | 21 | 42 |
| 1930 | PIT | SS | 126 | 0 | 304 | 458 | 48 | 111 |
| 1931 | PHI | 2B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| 1931 | PHI | SS | 133 | 0 | 315 | 432 | 41 | 96 |
| 1932 | PHI | SS | 154 | 0 | 359 | 529 | 34 | 83 |
| 1933 | PHI | SS | 152 | 0 | 381 | 493 | 45 | 100 |
| 1934 | PHI | SS | 146 | 0 | 350 | 483 | 40 | 93 |
| 1935 | NY1 | SS | 137 | 0 | 339 | 424 | 37 | 71 |
| 1936 | NY1 | SS | 144 | 0 | 317 | 559 | 40 | 106 |
| 1937 | NY1 | SS | 128 | 0 | 281 | 476 | 33 | 96 |
| 1938 | NY1 | SS | 127 | 0 | 288 | 447 | 37 | 85 |
| 1939 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | CHN | SS | 101 | 0 | 241 | 307 | 33 | 62 |
| 1940 | DET | SS | 139 | 0 | 295 | 394 | 34 | 74 |
| 1941 | DET | SS | 5 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| 1941 | NY1 | 3B | 84 | 0 | 91 | 169 | 11 | 16 |
| 1941 | NY1 | SS | 21 | 0 | 31 | 45 | 2 | 5 |
| 1942 | NY1 | 3B | 52 | 0 | 76 | 115 | 7 | 13 |
| 1942 | NY1 | SS | 31 | 0 | 59 | 76 | 7 | 14 |
| 1943 | NY1 | 3B | 54 | 0 | 62 | 131 | 4 | 9 |
| 1943 | NY1 | SS | 33 | 0 | 66 | 127 | 7 | 17 |
| 1946 | NY1 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | NY1 | 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 109 |
| Third Base | 194 |
| Shortstop | 1687 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | TSN All-Star | SS |
| 1932 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | SS |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 24th | 5.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1940 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 12th | 26.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1937 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 6th | 26.0 | 80 | 1 |
| 1936 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 19th | 2.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1933 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 21th | 3.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1931 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 23th | 2.0 | 80 | 0 |