Dick Manville
Born: 12/25/1926 in Des Moines, IA, USA
Died: 2/13/2019 in Winter Springs, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1950-04-30 | Final Game: 1952-09-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 192 lbs
Full name: Richard Wesley Manville
Biography
Dick Manville, born in 1926, was a professional baseball player who played during the early 1950s. His career spanned from 1950 to 1952, a time when the sport was experiencing a surge in popularity following World War II. Manville served primarily as a position player and made a brief but memorable impact in the Major Leagues.
During his time in the big leagues, Manville participated in 12 games, recording 1 hit in 2 at bats, which resulted in a batting average of 0.5. Though his statistical contributions were modest, Manville's journey to the Major Leagues reflects the challenges and aspirations of many players in that era, as they sought to make their mark in a competitive environment. His career, albeit short, is a testament to the dedication and passion required to reach baseball's highest level, despite the limited opportunities afforded to many players at the time.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 25 | 15 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 7.11 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 25 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 7.94 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | BSN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | CHC | NL | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 12 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | CHN | P | 11 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 12 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University | New Haven | CT | 1945 |