Rich McKinney
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1970-1977)
Rich McKinney was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1977 for the Chicago White Sox, the New York Yankees, and the Athletics, a span of 8 seasons. In 341 career games, he hit .225 with 199 hits, 20 home runs, and 100 RBI.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1970-06-26
- Last Game
- 1977-10-02
Full name: Charles Richard McKinney
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 341 | 886 | 79 | 199 | 28 | 2 | 20 | 100 | 4 | 77 | 124 | .225 | .286 | .328 | .615 | -1,465 |
Career AVG .225 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.
Career OBP .286 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.
Career SLG .328 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.
Career OPS .615 vs. league average .699 across their career seasons — 12.0% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | CHA | AL | 43 | 119 | 12 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 25 | .168 | .253 (-34%) | .325 (-26%) | .385 (-19%) | .711 (-22%) | -440.3 |
| 1971 | CHA | AL | 114 | 369 | 35 | 100 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 46 | 0 | 35 | 37 | .271 | .249 (+9%) | .316 (+5%) | .365 (+3%) | .682 (+4%) | 303.5 |
| 1972 | NYA | AL | 37 | 121 | 10 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 13 | .215 | .243 (-12%) | .310 (-17%) | .353 (-28%) | .664 (-23%) | -400.5 |
| 1973 | OAK | AL | 48 | 65 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 4 | .246 | .256 (-4%) | .325 (-2%) | .378 (-11%) | .703 (-7%) | -56.8 |
| 1974 | OAK | AL | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | OAK | AL | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | OAK | AL | 86 | 198 | 13 | 35 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 43 | .177 | .264 (-33%) | .329 (-28%) | .401 (-24%) | .730 (-26%) | -871.3 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 341 | 886 | 79 | 199 | 28 | 2 | 20 | 100 | 4 | 77 | 124 | .225 | — | — | — | — | -1,465 | ||
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 (341 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 172 | 449 | 46 | 108 | 10 | 51 | .241 |
| Away | 169 | 437 | 33 | 91 | 10 | 49 | .208 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-10-02 | OAK | TEX | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977-10-01 | OAK | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-27 | OAK | KCR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-25 | OAK | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-09-20 | OAK | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-06 | OAK | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977-09-05 | OAK | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-09-02 | OAK | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-08-29 | OAK | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-08-24 | OAK | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 33 | 24 | 209 | 17 | 5 | 20 |
| 2B | 80 | 65 | 156 | 165 | 10 | 37 |
| 3B | 85 | 62 | 40 | 145 | 18 | 10 |
| OF | 33 | 25 | 49 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 11 | 10 | 20 | 41 | 2 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | CHA | 3B | 23 | 20 | 14 | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| 1970 | CHA | SS | 11 | 10 | 20 | 41 | 2 | 7 |
| 1971 | CHA | 2B | 67 | 64 | 148 | 159 | 10 | 34 |
| 1971 | CHA | 3B | 5 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | CHA | OF | 25 | 21 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | NYA | 3B | 33 | 32 | 17 | 71 | 8 | 5 |
| 1973 | OAK | 2B | 7 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 1973 | OAK | 3B | 17 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | OAK | OF | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | OAK | 2B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | OAK | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | OAK | 1B | 32 | 24 | 208 | 17 | 5 | 20 |
| 1977 | OAK | 2B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | OAK | 3B | 7 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| 1977 | OAK | OF | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 33 |
| Second Base | 80 |
| Third Base | 87 |
| Shortstop | 11 |
| Left Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 27 |
| Designated Hitter | 26 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio University | Athens | OH | 1967, 1968 |
Rich McKinney: the record in brief
Rich McKinney's major league career runs from a debut on June 26, 1970 to a final game on October 2, 1977. The season rows list, in order, the Chicago White Sox (1970 through 1971), the New York Yankees (1972), and the Oakland Athletics (1973 to 1977). Listed as a third baseman, McKinney batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 185 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The birth record reads November 22, 1946, in Piqua, OH, USA. Rich McKinney was the playing name; the full given name is Charles Richard.
In 341 games and 886 at bats, McKinney batted .225 with 199 hits, plus 20 homers and 100 RBI. Reaching base at a .286 clip and slugging .328, McKinney finished with a .615 OPS. Over the seasons McKinney played, league hitters batted .255; the .225 career figure is 11.9% below that. In OPS terms, McKinney's .615 stands 12.0% below the league's .699. 1971 produced McKinney's most hits, 100 of them for the Chicago White Sox. 1971 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .271 against a league .249, a 9% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rich McKinney
- What years did Rich McKinney play?
- Rich McKinney played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1977.
- Was Rich McKinney a pitcher?
- No. Rich McKinney was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Rich McKinney hit?
- Rich McKinney hit 20 career home runs with 199 hits.
- What teams did Rich McKinney play for?
- Rich McKinney played for 3 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1970–1971), the New York Yankees (1972), and the Oakland Athletics (1973–1975, 1977).
- What were Rich McKinney's career stats?
- In 341 games, Rich McKinney had 199 hits, 20 home runs, 100 RBI, 79 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .225 batting average.
- What position did Rich McKinney play?
- Rich McKinney played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rich McKinney and how much did he weigh?
- Rich McKinney was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Rich McKinney hit each season?
- Rich McKinney's home runs by season: 4 in 1970, 8 in 1971, 1 in 1972, 1 in 1973, 0 in 1974, 0 in 1975, and 6 in 1977. His most in one season was 8, in 1971.
- What was Rich McKinney's career batting average?
- Rich McKinney batted .225 over his career, with 199 hits in 886 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rich McKinney have?
- Rich McKinney drove in 100 runs in his career.
- Is Rich McKinney in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rich McKinney has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.