Dick Midkiff

Born: 9/28/1914 in Gonzales, TX, USA

Died: 10/30/1956 in Temple, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-04-24 | Final Game: 1938-09-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Richard James Midkiff

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Biography

Dick Midkiff was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1914, whose career spanned from April 24, 1938, to September 13, 1938. Midkiff played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, just before the onset of World War II, when the game was evolving and beginning to see the emergence of a new generation of talent. Throughout his brief career, Midkiff recorded a win-loss record of 1-1 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.09. He showcased his abilities on the mound, accumulating a total of 10 strikeouts over the course of his time in the league. Despite not achieving significant accolades or long-lasting fame, Midkiff's contributions to the game during his tenure reflect the experiences of many players of his era, who navigated the challenges of a sport deeply intertwined with American history. His career, though short-lived, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's past.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	13	2	0	0	0	35.3	43	20	5	21	10	5.09	0

Career ERA 5.09 vs. league average 4.35 across their career seasons — 17.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1938	BOS	AL	1	1	13	2	0	0	0	35.3	43	20	21	10	5.09	4.35 (-17%)	-1603.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
13	10	1	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.200	0.200	0.300	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 41.5% below league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1938	BOS	AL	13	10	1	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	13	0	2	7	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1938	BOS	P	13	0	2	7	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	13

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin	Austin	TX	1934, 1935, 1936