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
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 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.3 | 43 | 20 | 21 | 10 | 5.09 | -1511.5 |
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 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 |