Phil Reccius
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1882-1890)
Phil Reccius was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1890 for the Louisville Colonels, the Cleveland Blues, and the Rochester Broncos, a span of 9 seasons. In 261 career games, he hit .231 with 225 hits, 4 home runs, and 99 RBI. He also pitched in 27 games, going 6-12 with a 3.26 ERA.
- 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
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 163 lb
- Died
- 2/15/1903 in Louisville, KY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1882-09-25
- Last Game
- 1890-07-05
Full name: Philip Reccius
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 | 975 | 117 | 225 | 28 | 16 | 4 | 99 | 12 | 54 | 26 | .231 | .280 | .305 | .585 | -1,128 |
Career AVG .231 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .302 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.
Career SLG .305 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.
Career OPS .585 vs. league average .641 across their career seasons — 8.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | LS2 | AA | 4 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1883 | LS2 | AA | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | LS2 | AA | 73 | 263 | 23 | 63 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .240 | .243 (-2%) | .278 (-4%) | .327 (-1%) | .606 (-3%) | -90.9 |
| 1885 | LS2 | AA | 102 | 402 | 57 | 97 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 38 | 0 | 13 | 0 | .241 | .244 (-1%) | .287 (-7%) | .325 (-2%) | .613 (-5%) | -319.0 |
| 1886 | LS2 | AA | 5 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .308 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1887 | LS2 | AA | 11 | 37 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 2 | .243 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1887 | CL3 | AA | 62 | 229 | 23 | 47 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 9 | 24 | 24 | .205 | .270 (-24%) | .331 (-11%) | .373 (-31%) | .705 (-22%) | 0.0 |
| 1888 | LS2 | AA | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | RC2 | AA | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 261 | 975 | 117 | 225 | 28 | 16 | 4 | 99 | 12 | 54 | 26 | .231 | — | — | — | — | -410 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | LS2 | AA | 6 | 7 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 129.1 | 118 | 39 | 19 | 46 | 2.71 | 3.11 (+13%) | -610.2 |
| 1885 | LS2 | AA | 0 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 40.0 | 46 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 3.83 | 3.03 (-26%) | -248.8 |
| 1886 | LS2 | AA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1887 | CL3 | AA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 7.71 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 6 | 12 | 27 | 17 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 179.1 | 179 | 65 | 38 | 56 | 3.26 | — | -859 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 212 | 0 | 232 | 410 | 115 | 39 |
| OF | 21 | 0 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| P | 27 | 0 | 12 | 37 | 2 | 1 |
| SS | 11 | 0 | 5 | 36 | 6 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | LS2 | OF | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1883 | LS2 | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | LS2 | 3B | 51 | 0 | 42 | 89 | 24 | 4 |
| 1884 | LS2 | P | 18 | 0 | 10 | 24 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | LS2 | SS | 10 | 0 | 4 | 34 | 6 | 3 |
| 1885 | LS2 | 3B | 97 | 0 | 105 | 181 | 59 | 17 |
| 1885 | LS2 | P | 7 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1886 | LS2 | OF | 5 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1886 | LS2 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1887 | LS2 | OF | 10 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1887 | LS2 | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1887 | CL3 | 3B | 62 | 0 | 85 | 137 | 31 | 18 |
| 1887 | CL3 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1888 | LS2 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1890 | RC2 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 27 |
| Third Base | 212 |
| Shortstop | 11 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 13 |
Phil Reccius: the record in brief
The profile opens with Phil Reccius's first major league game on September 25, 1882; the last one listed came on July 5, 1890. The team column moves through the Louisville Eclipse (1882 through 1884), the Louisville Colonels (1885 through 1888), the Cleveland Blues (1887), and the Rochester Broncos (1890). At 5 feet, 9 inches and 163 pounds, Reccius is listed as a third baseman. Reccius was born on June 7, 1862, in Louisville, KY, USA. Reccius died on February 15, 1903, in Louisville, KY, USA. Phil Reccius was the playing name; the full given name is Philip.
Reccius collected 225 hits in 975 at bats across 261 games, good for a .231 batting average, plus 4 home runs and 99 RBI. The on-base percentage is .280 and the slugging percentage .305, for an OPS of .585. Set against a .251 league average for the same years, Reccius's .231 average sits 8.2% below it. The hits column peaks at 97, in 1885. Reccius drove in a season-high 38 runs in 1885.
Frequently Asked Questions about Phil Reccius
- What years did Phil Reccius play?
- Phil Reccius played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1890.
- Was Phil Reccius a pitcher?
- Both. Phil Reccius pitched in 27 games, going 6-12 with a 3.26 ERA, but spent most of his career as a Third Baseman.
- How many home runs did Phil Reccius hit?
- Phil Reccius hit 4 career home runs with 225 hits.
- What teams did Phil Reccius play for?
- Phil Reccius played for 3 teams: the Louisville Colonels (1882–1888), the Cleveland Blues (1887), and the Rochester Broncos (1890).
- What were Phil Reccius's career stats?
- In 261 games, Phil Reccius had 225 hits, 4 home runs, 99 RBI, 117 runs, and 12 stolen bases, with a .231 batting average. As a pitcher, in 27 games, he went 6-12 with a 3.26 ERA, 56 strikeouts, 179.1 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Phil Reccius play?
- Phil Reccius played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Phil Reccius and how much did he weigh?
- Phil Reccius was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 163 pounds.
- How many home runs did Phil Reccius hit each season?
- Phil Reccius's home runs by season: 0 in 1882, 0 in 1883, 3 in 1884, 1 in 1885, 0 in 1886, 0 in 1887, 0 in 1888, and 0 in 1890. His most in one season was 3, in 1884.
- What was Phil Reccius's career batting average?
- Phil Reccius batted .231 over his career, with 225 hits in 975 at bats.
- How many RBI did Phil Reccius have?
- Phil Reccius drove in 99 runs in his career.
- What was Phil Reccius's career ERA?
- Phil Reccius finished with a 3.26 career ERA, going 6-12 with 56 strikeouts.
- Is Phil Reccius in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Phil Reccius has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.