Rick Reichardt
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1964-1974)
Rick Reichardt was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1974 for 5 teams, including the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, a span of 11 seasons. In 997 career games, he hit .261 with 864 hits, 116 home runs, and 445 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 5,964.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1964-09-01
- Last Game
- 1974-04-09
Full name: Frederic Carl Reichardt
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 997 | 3,307 | 391 | 864 | 109 | 24 | 116 | 445 | 40 | 263 | 672 | .261 | .326 | .414 | .740 | 5,964 |
Career AVG .261 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .326 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .414 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — +12.5% above league average.
Career OPS .740 vs. league average .683 across their career seasons — +8.3% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | LAA | AL | 11 | 37 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | .162 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1965 | CAL | AL | 20 | 75 | 8 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 12 | .267 | .245 (+9%) | .310 (+3%) | .371 (-3%) | .682 (avg) | 3.8 |
| 1966 | CAL | AL | 89 | 319 | 48 | 92 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 44 | 8 | 27 | 61 | .288 | .248 (+16%) | .309 (+18%) | .376 (+27%) | .685 (+23%) | 1412.8 |
| 1967 | CAL | AL | 146 | 498 | 56 | 132 | 14 | 2 | 17 | 69 | 5 | 35 | 90 | .265 | .242 (+9%) | .306 (+5%) | .357 (+13%) | .663 (+9%) | 829.1 |
| 1968 | CAL | AL | 151 | 534 | 62 | 136 | 20 | 3 | 21 | 73 | 8 | 42 | 118 | .255 | .236 (+8%) | .298 (+10%) | .340 (+24%) | .638 (+17%) | 1716.7 |
| 1969 | CAL | AL | 137 | 493 | 60 | 125 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 68 | 3 | 43 | 100 | .254 | .248 (+2%) | .320 (avg) | .369 (+1%) | .689 (avg) | -7.6 |
| 1970 | CAL | AL | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1970 | WS2 | AL | 107 | 277 | 42 | 70 | 14 | 2 | 15 | 46 | 2 | 23 | 69 | .253 | .253 (avg) | .325 (+1%) | .385 (+25%) | .711 (+14%) | 0.0 |
| 1971 | CHA | AL | 138 | 496 | 53 | 138 | 14 | 2 | 19 | 62 | 5 | 37 | 90 | .278 | .249 (+12%) | .316 (+6%) | .365 (+18%) | .682 (+12%) | 1100.6 |
| 1972 | CHA | AL | 101 | 291 | 31 | 73 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 43 | 2 | 28 | 63 | .251 | .243 (+3%) | .310 (+3%) | .353 (+16%) | .664 (+10%) | 463.1 |
| 1973 | CHA | AL | 46 | 153 | 15 | 42 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 29 | .275 | .256 (+7%) | .325 (-3%) | .378 (+5%) | .703 (+1%) | 6.9 |
| 1973 | KCA | AL | 41 | 127 | 15 | 28 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 11 | 28 | .220 | .256 (-14%) | .325 (-14%) | .378 (-4%) | .703 (-9%) | 6.9 |
| 1974 | KCA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 997 | 3,307 | 391 | 864 | 109 | 24 | 116 | 445 | 40 | 263 | 672 | .261 | — | — | — | — | 5,532 | ||
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 (997 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 518 | 1691 | 212 | 455 | 60 | 237 | .269 |
| Away | 479 | 1616 | 179 | 409 | 56 | 209 | .253 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-04-09 | KCR | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-29 | KCR | TEX | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973-09-27 | KCR | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-25 | KCR | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973-09-23 | KCR | TEX | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1973-09-22 | KCR | TEX | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-21 | KCR | CHW | L | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973-09-14 | KCR | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973-09-10 | KCR | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1973-09-09 | KCR | LAA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 12 | 9 | 76 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 882 | 831 | 1545 | 49 | 29 | 14 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | LAA | OF | 11 | 10 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | CAL | OF | 20 | 20 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | CAL | OF | 87 | 84 | 153 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| 1967 | CAL | OF | 138 | 133 | 254 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 1968 | CAL | OF | 148 | 146 | 267 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| 1969 | CAL | 1B | 3 | 3 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969 | CAL | OF | 136 | 132 | 244 | 13 | 5 | 4 |
| 1970 | CAL | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | WS2 | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | WS2 | OF | 79 | 60 | 134 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | CHA | 1B | 9 | 6 | 50 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 1971 | CHA | OF | 128 | 122 | 203 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 1972 | CHA | OF | 90 | 87 | 157 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1973 | CHA | OF | 37 | 31 | 61 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973 | KCA | OF | 7 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 12 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 712 |
| Center Field | 160 |
| Right Field | 41 |
| Designated Hitter | 37 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin at Madison | Madison | WI | 1963, 1964 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 21th | 4.0 | 280 | 0 |
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Rick Reichardt: the record in brief
Rick Reichardt played a first major league game on September 1, 1964 and a last one on April 9, 1974. Reichardt played for the Los Angeles Angels (1964), the California Angels (1965 through 1970), the Washington Senators (1970), the Chicago White Sox (1971 to 1973), and the Kansas City Royals (1973 through 1974). Born on March 16, 1943, in Madison, WI, USA, Reichardt is listed as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds. Reichardt's full given name, per the bio, is Frederic Carl Reichardt.
In 997 games and 3,307 at bats, Reichardt batted .261 with 864 hits; the totals also include 116 home runs, 445 RBI, and 40 stolen bases. Reichardt's career OPS of .740 combines a .326 on-base mark with .414 slugging. Against a .249 league average for those years, Reichardt's .261 average was near the norm. 1968 was Reichardt's biggest home run year, with 21. The highest hit total in a season was 138, in 1971.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rick Reichardt
- What years did Rick Reichardt play?
- Rick Reichardt played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1974.
- Was Rick Reichardt a pitcher?
- No. Rick Reichardt was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Rick Reichardt hit?
- Rick Reichardt hit 116 career home runs with 864 hits.
- What teams did Rick Reichardt play for?
- Rick Reichardt played for 4 teams: the California Angels (1964–1970), the Washington Senators (1970), the Chicago White Sox (1971–1973), and the Kansas City Royals (1973–1974).
- What were Rick Reichardt's career stats?
- In 997 games, Rick Reichardt had 864 hits, 116 home runs, 445 RBI, 391 runs, and 40 stolen bases, with a .261 batting average.
- What position did Rick Reichardt play?
- Rick Reichardt played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rick Reichardt and how much did he weigh?
- Rick Reichardt was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 210 pounds.
- How many home runs did Rick Reichardt hit each season?
- Rick Reichardt's home runs by season: 0 in 1964, 1 in 1965, 16 in 1966, 17 in 1967, 21 in 1968, 13 in 1969, 15 in 1970, 19 in 1971, 8 in 1972, 6 in 1973, and 0 in 1974. His most in one season was 21, in 1968.
- What was Rick Reichardt's career batting average?
- Rick Reichardt batted .261 over his career, with 864 hits in 3,307 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rick Reichardt have?
- Rick Reichardt drove in 445 runs in his career.
- Is Rick Reichardt in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rick Reichardt has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.