Lee Richard
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1971-1976)
Lee Richard was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1976 for the Chicago White Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 6 seasons. In 239 career games, he hit .209 with 103 hits, 2 home runs, and 29 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- Died
- 8/6/2023 in Waco, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1971-04-07
- Last Game
- 1976-10-03
Full name: Lee Edward Richard
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 239 | 492 | 71 | 103 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 29 | 12 | 33 | 77 | .209 | .259 | .270 | .530 | -1,422 |
Career AVG .209 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.
Career OBP .259 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.
Career SLG .270 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.
Career OPS .530 vs. league average .685 across their career seasons — 22.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | CHA | AL | 87 | 260 | 38 | 60 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 8 | 20 | 46 | .231 | .249 (-7%) | .316 (-10%) | .365 (-17%) | .682 (-13%) | -548.2 |
| 1972 | CHA | AL | 11 | 29 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | .241 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | CHA | AL | 32 | 67 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 8 | .164 | .256 (-36%) | .324 (-31%) | .369 (-51%) | .693 (-42%) | -427.4 |
| 1975 | CHA | AL | 43 | 45 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 7 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | SLN | NL | 66 | 91 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 9 | .176 | .255 (-31%) | .320 (-34%) | .360 (-27%) | .681 (-30%) | -446.2 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 239 | 492 | 71 | 103 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 29 | 12 | 33 | 77 | .209 | — | — | — | — | -1,422 | ||
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 (239 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 121 | 227 | 37 | 46 | 1 | 7 | .203 |
| Away | 118 | 265 | 34 | 57 | 1 | 22 | .215 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-10-03 | STL | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-10-03 | STL | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-09-29 | STL | PHI | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-09-23 | STL | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-09-21 | STL | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-09-19 | STL | WSN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-09-14 | STL | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-09-12 | STL | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-09-10 | STL | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-09-06 | STL | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 34 | 24 | 68 | 68 | 5 | 16 |
| 3B | 25 | 8 | 9 | 30 | 5 | 2 |
| OF | 23 | 14 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| SS | 96 | 68 | 114 | 257 | 31 | 44 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | CHA | OF | 16 | 8 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | CHA | SS | 68 | 54 | 87 | 210 | 26 | 30 |
| 1972 | CHA | OF | 6 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972 | CHA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | CHA | 2B | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 1974 | CHA | 3B | 12 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 5 | 2 |
| 1974 | CHA | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | CHA | SS | 6 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 7 |
| 1975 | CHA | 2B | 5 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | CHA | 3B | 12 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | CHA | SS | 9 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 1 | 3 |
| 1976 | SLN | 2B | 26 | 19 | 59 | 59 | 3 | 14 |
| 1976 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | SLN | SS | 12 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 34 |
| Third Base | 25 |
| Shortstop | 98 |
| Center Field | 22 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 12 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern University and A&M College | Baton Rouge | LA | 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Lee Richard
- What years did Lee Richard play?
- Lee Richard played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1976.
- Was Lee Richard a pitcher?
- No. Lee Richard was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Lee Richard hit?
- Lee Richard hit 2 career home runs with 103 hits.
- What was Lee Richard's career batting average?
- Lee Richard batted .209 over his career, with 103 hits in 492 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lee Richard have?
- Lee Richard drove in 29 runs in his career.
- Is Lee Richard in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lee Richard has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.