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 |
Lee Richard: the record in brief
Lee Richard's major league career runs from a debut on April 7, 1971 to a final game on October 3, 1976. The team column moves through the Chicago White Sox (1971 through 1975) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1976). At 5-foot-11 and 165 pounds, Richard is listed as a shortstop. Richard batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is September 18, 1948, in Lafayette, LA, USA. The bio records the death on August 6, 2023, in Waco, TX, USA. On the record, Lee Richard was born Lee Edward Richard.
Across 239 games at the plate, Richard's career line reads 103 hits in 492 at bats for a .209 average, along with 2 homers and 29 runs batted in. Richard's career OPS of .530 combines a .259 on-base mark with .270 slugging. Richard's .209 average ran 17.2% below the .253 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 22.6% below league average (.530 against .685). 1971 produced Richard's most hits, 60 of them for the Chicago White Sox.
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 teams did Lee Richard play for?
- Lee Richard played for 2 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1971–1972, 1974–1975) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1976).
- What were Lee Richard's career stats?
- In 239 games, Lee Richard had 103 hits, 2 home runs, 29 RBI, 71 runs, and 12 stolen bases, with a .209 batting average.
- What position did Lee Richard play?
- Lee Richard played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lee Richard and how much did he weigh?
- Lee Richard was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Lee Richard hit each season?
- Lee Richard's home runs by season: 2 in 1971, 0 in 1972, 0 in 1974, 0 in 1975, and 0 in 1976. His most in one season was 2, in 1971.
- 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.