Bill Richardson
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1901)
Bill Richardson was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1901 for the St. Louis Cardinals. In 15 career games, he hit .212 with 11 hits, 2 home runs, and 7 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 200 lb
- Died
- 11/6/1949 in Sullivan, IN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1901-09-20
- Last Game
- 1901-10-06
Full name: William Henry Richardson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 52 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 8 | .212 | .293 | .365 | .658 | -31 |
Career AVG .212 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.
Career OBP .293 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.
Career SLG .365 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .658 vs. league average .686 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | SLN | NL | 15 | 52 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 8 | .212 | .271 (-22%) | .326 (-10%) | .359 (+2%) | .686 (-4%) | -31.2 |
| Career · 1 season | 15 | 52 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 8 | .212 | — | — | — | — | -31 | ||
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 (15 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 46 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 7 | .217 |
| Away | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901-10-06 | STL | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-10-06 | STL | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-09-30 | STL | NY1 | W | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1901-09-30 | STL | NY1 | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-29 | STL | NY1 | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-29 | STL | NY1 | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-28 | STL | PHI | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-09-27 | STL | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-26 | STL | PHI | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-09-25 | STL | BSN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 15 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Richardson
- Was Bill Richardson a pitcher?
- No. Bill Richardson was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bill Richardson hit?
- Bill Richardson hit 2 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What was Bill Richardson's career batting average?
- Bill Richardson batted .212 over his career, with 11 hits in 52 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bill Richardson have?
- Bill Richardson drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Bill Richardson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Richardson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Bill Richardson play for?
- Bill Richardson played for the St. Louis Cardinals.