Bill Richardson, baseball player, 1901-1901

Bill Richardson

Born: 1/24/1878 in Salem, IN, USA

Died: 11/6/1949 in Sullivan, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-09-20 | Final Game: 1901-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: William Henry Richardson

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Biography

Bill Richardson, born in 1878, was a professional baseball player who played in the early 20th century, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. His career spanned from September 20, 1901, to October 6, 1901, during which he appeared in 15 games as a position player. While his time in Major League Baseball was brief, Richardson made a notable impact with his performance at the plate, recording 11 hits, including 2 home runs, and driving in 7 runs. Despite his batting average of .212 and only 1 stolen base, Richardson's contribution to the game during its formative years should not be overlooked. He played in an era where every hit and run mattered significantly in the competitive landscape of baseball, and his ability to hit for power, as evidenced by his 2 home runs, showcased the emerging offensive potential that would define future generations of players. Richardson's legacy remains a part of baseball history, representing the determination and spirit of players during the early days of the sport.

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 0.212 0.293 0.365 0.658 -32.2

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 0.658 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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 STL NL 15 52 7 11 2 0 2 7 1 6 8 0.212 .271 (-22%) .326 (-10%) .359 (+2%) .686 (-4%) -32.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 15 0 154 5 3 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1901 SLN 1B 15 0 154 5 3 7

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 15