Danny Richardson
Born: 1/25/1863 in Elmira, NY, USA
Died: 9/15/1926 in New York, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-05-22 | Final Game: 1894-09-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Daniel Richardson
Biography
Danny Richardson was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1884 to 1894. Born in 1863, he made a name for himself during the late 19th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches of modern baseball. Over the course of his career, Richardson amassed a record of 7 wins and 3 losses, boasting a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.24. His ability to control the game was evident in his 38 strikeouts, showcasing his skill on the mound, although he did not record any saves during his time in the league.
Richardson played during a transformative era in baseball, where the game began to evolve with the introduction of new strategies and styles of play. While he may not have been the most prolific pitcher of his time, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant within the context of the game's development. His career, which concluded in 1894, left a mark on the sport as it continued to grow and attract larger audiences, paving the way for future generations of pitchers.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 | 91 | 36 | 1 | 30 | 38 | 3.24 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | NY1 | NL | 7 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 75.0 | 58 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 2.40 | -16.8 |
| 1886 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 33 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 5.76 | -132.7 |
| 1887 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1131 | 4451 | 676 | 1129 | 149 | 52 | 32 | 558 | 225 | 283 | 289 | 0.254 | 0.301 | 0.332 | 0.633 | -6011.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | NY1 | NL | 74 | 277 | 36 | 70 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 16 | 17 | 0.253 | -24.4 |
| 1885 | NY1 | NL | 49 | 198 | 26 | 52 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 0.263 | 98.6 |
| 1886 | NY1 | NL | 68 | 237 | 43 | 55 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 0.232 | -346.6 |
| 1887 | NY1 | NL | 122 | 450 | 79 | 125 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 62 | 41 | 36 | 25 | 0.278 | 180.3 |
| 1888 | NY1 | NL | 135 | 561 | 82 | 127 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 61 | 35 | 15 | 35 | 0.226 | -851.5 |
| 1889 | NY1 | NL | 125 | 497 | 88 | 139 | 22 | 8 | 7 | 100 | 32 | 46 | 37 | 0.280 | 600.8 |
| 1890 | NYP | PL | 123 | 528 | 102 | 135 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 80 | 37 | 37 | 19 | 0.256 | -806.8 |
| 1891 | NY1 | NL | 123 | 516 | 85 | 139 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 51 | 28 | 33 | 27 | 0.269 | -353.6 |
| 1892 | WAS | NL | 142 | 551 | 48 | 132 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 58 | 25 | 25 | 45 | 0.240 | -1370.7 |
| 1893 | BRO | NL | 54 | 206 | 36 | 46 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 0.223 | -961.4 |
| 1894 | LS3 | NL | 116 | 430 | 51 | 109 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 40 | 8 | 35 | 31 | 0.253 | -2175.8 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 71 | 14 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 0.239 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | WS | NY1 | 9 | 35 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0.314 |
| 1888 | WS | NY1 | 9 | 36 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 0.167 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 644 | 0 | 1697 | 2140 | 245 | 278 |
| 3B | 42 | 0 | 43 | 87 | 13 | 3 |
| OF | 141 | 0 | 206 | 30 | 17 | 3 |
| P | 15 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| SS | 300 | 0 | 685 | 1062 | 167 | 150 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | NY1 | SS | 19 | 0 | 33 | 34 | 14 | 6 |
| 1884 | NY1 | OF | 55 | 0 | 77 | 20 | 10 | 3 |
| 1885 | NY1 | P | 9 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1885 | NY1 | 3B | 21 | 0 | 15 | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| 1885 | NY1 | OF | 22 | 0 | 35 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1886 | NY1 | P | 5 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1886 | NY1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1886 | NY1 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1886 | NY1 | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1886 | NY1 | OF | 64 | 0 | 94 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| 1887 | NY1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1887 | NY1 | 2B | 108 | 0 | 257 | 384 | 50 | 46 |
| 1887 | NY1 | 3B | 14 | 0 | 16 | 29 | 9 | 1 |
| 1888 | NY1 | 2B | 135 | 0 | 321 | 423 | 46 | 43 |
| 1889 | NY1 | 2B | 125 | 0 | 332 | 416 | 53 | 60 |
| 1890 | NYP | 2B | 56 | 0 | 148 | 167 | 26 | 21 |
| 1890 | NYP | SS | 68 | 0 | 153 | 263 | 46 | 33 |
| 1891 | NY1 | 2B | 114 | 0 | 323 | 429 | 38 | 60 |
| 1891 | NY1 | SS | 9 | 0 | 35 | 32 | 8 | 4 |
| 1892 | WAS | 2B | 49 | 0 | 163 | 183 | 17 | 24 |
| 1892 | WAS | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1892 | WAS | SS | 93 | 0 | 225 | 355 | 43 | 45 |
| 1893 | BRO | 2B | 46 | 0 | 115 | 107 | 12 | 18 |
| 1893 | BRO | 3B | 5 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1893 | BRO | SS | 3 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| 1894 | LS3 | 2B | 10 | 0 | 35 | 28 | 3 | 5 |
| 1894 | LS3 | SS | 107 | 0 | 232 | 360 | 54 | 59 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 15 |
| Second Base | 644 |
| Third Base | 42 |
| Shortstop | 300 |
| Left Field | 41 |
| Center Field | 51 |
| Right Field | 51 |