Danny Richardson, baseball player, 1884-1894

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

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

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

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