Dustin Richardson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2009-2010)
Dustin Richardson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2010 for the Boston Red Sox, a span of 2 seasons. Across 29 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 3.31 ERA and 12 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'6" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2009-09-28
- Last Game
- 2010-10-02
Full name: Dustin A. Richardson
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 4.15 | 4.08 (-2%) | -849.8 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.1 | 18 | 6 | 15 | 12 | 3.31 | — | -850 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | BOS | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | BOS | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (58 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 9.1 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 3.86 |
| Away | 11 | 7.0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2.57 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-02 | BOS | NYY | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-28 | BOS | CHW | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-10 | BOS | OAK | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010-09-07 | BOS | TBR | — | 0.0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-06 | BOS | TBR | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-05 | BOS | CHW | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-04 | BOS | CHW | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010-08-15 | BOS | TEX | — | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-08-13 | BOS | TEX | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010-08-11 | BOS | TOR | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 29 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock | TX | 2005, 2006 |
Dustin Richardson: the record in brief
The profile opens with Dustin Richardson's first major league game on September 28, 2009; the last one listed came on October 2, 2010. Richardson's only club in the season tables is the Boston Red Sox. Richardson, a pitcher by primary position, batted and threw left-handed. The recorded size is 6-foot-6 and 220 pounds. The birth record reads January 9, 1984, in Newton, KS, USA. Dustin Richardson was the playing name; the full given name is Dustin A.
Across 29 games (0 starts), Richardson recorded 0 wins against 0 losses with a 3.31 ERA. Richardson had 12 strikeouts. The leagues Richardson pitched in allowed 4.20 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 21.3% better than average. In 2010, one of the busiest seasons, Richardson posted a 4.15 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.08.
Richardson's college years, 2005 and 2006, were spent at Texas Tech University. Retrosheet box scores cover 58 of Richardson's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Richardson appears at one position only: pitcher, in 29 games. On the mound, Richardson's fielding totals are 1 putouts, 0 assists and 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dustin Richardson
- What years did Dustin Richardson play?
- Dustin Richardson played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2010.
- Was Dustin Richardson a pitcher?
- Yes. Dustin Richardson pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 12 strikeouts.
- What teams did Dustin Richardson play for?
- Dustin Richardson played for one team, the Boston Red Sox (2009–2010).
- What were Dustin Richardson's career stats?
- In 29 games, Dustin Richardson went 0-0 with a 3.31 ERA, 12 strikeouts, and 16.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Dustin Richardson play?
- Dustin Richardson played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dustin Richardson and how much did he weigh?
- Dustin Richardson was listed at 6 feet 6 inches and 220 pounds.
- What was Dustin Richardson's career ERA?
- Dustin Richardson finished with a 3.31 career ERA, going 0-0 with 12 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Dustin Richardson have?
- Dustin Richardson recorded 12 career strikeouts.
- Is Dustin Richardson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dustin Richardson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.