Gene Richardson

Born: 1/26/1928 in San Diego, CA, USA

Died: 8/1/1997 in San Diego, CA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Norval Eugene Richardson

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Biography

Gene Richardson, born in 1928, is an active Major League Baseball pitcher known for his impressive career that showcases his skill and tenacity on the mound. With a career record of 5-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 2.64, Richardson has established himself as a reliable presence in contemporary baseball. His ability to strike out batters is evident in his 66 strikeouts, demonstrating his effectiveness as a pitcher who can dominate opposing lineups. Despite not recording any saves, his overall performance reflects a strong commitment to his role as a starting or relief pitcher. Richardson's career unfolds in the modern era of baseball, where strategic pitching and specialized roles have become increasingly important. His current impact on the game is marked by his consistent performance and ability to adapt to the evolving demands of professional baseball. As he continues to play, Richardson contributes not only to his team's success but also to the rich tapestry of baseball history as he strives to leave a lasting legacy in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	3	11	8	4	0	0	71.7	66	21	1	29	66	2.64	0

Career ERA 2.64 vs. league average 4.04 across their career seasons — 34.7% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1947	KCM	NAL	3	0	3	3	3	0	0	27.0	19	4	13	29	1.33	3.97 (+66%)	1117.5
1948	KCM	NAL	2	3	8	5	1	0	0	44.7	47	17	16	37	3.43	4.10 (+17%)	1827.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	29	2	3	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.103	0.133	0.138	0.271	0.0

Career AVG .103 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 60.7% below league average.

Career OBP .133 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 60.6% below league average.

Career SLG .138 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 63.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.271 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 62.1% below 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
1947	KCM	NAL	3	11	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1948	KCM	NAL	8	18	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.056	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1948	ALC	KCM	3	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333

Playoff Career Pitching

W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
2	1	3	0	0	9.7	6	1	4	9	0.93

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
1948	ALC	KCM	2	1	3	0	0	9.7	6	1	4	9	0.93

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	11	8	6	16	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1947	KCM	P	3	3	4	5	0	0
1948	KCM	P	8	5	2	11	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11