Gordie Richardson
Born: 7/19/1938 in Colquitt, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1964-07-26 | Final Game: 1966-06-05
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Gordon Clark Richardson
Biography
Gordie Richardson, born in 1938, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the mid-1960s. He played from July 26, 1964, to June 5, 1966, showcasing his skills primarily as a relief pitcher. Over the course of his career, Richardson recorded a win-loss record of 6-6 and achieved an earned run average (ERA) of 4.04. He struck out 86 batters and earned 4 saves, contributing to his team's efforts in a competitive era of baseball.
Richardson's playing style reflected the transition in baseball during the 1960s, a period characterized by the emergence of more specialized roles within pitching staffs. His ability to come out of the bullpen provided teams with a reliable option in high-pressure situations. Despite a brief career, Richardson's contributions to the game during a time when pitchers were increasingly valued for their versatility left a lasting impression on fans and players alike.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 69 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 118.0 | 105 | 53 | 14 | 37 | 86 | 4.04 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | STL | NL | 4 | 2 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 47.0 | 40 | 12 | 15 | 28 | 2.30 | - |
| 1965 | NYN | NL | 2 | 2 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 52.3 | 41 | 22 | 16 | 43 | 3.78 | 464.2 |
| 1966 | NYN | NL | 0 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18.7 | 24 | 19 | 6 | 15 | 9.16 | -1530.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0.048 | 0.130 | 0.048 | 0.178 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | STL | NL | 19 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | NYN | NL | 35 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | NYN | NL | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | WS | SLN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 40.50 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | WS | SLN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 40.50 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 69 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | SLN | P | 19 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | NYN | P | 35 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | NYN | P | 15 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 69 |