Jeff Richardson
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989-1993)
Jeff Richardson was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1993 for the Cincinnati Reds, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 5 seasons. In 74 career games, he hit .176 with 27 hits, 2 home runs, and 13 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-07-14
- Last Game
- 1993-05-28
Full name: Jeffrey Scott Richardson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 153 | 13 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 29 | .176 | .235 | .255 | .490 | -597 |
Career AVG .176 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 31.7% below league average.
Career OBP .235 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.
Career SLG .255 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.
Career OPS .490 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — 31.3% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CIN | NL | 53 | 125 | 10 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 23 | .168 | .254 (-34%) | .319 (-27%) | .375 (-34%) | .694 (-31%) | -596.6 |
| 1991 | PIT | NL | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | BOS | AL | 15 | 24 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .208 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 74 | 153 | 13 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 29 | .176 | — | — | — | — | -597 | ||
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 (74 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 43 | 83 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 5 | .133 |
| Away | 31 | 70 | 9 | 16 | 1 | 8 | .229 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-05-28 | BOS | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-05-20 | BOS | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-05-19 | BOS | TOR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-05-14 | BOS | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-05-10 | BOS | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-05-08 | BOS | MIL | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-05-07 | BOS | MIL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-05-06 | BOS | OAK | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-04-19 | BOS | CHW | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993-04-18 | BOS | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 8 |
| Third Base | 12 |
| Shortstop | 46 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
Jeff Richardson's recorded salaries total $288,000 over 3 seasons, 1989 to 1993. Richardson's career, 1989 to 1993, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | BOS | AL | $115,000 |
| 1991 | PIT | NL | $105,000 |
| 1989 | CIN | NL | $68,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $288,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock | AR | 1984 |
| Louisiana Tech University | Ruston | LA | 1985, 1986 |
Jeff Richardson: the record in brief
July 14, 1989 and May 28, 1993 bracket Jeff Richardson's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Cincinnati Reds (1989), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1991), and the Boston Red Sox (1993). Richardson played primarily as a shortstop and batted and threw right-handed. Born on August 26, 1965, in Grand Island, NE, USA, Richardson was listed at 6-foot-2 and 175 pounds. Jeff Richardson was the playing name; the full given name is Jeffrey Scott.
Richardson's career batting table shows 74 games, 153 at bats and 27 hits, a .176 average; the totals also include 2 home runs and 13 RBI. Richardson got on base at a .235 rate and slugged .255 (.490 OPS). The league as a whole hit .258 across Richardson's seasons, which puts the .176 career mark 31.7% below average. In OPS terms, Richardson's .490 stands 31.3% below the league's .713. No season topped the 21 hits of 1989. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .168 in 1989, did not top the league's .254.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Richardson
- What years did Jeff Richardson play?
- Jeff Richardson played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1993.
- Was Jeff Richardson a pitcher?
- No. Jeff Richardson was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Jeff Richardson hit?
- Jeff Richardson hit 2 career home runs with 27 hits.
- What teams did Jeff Richardson play for?
- Jeff Richardson played for 3 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1989), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1991), and the Boston Red Sox (1993).
- What were Jeff Richardson's career stats?
- In 74 games, Jeff Richardson had 27 hits, 2 home runs, 13 RBI, 13 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .176 batting average.
- How much did Jeff Richardson earn in his career?
- Jeff Richardson's recorded salaries total $288,000 over 3 seasons, 1989 to 1993. Richardson's career, 1989 to 1993, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Jeff Richardson's salary?
- Jeff Richardson's last recorded salary was $115,000, in 1993. His highest recorded salary was $115,000, in 1993, and his lowest was $68,000, in 1989. The Salary History table lists each season from 1989 to 1993.
- What position did Jeff Richardson play?
- Jeff Richardson played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jeff Richardson and how much did he weigh?
- Jeff Richardson was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jeff Richardson hit each season?
- Jeff Richardson's home runs by season: 2 in 1989, 0 in 1991, and 0 in 1993. His most in one season was 2, in 1989.
- What was Jeff Richardson's career batting average?
- Jeff Richardson batted .176 over his career, with 27 hits in 153 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jeff Richardson have?
- Jeff Richardson drove in 13 runs in his career.
- Is Jeff Richardson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff Richardson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.