Ken Richardson
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1942-1946)
Ken Richardson was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1946 for the Philadelphia Athletics and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 5 seasons. In 12 career games, he hit .114 with 4 hits and 2 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 187 lb
- Died
- 12/7/1987 in Woodland Hills, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1942-04-14
- Last Game
- 1946-05-02
Full name: Kenneth Franklin Richardson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 35 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .114 | .162 | .143 | .305 | 0 |
Career AVG .114 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 55.2% below league average.
Career OBP .162 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 50.3% below league average.
Career SLG .143 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 59.7% below league average.
Career OPS .305 vs. league average .680 across their career seasons — 55.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | PHA | AL | 6 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .067 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1946 | PHI | NL | 6 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 12 | 35 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .114 | — | — | — | — | 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 (12 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .250 |
| Away | 10 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .074 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-05-02 | PHI | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-04-30 | PHI | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946-04-28 | PHI | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-04-28 | PHI | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-04-24 | PHI | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-04-23 | PHI | NY1 | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1942-04-25 | PHA | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-04-23 | PHA | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1942-04-22 | PHA | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-04-16 | PHA | BOS | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Ken Richardson: the record in brief
The profile opens with Ken Richardson's first major league game on April 14, 1942; the last one listed came on May 2, 1946. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Athletics (1942) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1946). Born on May 2, 1915, in Orleans, IN, USA, Richardson is listed as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 5-foot-10 and 187 pounds. Richardson's death is recorded on December 7, 1987, in Woodland Hills, CA, USA. Ken Richardson was the playing name; the full given name is Kenneth Franklin.
Richardson finished with 4 hits from 35 at bats in 12 games, which works out to .114; the totals also include 2 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .162 and the slugging percentage .143, for an OPS of .305. Richardson's .114 average ran 55.2% below the .255 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .305 to a league .680, 55.2% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 3, in 1946. The best average in the busiest seasons was .150, in 1946.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ken Richardson
- What years did Ken Richardson play?
- Ken Richardson played in Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1946.
- Was Ken Richardson a pitcher?
- No. Ken Richardson was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ken Richardson hit?
- Ken Richardson hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Ken Richardson play for?
- Ken Richardson played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1942) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1946).
- What were Ken Richardson's career stats?
- In 12 games, Ken Richardson had 4 hits, 2 RBI, and 2 runs, with a .114 batting average.
- What position did Ken Richardson play?
- Ken Richardson played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ken Richardson and how much did he weigh?
- Ken Richardson was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 187 pounds.
- What was Ken Richardson's career batting average?
- Ken Richardson batted .114 over his career, with 4 hits in 35 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ken Richardson have?
- Ken Richardson drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Ken Richardson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ken Richardson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.