Ken Richardson

Ken Richardson was born in 1915 and played as a professional baseball player during the early to mid-1940s. His career spanned from 1942 until May 2, 1946, a period marked by the challenges of World War II, which significantly impacted Major League Baseball. Richardson, primarily a position player, appeared in a total of 12 games during his brief stint in the big leagues. Throughout his career, Richardson recorded 4 hits, contributing to a batting average of .114. While he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 2 runs and did not attempt any stolen bases. His time in the league was limited, but it coincided with an era when many players were serving in the military, leading to a unique landscape in baseball as teams often relied on less experienced talent to fill their rosters. Despite the brevity of his career, Richardson remains a part of baseball history as a player who participated in the game during this tumultuous time.