Nolen Richardson
Born: 1/18/1903 in Chattanooga, TN, USA
Died: 9/25/1951 in Athens, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1929-04-16 | Final Game: 1939-04-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Clifford Nolen Richardson
Biography
Nolen Richardson was a professional baseball player born in 1903, who had a career spanning from 1929 to April 17, 1939. As a position player, Richardson showcased his skills in 168 games, where he recorded 117 hits and accumulated 45 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .247. Known for his speed on the basepaths, he successfully stole 8 bases during his time in the league.
Playing during a transitional period in baseball history, Richardson's career unfolded in the late 1920s through the late 1930s, a time when the sport was beginning to move away from the deadball era and embrace more offensive play. Although he did not hit any home runs, his contributions as a reliable fielder and base runner were significant to his teams. Richardson's legacy reflects the spirit of the era, characterized by gritty play and the foundation building for future generations of baseball talent.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168 | 473 | 39 | 117 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 45 | 8 | 23 | 22 | 0.247 | 0.282 | 0.309 | 0.591 | -1305.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | DET | AL | 13 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0.190 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | DET | AL | 38 | 148 | 13 | 40 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0.270 | -292.7 |
| 1932 | DET | AL | 69 | 155 | 13 | 34 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 0.219 | -773.8 |
| 1935 | NYY | AL | 12 | 46 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.217 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | CIN | NL | 35 | 100 | 8 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.290 | -238.5 |
| 1939 | CIN | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 103 | 0 | 82 | 167 | 8 | 10 |
| SS | 65 | 0 | 103 | 135 | 15 | 21 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | DET | SS | 13 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 2 |
| 1931 | DET | 3B | 38 | 0 | 31 | 75 | 6 | 2 |
| 1932 | DET | 3B | 65 | 0 | 51 | 92 | 2 | 8 |
| 1932 | DET | SS | 4 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1935 | NYA | SS | 12 | 0 | 23 | 24 | 4 | 4 |
| 1938 | CIN | SS | 35 | 0 | 56 | 87 | 5 | 13 |
| 1939 | CIN | SS | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 105 |
| Shortstop | 63 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | Athens | GA | 1924, 1925, 1926 |