Mike Richardt
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980-1984)
Mike Richardt was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1984 for the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros, a span of 5 seasons. In 185 career games, he hit .226 with 131 hits, 4 home runs, and 60 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
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-08-30
- Last Game
- 1984-09-30
Full name: Michael Anthony Richardt
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | 580 | 46 | 131 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 60 | 11 | 27 | 62 | .226 | .259 | .276 | .535 | -2,187 |
Career AVG .226 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.
Career OBP .259 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.
Career SLG .276 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.
Career OPS .535 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — 24.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | TEX | AL | 22 | 71 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .225 | .264 (-15%) | .326 (-28%) | .387 (-35%) | .714 (-31%) | -352.3 |
| 1982 | TEX | AL | 119 | 402 | 34 | 97 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 43 | 9 | 23 | 42 | .241 | .261 (-8%) | .324 (-13%) | .388 (-26%) | .712 (-20%) | -1259.4 |
| 1983 | TEX | AL | 22 | 83 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 11 | .157 | .260 (-40%) | .324 (-46%) | .389 (-38%) | .714 (-42%) | -575.1 |
| 1984 | TEX | AL | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | HOU | NL | 16 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 185 | 580 | 46 | 131 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 60 | 11 | 27 | 62 | .226 | — | — | — | — | -2,187 | ||
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 (185 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 87 | 259 | 22 | 57 | 1 | 23 | .220 |
| Away | 98 | 321 | 24 | 74 | 3 | 37 | .231 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-09-30 | HOU | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-29 | HOU | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-26 | HOU | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-24 | HOU | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-22 | HOU | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-21 | HOU | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-09-20 | HOU | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-18 | HOU | SFG | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-16 | HOU | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-10 | HOU | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 141 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 6 |
| Designated Hitter | 16 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno City College | Fresno | CA | 1977, 1978 |
Mike Richardt: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 30, 1980 and the final game on September 30, 1984, Mike Richardt built the record summarized on this page. Richardt played for the Texas Rangers (1980 through 1984) and the Houston Astros (1984). Richardt, born on May 24, 1958, in North Hollywood, CA, USA, is listed as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Richardt's listed size is 6 feet, 0 inches and 170 pounds. The given name on file is Michael Anthony Richardt.
In 185 games and 580 at bats, Richardt batted .226 with 131 hits, plus 4 home runs and 60 RBI. Richardt's career OPS of .535 combines a .259 on-base mark with .276 slugging. Richardt's .226 average ran 13.7% below the .262 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .535 to a league .712, 24.8% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 97, in 1982. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .241 in 1982, did not top the league's .261.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Richardt
- What years did Mike Richardt play?
- Mike Richardt played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1984.
- Was Mike Richardt a pitcher?
- No. Mike Richardt was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Mike Richardt hit?
- Mike Richardt hit 4 career home runs with 131 hits.
- What teams did Mike Richardt play for?
- Mike Richardt played for 2 teams: the Texas Rangers (1980, 1982–1984) and the Houston Astros (1984).
- What were Mike Richardt's career stats?
- In 185 games, Mike Richardt had 131 hits, 4 home runs, 60 RBI, 46 runs, and 11 stolen bases, with a .226 batting average.
- What position did Mike Richardt play?
- Mike Richardt played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Richardt and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Richardt was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Mike Richardt hit each season?
- Mike Richardt's home runs by season: 0 in 1980, 3 in 1982, 1 in 1983, and 0 in 1984. His most in one season was 3, in 1982.
- What was Mike Richardt's career batting average?
- Mike Richardt batted .226 over his career, with 131 hits in 580 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Richardt have?
- Mike Richardt drove in 60 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Richardt in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Richardt has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.