Lance Richbourg
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1921-1932)
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- Died
- 9/10/1975 in Crestview, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1921-07-04
- Last Game
- 1932-09-25
Full name: Lance Clayton Richbourg
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 698 | 2,619 | 378 | 806 | 101 | 51 | 13 | 247 | 65 | 174 | 147 | .308 | .352 | .400 | .752 | 338 |
Career AVG .308 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — +8.5% above league average.
Career OBP .352 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .400 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .752 vs. league average .745 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PHI | NL | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1924 | WS1 | AL | 15 | 32 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .281 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1927 | BSN | NL | 115 | 450 | 57 | 139 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 34 | 24 | 22 | 30 | .309 | .282 (+10%) | .344 (-1%) | .392 (-1%) | .736 (-1%) | -106.9 |
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 148 | 612 | 105 | 206 | 26 | 12 | 2 | 52 | 11 | 62 | 39 | .337 | .280 (+20%) | .342 (+17%) | .395 (+8%) | .737 (+12%) | 1705.1 |
| 1929 | BSN | NL | 139 | 557 | 76 | 170 | 24 | 13 | 3 | 56 | 7 | 42 | 26 | .305 | .289 (+5%) | .353 (avg) | .415 (-1%) | .769 (avg) | -80.6 |
| 1930 | BSN | NL | 130 | 529 | 81 | 161 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 54 | 13 | 19 | 31 | .304 | .293 (+4%) | .354 (-7%) | .429 (-8%) | .784 (-7%) | -721.1 |
| 1931 | BSN | NL | 97 | 286 | 32 | 82 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 29 | 9 | 19 | 14 | .287 | .276 (+4%) | .338 (-2%) | .388 (avg) | .726 (-1%) | -83.1 |
| 1932 | CHN | NL | 44 | 148 | 22 | 38 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 8 | 4 | .257 | .275 (-7%) | .335 (-12%) | .391 (-19%) | .726 (-16%) | -375.4 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 698 | 2,619 | 378 | 806 | 101 | 51 | 13 | 247 | 65 | 174 | 147 | .308 | — | — | — | — | 338 | ||
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 (698 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 346 | 1218 | 173 | 378 | 4 | 102 | .310 |
| Away | 352 | 1400 | 204 | 429 | 9 | 144 | .306 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932-09-25 | CHC | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-09-24 | CHC | CIN | W | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-09-22 | CHC | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-09-21 | CHC | PIT | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-09-20 | CHC | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-06-27 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-06-25 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-06-23 | CHC | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-06-22 | CHC | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-06-20 | CHC | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 631 | 0 | 1452 | 48 | 46 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PHI | 2B | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | WS1 | OF | 7 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1927 | BSN | OF | 110 | 0 | 233 | 10 | 12 | 0 |
| 1928 | BSN | OF | 148 | 0 | 367 | 8 | 11 | 1 |
| 1929 | BSN | OF | 134 | 0 | 323 | 14 | 10 | 2 |
| 1930 | BSN | OF | 128 | 0 | 294 | 9 | 9 | 4 |
| 1931 | BSN | OF | 71 | 0 | 154 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 1932 | CHN | OF | 33 | 0 | 70 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 19 |
| Center Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 605 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | Gainesville | FL | 1919 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 15th | 5.0 | 80 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Lance Richbourg (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lance Richbourg
- What years did Lance Richbourg play?
- Lance Richbourg played in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1932.
- Was Lance Richbourg a pitcher?
- No. Lance Richbourg was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Lance Richbourg hit?
- Lance Richbourg hit 13 career home runs with 806 hits.