Pete Richert
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1962-1974)
Pete Richert was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1974 for 5 teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 13 seasons. Across 429 career appearances, he went 80-73 with a 3.19 ERA, 925 strikeouts, and 51 saves. He also batted .145 with 1 home runs. Pete Richert was a 2-time All-Star. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 3980.0.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1962-04-12
- Last Game
- 1974-09-02
- Awards
- 2× All-Star
Full name: Peter Gerard Richert
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | LAN | NL | 5 | 4 | 19 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 81.1 | 77 | 35 | 45 | 75 | 3.87 | 3.96 (+2%) | 1088.7 |
| 1963 | LAN | NL | 5 | 3 | 20 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 78.0 | 80 | 39 | 28 | 54 | 4.50 | 3.46 (-30%) | 163.4 |
| 1964 | LAN | NL | 2 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 34.2 | 38 | 16 | 18 | 25 | 4.15 | 3.58 (-16%) | -54.5 |
| 1965 | WS2 | AL | 15 | 12 | 34 | 29 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 194.0 | 146 | 56 | 84 | 161 | 2.60 | 3.50 (+26%) | 531.3 |
| 1966 | WS2 | AL | 14 | 14 | 36 | 34 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 245.2 | 196 | 92 | 69 | 195 | 3.37 | 3.52 (+4%) | -1267.3 |
| 1967 | WS2 | AL | 2 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 54.1 | 49 | 28 | 15 | 41 | 4.64 | 3.30 (-40%) | 266.3 |
| 1967 | BAL | AL | 7 | 10 | 26 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 132.1 | 107 | 44 | 41 | 90 | 2.99 | 3.30 (+9%) | 312.2 |
| 1968 | BAL | AL | 6 | 3 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 62.1 | 51 | 24 | 12 | 47 | 3.47 | 2.98 (-16%) | -119.8 |
| 1969 | BAL | AL | 7 | 4 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 57.1 | 42 | 14 | 14 | 54 | 2.20 | 3.61 (+39%) | 969.1 |
| 1970 | BAL | AL | 7 | 2 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 54.2 | 36 | 12 | 24 | 66 | 1.98 | 3.89 (+49%) | 1521.8 |
| 1971 | BAL | AL | 3 | 5 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 36.1 | 26 | 14 | 22 | 35 | 3.47 | 3.47 (avg) | -25.7 |
| 1972 | LAN | NL | 2 | 3 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 52.0 | 42 | 13 | 18 | 38 | 2.25 | 3.26 (+31%) | 631.2 |
| 1973 | LAN | NL | 3 | 3 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 51.0 | 44 | 18 | 19 | 31 | 3.18 | 3.75 (+15%) | -70.1 |
| 1974 | SLN | NL | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11.1 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 2.38 | 3.63 (+34%) | -652.8 |
| 1974 | PHI | NL | 2 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.1 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 2.21 | 3.63 (+39%) | 686.1 |
| Career · 15 seasons | 80 | 73 | 429 | 122 | 22 | 3 | 51 | 1,165.2 | 959 | 413 | 424 | 925 | 3.19 | — | 3,980 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 446 | 297 | 21 | 43 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 129 | .145 | .172 | .178 | .351 | -952 |
Career AVG .145 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 41.9% below league average.
Career OBP .172 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 45.5% below league average.
Career SLG .178 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 51.8% below league average.
Career OPS .351 vs. league average .686 across their career seasons — 48.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | LAN | NL | 19 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .080 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1963 | LAN | NL | 20 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1964 | LAN | NL | 8 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1965 | WS2 | AL | 42 | 64 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 27 | .156 | .245 (-36%) | .310 (-38%) | .371 (-58%) | .682 (-49%) | -463.0 |
| 1966 | WS2 | AL | 43 | 86 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 33 | .163 | .248 (-35%) | .309 (-38%) | .376 (-35%) | .685 (-37%) | -489.1 |
| 1967 | WS2 | AL | 12 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | .059 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1967 | BAL | AL | 27 | 37 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | .108 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1968 | BAL | AL | 36 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1969 | BAL | AL | 44 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1970 | BAL | AL | 50 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | BAL | AL | 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1972 | LAN | NL | 37 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | LAN | NL | 39 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | SLN | NL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | PHI | NL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 15 seasons | 446 | 297 | 21 | 43 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 129 | .145 | — | — | — | — | -952 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | WS | BAL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1970 | WS | BAL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1969 | ALCS | BAL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1969 | WS | BAL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
Playoff Pitching by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (875 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 222 | 151 | 12 | 25 | 0 | 9 | .166 |
| Away | 224 | 146 | 9 | 18 | 1 | 6 | .123 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 215 | 615.1 | 502 | 223 | 207 | 497 | 3.26 |
| Away | 214 | 550.1 | 457 | 190 | 217 | 428 | 3.11 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-09-02 | PHI | PIT | — | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-08-27 | PHI | CIN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-08-26 | PHI | CIN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-08-20 | PHI | CIN | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974-08-17 | PHI | ATL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-08-16 | PHI | ATL | W | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974-08-11 | PHI | ATL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974-08-09 | PHI | ATL | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-08-07 | PHI | CHC | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-08-05 | PHI | STL | L | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | LAN | P | 19 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 1963 | LAN | P | 20 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | LAN | P | 8 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| 1965 | WS2 | P | 34 | 29 | 5 | 30 | 1 | 3 |
| 1966 | WS2 | P | 36 | 34 | 13 | 29 | 5 | 0 |
| 1967 | WS2 | P | 11 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | BAL | P | 26 | 19 | 6 | 25 | 2 | 2 |
| 1968 | BAL | P | 36 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | BAL | P | 44 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | BAL | P | 50 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | BAL | P | 35 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | LAN | P | 37 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 1973 | LAN | P | 39 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 1974 | SLN | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | PHI | P | 21 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 429 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 26th | 3.0 | 280 | 0 |
| 1965 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 25th | 3.0 | 280 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Pete Richert (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Pete Richert: the record in brief
According to the bio, Pete Richert debuted on April 12, 1962 and played a final game on September 2, 1974. The team column moves through the Los Angeles Dodgers (1962 to 1973), the Washington Senators (1965 through 1967), the Baltimore Orioles (1967 through 1971), the St. Louis Cardinals (1974), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1974). Listed as a pitcher, Richert threw and hit left-handed. Height and weight on file: 5 feet, 11 inches and 165 pounds. The birth record reads October 29, 1939, in Floral Park, NY, USA. The given name on file is Peter Gerard Richert.
Richert's career pitching line is 80 wins, 73 losses and a 3.19 ERA over 429 appearances. The totals include 925 strikeouts, 22 complete games, and 51 saves. Against a 3.54 league ERA for the same years, Richert was 9.9% better. No season topped the 15 wins of 1965. The strikeout high was 195 in 1966. Richert saved 13 games in 1970, the season high.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pete Richert
- What years did Pete Richert play?
- Pete Richert played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1974.
- Was Pete Richert a pitcher?
- Yes. Pete Richert pitched in the major leagues, recording 80 wins and 925 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Pete Richert hit?
- Pete Richert hit 1 career home run with 43 hits.
- What teams did Pete Richert play for?
- Pete Richert played for 5 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (1962–1964, 1972–1973), the Washington Senators (1965–1967), the Baltimore Orioles (1967–1971), the St. Louis Cardinals (1974), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1974).
- Did Pete Richert win a Cy Young Award?
- No. Pete Richert did not win the Cy Young Award.
- What awards did Pete Richert win?
- Pete Richert was selected to 2 All-Star Games.
- What were Pete Richert's career stats?
- In 429 games, Pete Richert went 80-73 with a 3.19 ERA, 925 strikeouts, 1,165.2 innings pitched, and 51 saves. At the plate he had 43 hits and 1 home runs.
- What position did Pete Richert play?
- Pete Richert played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Pete Richert and how much did he weigh?
- Pete Richert was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Pete Richert's career ERA?
- Pete Richert finished with a 3.19 career ERA, going 80-73 with 925 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Pete Richert have?
- Pete Richert recorded 925 career strikeouts.
- Is Pete Richert in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pete Richert has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Pete Richert make?
- Pete Richert was selected to 2 All-Star Games.