Lee Richmond
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1879-1886)
Lee Richmond was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1879 to 1886 for 4 teams, including the Boston Braves, a span of 8 seasons. Across 191 career appearances, he went 75-100 with a 3.06 ERA and 552 strikeouts. He also batted .257 with 3 home runs. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 417.
- 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
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 155 lb
- Died
- 10/1/1929 in Toledo, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1879-09-27
- Last Game
- 1886-10-04
Full name: J Lee Richmond
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | BSN | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 2.00 | 2.50 (+20%) | 0.0 |
| 1880 | WOR | NL | 32 | 32 | 74 | 66 | 57 | 5 | 3 | 590.2 | 541 | 141 | 74 | 243 | 2.15 | 2.37 (+10%) | 2266.3 |
| 1881 | WOR | NL | 25 | 26 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 3 | 0 | 462.1 | 547 | 174 | 68 | 156 | 3.39 | 2.77 (-22%) | 1603.1 |
| 1882 | WOR | NL | 14 | 33 | 48 | 46 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 411.0 | 525 | 171 | 88 | 123 | 3.74 | 2.80 (-34%) | -3621.1 |
| 1883 | PRO | NL | 3 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 92.0 | 122 | 34 | 27 | 13 | 3.33 | 3.22 (-3%) | -2109.0 |
| 1886 | CN2 | AA | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 24 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 8.00 | 3.37 (-137%) | -554.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 75 | 100 | 191 | 179 | 161 | 8 | 3 | 1,583.0 | 1,763 | 538 | 269 | 552 | 3.06 | — | -2,415 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | 1,018 | 169 | 262 | 29 | 20 | 3 | 113 | 0 | 46 | 73 | .257 | .289 | .334 | .623 | 417 |
Career AVG .257 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .289 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .334 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .623 vs. league average .620 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | BSN | NL | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1880 | WOR | NL | 77 | 309 | 44 | 70 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 9 | 32 | .227 | .244 (-7%) | .267 (-7%) | .319 (-13%) | .586 (-10%) | -389.0 |
| 1881 | WOR | NL | 61 | 252 | 31 | 63 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 10 | 10 | .250 | .260 (-4%) | .290 (-4%) | .338 (-18%) | .628 (-11%) | -354.1 |
| 1882 | WOR | NL | 55 | 228 | 50 | 64 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 9 | 11 | .281 | .248 (+13%) | .275 (+12%) | .329 (+28%) | .605 (+20%) | 634.4 |
| 1883 | PRO | NL | 49 | 194 | 41 | 55 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 19 | .284 | .257 (+10%) | .285 (+17%) | .345 (+16%) | .631 (+17%) | 525.4 |
| 1886 | CN2 | AA | 8 | 29 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .276 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 251 | 1,018 | 169 | 262 | 29 | 20 | 3 | 113 | 0 | 46 | 73 | .257 | — | — | — | — | 417 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 90 | 0 | 71 | 10 | 39 | 1 |
| P | 191 | 0 | 50 | 317 | 47 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1880 | WOR | OF | 20 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1880 | WOR | P | 74 | 0 | 13 | 97 | 23 | 1 |
| 1881 | WOR | OF | 11 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 1881 | WOR | P | 53 | 0 | 18 | 100 | 8 | 3 |
| 1882 | WOR | OF | 11 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 1882 | WOR | P | 48 | 0 | 15 | 97 | 14 | 2 |
| 1883 | PRO | OF | 41 | 0 | 47 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| 1883 | PRO | P | 12 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
| 1886 | CN2 | OF | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 1886 | CN2 | P | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 191 |
| Left Field | 35 |
| Center Field | 14 |
| Right Field | 41 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Providence | RI | 1877, 1879, 1880 |
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Lee Richmond: the record in brief
According to the bio, Lee Richmond debuted on September 27, 1879 and played a final game on October 4, 1886. The team column moves through the Boston Red Caps (1879), the Worcester Ruby Legs (1880 through 1882), the Providence Grays (1883), and the Cincinnati Red Stockings (1886). The bio lists Richmond's primary position as pitcher. The recorded size is 5-foot-10 and 155 pounds. The birth record reads May 5, 1857, in Sheffield, OH, USA. Richmond died on October 1, 1929, in Toledo, OH, USA. Richmond's full given name, per the bio, is J Lee Richmond.
Across 191 games (179 starts), Richmond recorded 75 wins against 100 losses with a 3.06 ERA. The totals include 552 strikeouts, 161 complete games, and 8 shutouts. Richmond's 3.06 ERA was close to the 3.00 league figure for those seasons. Richmond won 32 games in 1880, the most of any season listed. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 2.15 in 1880, when the league's was 2.37.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lee Richmond
- What years did Lee Richmond play?
- Lee Richmond played in Major League Baseball from 1879 to 1886.
- Was Lee Richmond a pitcher?
- Yes. Lee Richmond pitched in the major leagues, recording 75 wins and 552 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Lee Richmond hit?
- Lee Richmond hit 3 career home runs with 262 hits.
- What teams did Lee Richmond play for?
- Lee Richmond played for 4 teams: the Boston Red Caps (1879), the Worcester Ruby Legs (1880–1882), the Providence Grays (1883), and the Cincinnati Red Stockings (1886).
- What were Lee Richmond's career stats?
- In 191 games, Lee Richmond went 75-100 with a 3.06 ERA, 552 strikeouts, 1,583.0 innings pitched, and 3 saves. At the plate he had 262 hits and 3 home runs.
- What position did Lee Richmond play?
- Lee Richmond played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lee Richmond and how much did he weigh?
- Lee Richmond was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 155 pounds.
- What was Lee Richmond's career ERA?
- Lee Richmond finished with a 3.06 career ERA, going 75-100 with 552 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Lee Richmond have?
- Lee Richmond recorded 552 career strikeouts.
- Is Lee Richmond in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lee Richmond has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.