Lee Richmond
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1879-1886)
- 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
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 100 | 191 | 179 | 161 | 8 | 3 | 1583.0 | 1,763 | 538 | 27 | 269 | 552 | 3.06 | -2414.7 |
Career ERA 3.06 vs. league average 3.00 across their career seasons — near league average.
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 | 590.7 | 541 | 141 | 74 | 243 | 2.15 | 2.37 (+10%) | 2266.3 |
| 1881 | WOR | NL | 25 | 26 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 3 | 0 | 462.3 | 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 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Lee Richmond (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
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.