Joe Rickert
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1898-1901)
Joe Rickert was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1898 to 1901 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Braves, a span of 4 seasons. In 15 career games, he hit .167 with 11 hits and 1 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
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 10/15/1943 in Springfield, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1898-10-12
- Last Game
- 1901-10-05
Full name: Joseph Francis Rickert
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 66 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | .167 | .203 | .242 | .445 | -324 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.
Career OBP .203 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 38.5% below league average.
Career SLG .242 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 31.5% below league average.
Career OPS .445 vs. league average .684 across their career seasons — 34.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | PIT | NL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1901 | BSN | NL | 13 | 60 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | .167 | .271 (-39%) | .326 (-37%) | .359 (-30%) | .686 (-34%) | -324.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 15 | 66 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | .167 | — | — | — | — | -324 | ||
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 (15 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
| Away | 13 | 60 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 1 | .167 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901-10-05 | BSN | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1901-10-02 | BSN | PIT | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-10-01 | BSN | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-30 | BSN | PIT | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-27 | BSN | CIN | L | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1901-09-27 | BSN | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-26 | BSN | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1901-09-25 | BSN | STL | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-24 | BSN | STL | W | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-23 | BSN | STL | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 15 |
Joe Rickert: the record in brief
According to the bio, Joe Rickert debuted on October 12, 1898 and played a final game on October 5, 1901. The team column moves through the Pittsburgh Pirates (1898) and the Boston Beaneaters (1901). Born on December 12, 1873, in London, OH, USA, Rickert is listed as a left fielder and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5-foot-10 and 165 pounds. The bio records the death on October 15, 1943, in Springfield, OH, USA. The given name on file is Joseph Francis Rickert.
Rickert finished with 11 hits from 66 at bats in 15 games, which works out to .167; the totals also include 1 RBI. Rickert got on base at a .203 rate and slugged .242 (.445 OPS). Measured against the leagues Rickert played in, the .167 career average compares with a .271 league average over the same seasons, 38.6% below the league. 1901 produced Rickert's most hits, 10 of them for the Boston Beaneaters. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .167 in 1901, did not top the league's .271.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Rickert
- What years did Joe Rickert play?
- Joe Rickert played in Major League Baseball from 1898 to 1901.
- Was Joe Rickert a pitcher?
- No. Joe Rickert was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did Joe Rickert hit?
- Joe Rickert hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What teams did Joe Rickert play for?
- Joe Rickert played for 2 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1898) and the Boston Beaneaters (1901).
- What were Joe Rickert's career stats?
- In 15 games, Joe Rickert had 11 hits, 1 RBI, 6 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .167 batting average.
- What position did Joe Rickert play?
- Joe Rickert played primarily as a left fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Rickert and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Rickert was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Joe Rickert's career batting average?
- Joe Rickert batted .167 over his career, with 11 hits in 66 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Rickert have?
- Joe Rickert drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Joe Rickert in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Rickert has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.