Marv Rickert
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1942-1950)
Marv Rickert was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1950 for 5 teams, including the Chicago Cubs, a span of 9 seasons. In 402 career games, he hit .247 with 284 hits, 19 home runs, and 145 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 195 lb
- Died
- 6/3/1978 in Oakville, WA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1942-09-10
- Last Game
- 1950-09-26
Full name: Marvin August Rickert
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 402 | 1,149 | 139 | 284 | 45 | 9 | 19 | 145 | 4 | 88 | 161 | .247 | .302 | .352 | .653 | -1,392 |
Career AVG .247 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.
Career OBP .302 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.
Career SLG .352 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.
Career OPS .653 vs. league average .710 across their career seasons — 7.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | CHN | NL | 8 | 26 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .269 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1946 | CHN | NL | 111 | 392 | 44 | 103 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 47 | 3 | 28 | 54 | .263 | .256 (+2%) | .328 (-5%) | .358 (+5%) | .687 (+1%) | -47.0 |
| 1947 | CHN | NL | 71 | 137 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 17 | .146 | .262 (-44%) | .336 (-32%) | .376 (-50%) | .712 (-41%) | -881.0 |
| 1948 | CIN | NL | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1948 | BSN | NL | 3 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .231 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1949 | BSN | NL | 100 | 277 | 44 | 81 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 49 | 1 | 23 | 38 | .292 | .262 (+11%) | .343 (+1%) | .384 (+16%) | .727 (+9%) | 367.8 |
| 1950 | PIT | NL | 17 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1950 | CHA | AL | 84 | 278 | 38 | 66 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 0 | 21 | 42 | .237 | .265 (-11%) | .346 (-16%) | .401 (-19%) | .747 (-17%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 402 | 1,149 | 139 | 284 | 45 | 9 | 19 | 145 | 4 | 88 | 161 | .247 | — | — | — | — | -560 | ||
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 (402 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 195 | 524 | 69 | 137 | 9 | 72 | .261 |
| Away | 207 | 624 | 70 | 148 | 10 | 74 | .237 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950-09-26 | CHW | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1950-09-15 | CHW | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-09-10 | CHW | DET | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-09-09 | CHW | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-09-08 | CHW | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950-09-07 | CHW | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-09-06 | CHW | SLA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-09-05 | CHW | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1950-09-04 | CHW | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-09-04 | CHW | CLE | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 20 | 0 | 149 | 11 | 3 | 14 |
| OF | 299 | 0 | 578 | 21 | 15 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | CHN | OF | 6 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | CHN | OF | 104 | 0 | 200 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| 1947 | CHN | 1B | 7 | 0 | 71 | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| 1947 | CHN | OF | 30 | 0 | 52 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948 | BSN | OF | 3 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949 | BSN | 1B | 12 | 0 | 74 | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| 1949 | BSN | OF | 75 | 0 | 149 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| 1950 | PIT | OF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | CHA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | CHA | OF | 78 | 0 | 150 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 20 |
| Left Field | 163 |
| Center Field | 42 |
| Right Field | 105 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Marv Rickert (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Marv Rickert: the record in brief
Marv Rickert played a first major league game on September 10, 1942 and a last one on September 26, 1950. Club by club, the record runs the Chicago Cubs (1942 through 1947), the Cincinnati Reds (1948), the Boston Braves (1948 through 1949), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1950), and the Chicago White Sox (1950). Listed as an outfielder, Rickert batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6 feet, 2 inches and 195 pounds. Rickert was born on January 8, 1921, in Longbranch, WA, USA. The bio records the death on June 3, 1978, in Oakville, WA, USA. Rickert's full given name, per the bio, is Marvin August Rickert.
Rickert collected 284 hits in 1,149 at bats across 402 games, good for a .247 batting average; the totals also include 19 homers and 145 RBI. Rickert got on base at a .302 rate and slugged .352 (.653 OPS). Over the seasons Rickert played, league hitters batted .261; the .247 career figure is 5.2% below that. In OPS terms, Rickert's .653 stands 7.9% below the league's .710. The highest hit total in a season was 103, in 1946. The RBI column peaks at 49 in 1949.
Frequently Asked Questions about Marv Rickert
- What years did Marv Rickert play?
- Marv Rickert played in Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1950.
- Was Marv Rickert a pitcher?
- No. Marv Rickert was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Marv Rickert hit?
- Marv Rickert hit 19 career home runs with 284 hits.
- What was Marv Rickert's career batting average?
- Marv Rickert batted .247 over his career, with 284 hits in 1,149 at bats.
- How many RBI did Marv Rickert have?
- Marv Rickert drove in 145 runs in his career.
- Is Marv Rickert in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Marv Rickert has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.