Marv Rickert
Born: 1/8/1921 in Longbranch, WA, USA
Died: 6/3/1978 in Oakville, WA, USA
MLB Debut: 1942-09-10 | Final Game: 1950-09-26
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Marvin August Rickert
Biography
Marv Rickert was a professional baseball player born in 1921, who made his mark in Major League Baseball primarily between 1942 and 1950. A position player known for his versatility on the field, Rickert played in 402 games throughout his career, showcasing his skills with a batting average of .247. He recorded a total of 284 hits, including 19 home runs, and drove in 145 runs, contributing to his teams' offensive efforts during a time when the game was beginning to see shifts in player roles and strategies.
Rickert's career spanned the late years of World War II and the immediate post-war period, a time when many players were returning from military service and the league was undergoing significant changes. While he may not have been a superstar, his contributions as a reliable player provided depth to the teams he played for. In addition to his offensive numbers, Rickert added 4 stolen bases to his career tally, demonstrating his ability to create opportunities on the basepaths. His time in the league reflected the resilience and determination of players during an era marked by both challenges and transformations in the game of baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 402 | 1149 | 139 | 284 | 45 | 9 | 19 | 145 | 4 | 88 | 161 | 0.247 | 0.302 | 0.352 | 0.653 | -1664.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | CHC | NL | 8 | 26 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.269 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | CHC | NL | 111 | 392 | 44 | 103 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 47 | 3 | 28 | 54 | 0.263 | -61.2 |
| 1947 | CHC | NL | 71 | 137 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 17 | 0.146 | -1003.2 |
| 1948 | BSN | NL | 3 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | CIN | NL | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | BSN | NL | 100 | 277 | 44 | 81 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 49 | 1 | 23 | 38 | 0.292 | 367.8 |
| 1950 | CHW | AL | 84 | 278 | 38 | 66 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 0 | 21 | 42 | 0.237 | -967.6 |
| 1950 | PIT | NL | 17 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.150 | -967.6 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0.211 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | WS | BSN | 5 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0.211 |
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 | CHA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | CHA | OF | 78 | 0 | 150 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 1950 | PIT | OF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 20 |
| Left Field | 163 |
| Center Field | 42 |
| Right Field | 105 |