John Ricks
Born: 9/26/1867 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 8/31/1920 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1891-09-21 | Final Game: 1894-07-04
Full name: John J. Ricks
Biography
John Ricks was a professional baseball player born in 1867, whose career spanned from 1891 to July 4, 1894. Primarily serving as a position player, Ricks competed in a total of six Major League games during his tenure. He played in a time when baseball was evolving, transitioning from the era of the deadball style to a more dynamic approach that would soon dominate the 20th century.
Throughout his brief career, Ricks recorded three hits, resulting in a batting average of .158. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, he contributed to his teams in ways that extended beyond traditional statistics. While his time in the league was limited, Ricks remains part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who contributed to the sport's development during its formative years.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.158 | 0.158 | 0.158 | 0.316 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | SL4 | AA | 5 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1894 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 6 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | SL4 | 3B | 5 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 1894 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 6 |