Harry Riconda
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1923-1930)
Harry Riconda was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1930 for 5 teams, including the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 8 seasons. In 243 career games, he hit .247 with 189 hits, 4 home runs, and 70 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- Died
- 11/15/1958 in Mahopac, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1923-04-19
- Last Game
- 1930-04-18
Full name: Henry Paul Riconda
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 243 | 765 | 83 | 189 | 44 | 11 | 4 | 70 | 13 | 61 | 91 | .247 | .309 | .349 | .658 | -1,390 |
Career AVG .247 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.
Career OBP .309 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.
Career SLG .349 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.
Career OPS .658 vs. league average .749 across their career seasons — 12.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | PHA | AL | 55 | 175 | 23 | 46 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 18 | .263 | .282 (-7%) | .344 (-8%) | .390 (-5%) | .734 (-6%) | -209.6 |
| 1924 | PHA | AL | 83 | 281 | 34 | 71 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 27 | 43 | .253 | .283 (-11%) | .345 (-7%) | .389 (-12%) | .734 (-10%) | -432.7 |
| 1926 | BSN | NL | 4 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1928 | BRO | NL | 92 | 281 | 22 | 63 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 6 | 20 | 28 | .224 | .280 (-20%) | .342 (-17%) | .395 (-14%) | .737 (-16%) | -747.3 |
| 1929 | PIT | NL | 8 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .467 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1930 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 243 | 765 | 83 | 189 | 44 | 11 | 4 | 70 | 13 | 61 | 91 | .247 | — | — | — | — | -1,390 | ||
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 (243 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 122 | 361 | 40 | 93 | 2 | 31 | .258 |
| Away | 121 | 405 | 43 | 98 | 2 | 38 | .242 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930-04-18 | CIN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-06-15 | PIT | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-06-12 | PIT | NY1 | W | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-05-08 | PIT | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-05-06 | PIT | BSN | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-05-05 | PIT | BSN | W | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-05-04 | PIT | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-05-01 | PIT | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-04-17 | PIT | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-30 | BRO | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 53 | 0 | 153 | 160 | 14 | 21 |
| 3B | 145 | 0 | 158 | 300 | 39 | 24 |
| SS | 24 | 0 | 31 | 43 | 9 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | PHA | 3B | 47 | 0 | 45 | 118 | 16 | 9 |
| 1923 | PHA | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1924 | PHA | 3B | 73 | 0 | 95 | 147 | 19 | 14 |
| 1924 | PHA | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | BSN | 3B | 4 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1928 | BRO | 2B | 53 | 0 | 153 | 160 | 14 | 21 |
| 1928 | BRO | 3B | 21 | 0 | 12 | 32 | 2 | 1 |
| 1928 | BRO | SS | 16 | 0 | 16 | 30 | 4 | 3 |
| 1929 | PIT | SS | 4 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 51 |
| Third Base | 147 |
| Shortstop | 24 |
Harry Riconda: the record in brief
Harry Riconda played a first major league game on April 19, 1923 and a last one on April 18, 1930. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Athletics (1923 to 1924), the Boston Braves (1926), the Brooklyn Robins (1928), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1929), and the Cincinnati Reds (1930). At 5-foot-10 and 175 pounds, Riconda is listed as a third baseman. Riconda batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is May 17, 1897, in New York, NY, USA. The bio records the death on November 15, 1958, in Mahopac, NY, USA. Harry Riconda was the playing name; the full given name is Henry Paul.
Riconda collected 189 hits in 765 at bats across 243 games, good for a .247 batting average, along with 4 homers and 70 RBI. Riconda's career OPS of .658 combines a .309 on-base mark with .349 slugging. Riconda's .247 average ran 13.3% below the .285 that the league posted over the same seasons. Riconda collected a career-high 71 hits in 1924. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .263 in 1923, did not top the league's .282.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Riconda
- What years did Harry Riconda play?
- Harry Riconda played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1930.
- Was Harry Riconda a pitcher?
- No. Harry Riconda was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Harry Riconda hit?
- Harry Riconda hit 4 career home runs with 189 hits.
- What teams did Harry Riconda play for?
- Harry Riconda played for 5 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1923–1924), the Boston Braves (1926), the Brooklyn Robins (1928), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1929), and the Cincinnati Reds (1930).
- What were Harry Riconda's career stats?
- In 243 games, Harry Riconda had 189 hits, 4 home runs, 70 RBI, 83 runs, and 13 stolen bases, with a .247 batting average.
- What position did Harry Riconda play?
- Harry Riconda played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Harry Riconda and how much did he weigh?
- Harry Riconda was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Harry Riconda hit each season?
- Harry Riconda's home runs by season: 0 in 1923, 1 in 1924, 0 in 1926, 3 in 1928, 0 in 1929, and 0 in 1930. His most in one season was 3, in 1928.
- What was Harry Riconda's career batting average?
- Harry Riconda batted .247 over his career, with 189 hits in 765 at bats.
- How many RBI did Harry Riconda have?
- Harry Riconda drove in 70 runs in his career.
- Is Harry Riconda in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry Riconda has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.