Vernon Riddick

Born: 1/1/1917 in Elizabeth City, NC, USA

Died: 3/12/1979 in Norfolk, VA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 196 lbs

Full name: Vernon Walter Riddick

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Biography

Vernon Riddick, born in 1917, is an active baseball player known for his role as a position player. Throughout his career, he has participated in 14 games, where he has recorded 8 hits and driven in 6 RBIs. Despite showcasing a batting average of 0.19, Riddick continues to be a valuable part of his team, contributing to their efforts both on and off the field. As a player in today's game, Riddick navigates a vastly different baseball landscape compared to earlier eras, marked by advanced analytics and a greater emphasis on power hitting. Although he has yet to hit a home run or steal a base, his resilience and dedication to the sport reflect the spirit of competition that defines professional baseball. Riddick’s ongoing presence in the league signifies not only his commitment to the game but also the durability and passion required to compete at this level.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
14	42	6	8	2	0	0	6	0	0	1	0.190	0.190	0.238	0.429	0.0

Career AVG .190 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.

Career OBP .190 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 43.5% below league average.

Career SLG .238 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.429 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 40.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1939	NE	NN2	7	18	2	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	NE	NN2	7	24	4	6	2	0	0	4	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	1	2	3	0	1
3B	6	6	4	10	0	2
SS	6	5	13	18	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1939	NE	3B	6	6	4	10	0	2
1939	NE	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1941	NE	2B	1	1	2	3	0	1
1941	NE	SS	5	5	13	18	1	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	1
Third Base	6
Shortstop	6