Vernon Riddick
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Vernon Riddick was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Newark Eagles. In 14 career games, he hit .190 with 8 hits and 6 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- 5'11" / 196 lb
- Died
- 3/12/1979 in Norfolk, VA, USA
Full name: Vernon Walter Riddick
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 | .190 | .190 | .238 | .429 | 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 .429 vs. league average .720 across their career seasons — 40.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | NE | NN2 | 7 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1941 | NE | NN2 | 7 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 14 | 42 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .190 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (10 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .067 |
| Away | 4 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .111 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941-05-15 | NW2 | NY6 | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-05-11 | NW2 | NY6 | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-08-12 | NW2 | PH5 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-08-03 | NW2 | HOM | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-07-22 | NW2 | BLG | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1939-07-16 | NW2 | NY5 | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-07-16 | NW2 | NY5 | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-07-13 | NW2 | NY5 | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-07-04 | NW2 | NY5 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-05-28 | NW2 | NY6 | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 6 |
Vernon Riddick: the record in brief
The season rows for Vernon Riddick begin in 1939. Every season row on the page belongs to the Newark Eagles, from 1939 through 1941. Riddick played primarily as a third baseman and batted and threw right-handed. Born on January 1, 1917, in Elizabeth City, NC, USA, Riddick was listed at 5'11" and 196 pounds. Riddick's death is recorded on March 12, 1979, in Norfolk, VA, USA. The given name on file is Vernon Walter Riddick.
Riddick's career batting table shows 14 games, 42 at bats and 8 hits, a .190 average, along with 6 RBI. Riddick got on base at a .190 rate and slugged .238 (.429 OPS). Measured against the leagues Riddick played in, the .190 career average compares with a .268 league average over the same seasons, 29.0% below the league. The OPS comparison is .429 to a league .720, 40.5% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 6, in 1941. The best average in the busiest seasons was .250, in 1941.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vernon Riddick
- Was Vernon Riddick a pitcher?
- No. Vernon Riddick was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Vernon Riddick hit?
- Vernon Riddick hit 0 career home runs with 8 hits.
- What teams did Vernon Riddick play for?
- Vernon Riddick played for one team, the Newark Eagles (1939, 1941).
- What were Vernon Riddick's career stats?
- In 14 games, Vernon Riddick had 8 hits, 6 RBI, and 6 runs, with a .190 batting average.
- What position did Vernon Riddick play?
- Vernon Riddick played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Vernon Riddick and how much did he weigh?
- Vernon Riddick was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 196 pounds.
- What was Vernon Riddick's career batting average?
- Vernon Riddick batted .190 over his career, with 8 hits in 42 at bats.
- How many RBI did Vernon Riddick have?
- Vernon Riddick drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Vernon Riddick in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Vernon Riddick has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.