Rich Severson

Rich Severson, born in 1945, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1971. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 93 games, demonstrating a solid presence at the plate with a batting average of .256. Severson recorded a total of 69 hits, including one home run, and drove in 23 runs. His playing style was characterized by a keen eye for contact, though he did not contribute in the stolen base department. Severson's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to experience a shift away from the deadball era towards a game increasingly defined by power and speed. Despite his limited tenure in the majors, Severson's contributions were a testament to the depth of talent available in the league at the time. After concluding his playing days on September 29, 1971, he left behind a legacy marked by perseverance and the spirit of competition that defines baseball history.