Dick Sisler, baseball player, 1946-1953

Dick Sisler

Born: 11/2/1920 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 11/20/1998 in Nashville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-04-16 | Final Game: 1953-08-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Richard Allan Sisler

Biography

Dick Sisler was a notable American professional baseball player, recognized for his contributions as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1946 to 1953. Born in 1920, Sisler played a total of 799 games during his career, in which he amassed 720 hits, 55 home runs, and 360 RBIs, culminating in a respectable batting average of .276. Known for his reliable hitting and solid fielding, he earned an All-Star selection that highlighted his impact during a competitive era in baseball. Sisler's career unfolded in the post-World War II period, a time when baseball was regaining its popularity and integrating new talent. His ability to contribute offensively, as evidenced by his consistent hitting, helped his teams during a transformative time in the sport. Although he recorded only six stolen bases, his role primarily focused on driving in runs and maintaining a steady presence at the plate. Dick Sisler's legacy is marked by his performance during the early years of the modern game, where he stood out as a dependable hitter in the lineups he graced.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
799 2606 302 720 118 28 55 360 6 226 253 0.276 0.336 0.406 0.743 1448.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 19 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 5 0.053

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1950 WS PHI 4 17 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 5 0.059
1946 WS SLN 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 387 0 3233 237 52 316
OF 289 0 587 20 14 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 387
Left Field 284
Right Field 4

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1950 Most Valuable Player NL 33th 2.0 336 0
1949 Most Valuable Player NL 30th 1.0 336 0