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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | STL | NL | 83 | 235 | 17 | 61 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 42 | 0 | 14 | 28 | 0.260 | -172.8 |
| 1947 | STL | NL | 46 | 74 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0.203 | -415.9 |
| 1948 | PHI | NL | 121 | 446 | 60 | 122 | 21 | 3 | 11 | 56 | 1 | 47 | 46 | 0.274 | 319.3 |
| 1949 | PHI | NL | 121 | 412 | 42 | 119 | 19 | 6 | 7 | 50 | 0 | 25 | 38 | 0.289 | 74.6 |
| 1950 | PHI | NL | 141 | 523 | 79 | 155 | 29 | 4 | 13 | 83 | 1 | 64 | 50 | 0.296 | 1003.5 |
| 1951 | PHI | NL | 125 | 428 | 46 | 123 | 20 | 5 | 8 | 52 | 1 | 40 | 39 | 0.287 | 465.1 |
| 1952 | CIN | NL | 11 | 27 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.185 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | STL | NL | 119 | 418 | 48 | 109 | 14 | 5 | 13 | 60 | 3 | 29 | 35 | 0.261 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | STL | NL | 32 | 43 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.256 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | SLN | 1B | 37 | 0 | 292 | 28 | 4 | 31 |
| 1946 | SLN | OF | 29 | 0 | 42 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1947 | SLN | 1B | 10 | 0 | 76 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| 1947 | SLN | OF | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | PHI | 1B | 120 | 0 | 986 | 73 | 18 | 88 |
| 1949 | PHI | 1B | 96 | 0 | 815 | 40 | 11 | 73 |
| 1950 | PHI | OF | 137 | 0 | 293 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| 1951 | PHI | OF | 111 | 0 | 233 | 8 | 8 | 3 |
| 1952 | CIN | OF | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | SLN | 1B | 114 | 0 | 1022 | 84 | 17 | 116 |
| 1953 | SLN | 1B | 10 | 0 | 42 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
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 |