Dick Van Zant
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1888)
Dick Van Zant was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1888 for the Cleveland Blues. In 10 career games, he hit .258 with 8 hits and 1 RBI.
- 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
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- Born
- 1864 in Richmond, IN, USA
- Died
- 8/6/1912 in Richmond, IN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1888-10-04
- Last Game
- 1888-10-15
Full name: Richard Van Zant
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 31 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | .258 | .303 | .290 | .593 | 0 |
Career AVG .258 vs. league average .239 across their career seasons — +8.2% above league average.
Career OBP .303 vs. league average .291 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .290 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.
Career OPS .593 vs. league average .611 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | CL3 | AA | 10 | 31 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | .258 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 10 | 31 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | .258 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Dick Van Zant
- Was Dick Van Zant a pitcher?
- No. Dick Van Zant was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dick Van Zant hit?
- Dick Van Zant hit 0 career home runs with 8 hits.
- What was Dick Van Zant's career batting average?
- Dick Van Zant batted .258 over his career, with 8 hits in 31 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dick Van Zant have?
- Dick Van Zant drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Dick Van Zant in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dick Van Zant has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Dick Van Zant play for?
- Dick Van Zant played for the Cleveland Blues.