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 |
Dick Van Zant: the record in brief
Dick Van Zant's major league career runs from a debut on October 4, 1888 to a final game on October 15, 1888. Every season row on the page belongs to the Cleveland Blues, in 1888. Born in 1864, in Richmond, IN, USA, Van Zant is listed as a third baseman. Size on record: 175 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Van Zant died on August 6, 1912, in Richmond, IN, USA. Van Zant's full given name, per the bio, is Richard Van Zant.
In 10 games and 31 at bats, Van Zant batted .258 with 8 hits; the totals also include 1 RBI. Van Zant's career OPS of .593 combines a .303 on-base mark with .290 slugging. Van Zant's .258 average ran 8.2% above the .239 that the league posted over the same seasons. The season table holds a single row: 1888 with the Cleveland Blues, 10 games, 31 at bats and 8 hits.
The position breakdown shows 10 games, all at third base. Fielding at third base produced 7 putouts and 22 assists against 8 errors.
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 teams did Dick Van Zant play for?
- Dick Van Zant played for one team, the Cleveland Blues (1888).
- What were Dick Van Zant's career stats?
- In 10 games, Dick Van Zant had 8 hits, 1 RBI, 1 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .258 batting average.
- What position did Dick Van Zant play?
- Dick Van Zant played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dick Van Zant and how much did he weigh?
- Dick Van Zant was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 175 pounds.
- 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.