Dick West

Dick West was a professional baseball player born in 1915, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1938 until his last game on May 9, 1943. Over the course of his career, West appeared in 119 games, during which he compiled a batting average of .221. He recorded 66 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 35 runs. In addition, he showcased his speed on the base paths with a total of 6 stolen bases. West's career unfolded during a challenging period in baseball history marked by the onset of World War II. As many players were drafted into military service, West's contributions to the game came during a time when the sport was adapting to significant social and economic changes. Although his offensive statistics may not reflect the high power and run production of some of his contemporaries, West's presence on the field and his ability to compete at the major league level left a mark in the annals of baseball history.