Dick Culler

Born: 1/15/1915 in High Point, NC, USA

Died: 6/16/1964 in Chapel Hill, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-09-19 | Final Game: 1949-05-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Richard Broadus Culler

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Biography

Dick Culler was an American professional baseball player born in 1915, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1936 until 1949. Over the course of his career, he participated in 472 games, recording a total of 372 hits. Despite not being known for his power, Culler contributed to his teams with 2 home runs and 99 RBIs, achieving a batting average of .244. His ability to steal bases was an asset, as he successfully swiped 19 bags during his time in the league. Culler’s career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, bridging the gap between the pre-war and post-war eras. His playing style was characterized by a focus on contact hitting and speed on the bases, allowing him to make a notable impact despite limited power numbers. Though he did not achieve the fame of some of his contemporaries, Culler's consistent presence on the field made him a reliable player for the teams he represented, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history. He retired from the game on May 25, 1949, leaving behind a legacy as a steady performer in a league that was rapidly evolving.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
472	1527	195	372	39	6	2	99	19	166	87	0.244	0.320	0.281	0.601	-2677.9

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .281 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.601 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1936	PHA	AL	9	38	3	9	0	0	0	1	0	1	3	0.237	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	CHW	AL	53	148	9	32	5	1	0	11	4	16	11	0.216	.255 (-16%)	.324 (-9%)	.346 (-24%)	.671 (-17%)	-379.8
1944	BSN	NL	8	28	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	4	2	0.071	—	—	—	—	0.0
1945	BSN	NL	136	527	87	138	12	1	2	30	7	50	35	0.262	.260 (avg)	.328 (avg)	.354 (-16%)	.683 (-8%)	-694.9
1946	BSN	NL	134	482	70	123	15	3	0	33	7	62	18	0.255	.256 (-1%)	.328 (+4%)	.358 (-17%)	.687 (-7%)	-429.1
1947	BSN	NL	77	214	20	53	5	1	0	19	1	19	15	0.248	.262 (-6%)	.336 (-8%)	.376 (-25%)	.712 (-17%)	-649.9
1948	CHC	NL	48	89	4	15	2	0	0	5	0	13	3	0.169	.263 (-36%)	.340 (-19%)	.379 (-50%)	.719 (-35%)	-524.3
1949	NY1	NL	7	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	28	59	87	6	20
3B	32	40	59	7	9
SS	398	723	1139	90	196

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1936	PHA	2B	7	20	15	2	4
1936	PHA	SS	2	0	4	0	0
1943	CHA	2B	19	36	71	4	16
1943	CHA	3B	26	31	45	4	8
1943	CHA	SS	3	4	5	0	0
1944	BSN	SS	8	14	33	5	6
1945	BSN	3B	6	9	14	3	1
1945	BSN	SS	126	252	386	31	71
1946	BSN	SS	132	279	380	36	68
1947	BSN	SS	77	106	212	11	31
1948	CHN	2B	2	3	1	0	0
1948	CHN	SS	43	65	114	6	18
1949	NY1	SS	7	3	5	1	2