Dick Dietz

Born: 9/18/1941 in Crawfordsville, IN, USA

Died: 6/27/2005 in Clayton, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-06-18 | Final Game: 1973-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Richard Allen Dietz

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Biography

Dick Dietz was an American professional baseball player known for his versatility and offensive contributions during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Born in 1941, he made his Major League Baseball debut on April 12, 1966, and played until September 30, 1973. Over the course of his career, Dietz appeared in 646 games, accumulating 478 hits, 66 home runs, and 301 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .261. His ability to provide power and run production made him a valuable asset to his teams, which included the San Francisco Giants and the Atlanta Braves. Dietz was selected as an All-Star once during his career, showcasing his talent among the league's elite players. Known for his strong right-handed bat, he played primarily as a catcher and first baseman, adapting to the evolving demands of the game during an era characterized by a shift toward offensive prowess. Despite facing challenges typical of the period, including the competitive landscape of the National League, Dietz left a lasting mark on the teams he played for and is remembered for his contributions to baseball during a transformative time in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
646	1829	226	478	89	6	66	301	4	381	402	0.261	0.390	0.425	0.815	8510.7

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.

Career OBP .390 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — +23.9% above league average.

Career SLG .425 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — +15.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.815 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — +19.6% above 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
1966	SFG	NL	13	23	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	9	0.043	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	SFG	NL	56	120	10	27	3	0	4	19	0	25	44	0.225	.242 (-7%)	.306 (+17%)	.357 (-2%)	.663 (+7%)	234.3
1968	SFG	NL	98	301	21	82	14	2	6	38	1	34	68	0.272	.236 (+15%)	.298 (+16%)	.340 (+15%)	.638 (+16%)	860.8
1969	SFG	NL	79	244	28	56	8	1	11	35	0	53	53	0.230	.248 (-8%)	.320 (+16%)	.369 (+10%)	.689 (+13%)	749.1
1970	SFG	NL	148	493	82	148	36	2	22	107	0	109	106	0.300	.253 (+18%)	.325 (+31%)	.385 (+34%)	.711 (+32%)	3656.8
1971	SFG	NL	142	453	58	114	19	0	19	72	1	97	86	0.252	.249 (+1%)	.316 (+22%)	.365 (+15%)	.682 (+18%)	2039.3
1972	LAD	NL	27	56	4	9	1	0	1	6	2	14	11	0.161	.243 (-34%)	.310 (+6%)	.353 (-34%)	.664 (-16%)	-75.8
1973	ATL	NL	83	139	22	41	8	1	3	24	0	49	25	0.295	.256 (+15%)	.325 (+46%)	.378 (+14%)	.703 (+29%)	1046.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	15	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	5	0.067

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1971	NLCS	SFN	4	15	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	5	0.067

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	36	35	258	24	3	19
C	528	477	2860	202	61	30

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1966	SFN	C	6	3	22	3	0	0
1967	SFN	C	43	34	206	19	4	1
1968	SFN	C	90	80	497	37	13	10
1969	SFN	C	73	69	432	31	13	5
1970	SFN	C	139	137	820	58	14	9
1971	SFN	C	135	127	712	37	14	4
1972	LAN	C	22	15	104	12	0	1
1973	ATL	1B	36	35	258	24	3	19
1973	ATL	C	20	12	67	5	3	0