Dick Errickson, baseball player, 1938-1942

Dick Errickson

Born: 3/5/1912 in Vineland, NJ, USA

Died: 11/28/1999 in Vineland, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-04-27 | Final Game: 1942-09-13

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Richard Merriwell Errickson

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Biography

Dick Errickson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1938 to 1942. Born in 1912, he made a name for himself during a transitional period in the sport, which was marked by the tail end of the Great Depression and the onset of World War II. Errickson's career spanned five seasons, during which he showcased his skills on the mound with a record of 36 wins and 47 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 3.85, and a total of 176 strikeouts. He also recorded 12 saves, highlighting his ability to close out games effectively. Errickson's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and determination, traits that resonated with fans during an era when baseball served as a vital source of entertainment and hope for many Americans. Throughout his time in the league, he faced off against some of the greatest hitters of his day, leaving an enduring impression as a reliable pitcher. After his retirement on September 13, 1942, Errickson's contributions to the game were remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during a time of significant societal change.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
36 47 168 77 31 6 12 736.3 804 315 36 290 176 3.85 0

Career ERA 3.85 vs. league average 4.07 across their career seasons — 5.3% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1938 BSN NL 9 7 34 10 6 1 6 122.7 113 43 56 40 3.15 4.35 (+27%) 1203.8
1939 BSN NL 6 9 28 11 3 0 1 128.3 143 57 54 33 4.00 4.28 (+7%) -539.6
1940 BSN NL 12 13 34 29 17 3 3 236.3 241 83 90 34 3.16 4.21 (+25%) -606.0
1941 BSN NL 6 12 38 23 5 2 1 165.7 192 88 62 45 4.78 3.94 (-21%) -1982.5
1942 BSN NL 2 5 21 4 0 0 1 59.3 76 33 20 15 5.01 3.57 (-40%) -1903.4
1942 CHC NL 1 1 13 0 0 0 0 24.0 39 11 8 9 4.12 3.57 (-16%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
168 228 10 37 3 0 0 6 0 5 44 0.162 0.180 0.175 0.356 -760.4

Career AVG .162 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 39.0% below league average.

Career OBP .180 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 46.2% below league average.

Career SLG .175 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 53.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.356 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 50.2% 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
1938 BSN NL 34 35 2 4 0 0 0 1 0 3 8 0.114 — — — — 0.0
1939 BSN NL 28 44 2 10 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 0.227 — — — — 0.0
1940 BSN NL 34 83 3 13 2 0 0 3 0 0 12 0.157 .267 (-41%) .335 (-53%) .387 (-53%) .722 (-53%) -760.4
1941 BSN NL 38 45 3 8 1 0 0 2 0 1 10 0.178 — — — — 0.0
1942 BSN NL 21 16 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1942 CHC NL 13 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 168 0 29 185 7 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1938 BSN P 34 0 6 34 2 0
1939 BSN P 28 0 5 36 2 1
1940 BSN P 34 0 9 58 2 5
1941 BSN P 38 0 7 39 1 0
1942 BSN P 21 0 1 9 0 0
1942 CHN P 13 0 1 9 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 168