Rick Herrscher, baseball player, 1962-1962

Rick Herrscher

Born: 11/3/1936 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-08-01 | Final Game: 1962-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Richard Franklin Herrscher

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Biography

Rick Herrscher, born in 1936, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during the early 1960s. Herrscher played primarily as a position player and had a brief yet notable career that spanned from August 1, 1962, to September 26, 1962. Over the course of 35 games, he recorded 11 hits, which included one home run, and contributed six RBIs to his team's efforts. His batting average settled at .22, and while he did not record any stolen bases, his presence on the field was felt during a transformative era in baseball. Competing during a time when the sport was starting to evolve with new strategies and player dynamics, Herrscher's contributions, though limited in numbers, highlighted the challenges and competitive spirit of a player striving to make an impact in the major leagues. His career, though short-lived, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the diverse journeys of players who sought to leave their mark on America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
35 50 5 11 3 0 1 6 0 5 11 0.220 0.291 0.340 0.631 -104.0

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.

Career SLG .340 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.631 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 12.3% 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
1962 NYN NL 35 50 5 11 3 0 1 6 0 5 11 0.220 .257 (-15%) .326 (-11%) .393 (-14%) .719 (-12%) -104.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 10 9 75 8 0 9
3B 6 3 3 7 2 1
OF 4 0 2 0 0 0
SS 3 1 3 4 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 NYN 1B 10 9 75 8 0 9
1962 NYN 3B 6 3 3 7 2 1
1962 NYN OF 4 0 2 0 0 0
1962 NYN SS 3 1 3 4 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 10
Third Base 6
Shortstop 3
Left Field 3
Right Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Southern Methodist University Dallas TX 1956, 1957