Rick Joseph

Born: 8/24/1939 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

Died: 9/8/1979 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1964-06-18 | Final Game: 1970-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 192 lbs

Full name: Ricardo Emelindo Joseph

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Biography

Rick Joseph, born in 1939, was a professional baseball player who made significant contributions to the game during his career from 1964 to 1970. Primarily serving as a position player, Joseph appeared in 270 games, where he showcased his skills in various roles across the diamond. He recorded 154 hits and hit 13 home runs, while driving in 65 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .243. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively earned him respect among his peers during a competitive era in Major League Baseball. Joseph's playing style was characterized by versatility and a strong work ethic, traits that allowed him to adapt to the needs of his teams. While he may not have been a superstar, his steady presence provided valuable depth. Though he played during a time when the league was evolving—with the introduction of new strategies and the rise of power hitters—Joseph's contributions remained noteworthy, as he carved out a role that emphasized teamwork and reliability. After retiring from professional baseball on September 23, 1970, he left behind a legacy of dedication to the sport that continues to inspire future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
270	633	69	154	26	1	13	65	2	51	141	0.243	0.300	0.349	0.650	-434.8

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .349 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — near 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
1964	KC1	AL	17	54	3	12	2	0	0	1	0	3	11	0.222	.250 (-11%)	.312 (-16%)	.377 (-31%)	.690 (-24%)	-203.1
1967	PHI	NL	17	41	4	9	2	0	1	5	0	4	10	0.220	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	PHI	NL	66	155	20	34	5	0	3	12	0	16	35	0.219	.236 (-7%)	.298 (-1%)	.340 (-9%)	.638 (-5%)	-105.3
1969	PHI	NL	99	264	35	72	15	0	6	37	2	22	57	0.273	.248 (+10%)	.320 (+3%)	.369 (+8%)	.689 (+5%)	225.8
1970	PHI	NL	71	119	7	27	2	1	3	10	0	6	28	0.227	.253 (-11%)	.325 (-19%)	.385 (-13%)	.711 (-16%)	-352.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	82	63	598	37	10	52
2B	1	0	1	3	0	0
3B	84	69	70	139	15	19
OF	13	9	13	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1964	KC1	1B	12	11	99	6	2	13
1964	KC1	3B	3	2	3	6	3	1
1967	PHI	1B	13	9	94	9	0	7
1968	PHI	1B	30	24	239	15	2	18
1968	PHI	3B	14	11	15	23	3	6
1968	PHI	OF	1	0	2	0	0	0
1969	PHI	1B	17	14	112	6	4	10
1969	PHI	2B	1	0	1	3	0	0
1969	PHI	3B	58	50	49	103	7	11
1970	PHI	1B	10	5	54	1	2	4
1970	PHI	3B	9	6	3	7	2	1
1970	PHI	OF	12	9	11	0	1	0