Richard King

Born: 9/15/1904 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

Died: 12/29/1966 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: Richard Elmer King

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Biography

Richard King, born in 1904, is an active professional baseball player known for his role as a position player. With a career that is still ongoing, King has made his mark in the game over a brief span of appearances. He has played in 5 games and collected 2 hits, resulting in a batting average of 0.222. While he has yet to hit a home run or drive in any runs, his presence on the field demonstrates a commitment to the sport and a dedication to his team. In the context of his era, King represents a player navigating the complexities of modern baseball, where competition is fierce and statistics are closely scrutinized. Despite the limited sample size of his career thus far, his journey reflects the tenacity and spirit of players striving to make their mark in a sport that continually evolves. As he continues to play, King remains a figure to watch, with the potential to further develop his skills and contributions to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 9 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.222 0.222 0.222 0.444 0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 32.9% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 38.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.444 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 35.7% 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
1943 CC NAL 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1945 CIC NAL 1 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1948 IC NAL 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 4 2 33 0 1 1
PH 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 CC 1B 3 1 20 0 1 1
1945 CIC 1B 1 1 13 0 0 0
1948 IC PH 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 4