Dick Padden

Born: 9/17/1870 in Wheeling, WV, USA

Died: 10/31/1922 in Martins Ferry, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1896-07-15 | Final Game: 1905-05-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Richard Joseph Padden

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Biography

Dick Padden was a professional baseball player born in 1870, who made significant contributions to the game during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Padden's career spanned from July 15, 1896, to May 4, 1905, during which he played in a total of 874 games. As a position player, he was known for his solid offensive skills, finishing his career with 814 hits and a batting average of .258. Padden showcased his versatility and speed on the base paths, recording 132 stolen bases and driving in 334 runs throughout his time in Major League Baseball. Playing in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game, Padden's performance reflected the evolving nature of baseball. He hit 11 home runs, a respectable number for his time, and was recognized for his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively to his teams. Padden's legacy is that of a dedicated player who carved out a notable career in a competitive landscape, leaving an imprint on the early days of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
874	3157	423	814	113	46	11	334	132	224	164	0.258	0.326	0.333	0.660	-1899.6

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.660 vs. league average 0.677 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
1896	PIT	NL	61	219	33	53	4	8	2	24	8	14	9	0.242	.290 (-17%)	.354 (-17%)	.387 (-7%)	.741 (-12%)	-553.5
1897	PIT	NL	134	517	84	146	16	10	2	58	18	38	24	0.282	.291 (-3%)	.354 (-1%)	.387 (-6%)	.741 (-4%)	-345.9
1898	PIT	NL	128	463	61	119	7	6	2	43	11	35	17	0.257	.270 (-5%)	.333 (avg)	.347 (-10%)	.680 (-5%)	-318.1
1899	WAS	NL	134	451	66	125	20	7	2	61	27	24	13	0.277	.282 (-2%)	.343 (-2%)	.366 (avg)	.710 (-1%)	-94.4
1901	STL	NL	123	489	71	125	17	7	2	62	26	31	36	0.256	.271 (-6%)	.326 (-4%)	.359 (-8%)	.686 (-6%)	-518.4
1902	SLA	AL	117	413	54	109	26	3	1	40	11	30	20	0.264	.266 (-1%)	.321 (+2%)	.343 (+1%)	.665 (+2%)	155.1
1903	SLA	AL	29	94	7	19	3	0	0	6	5	9	3	0.202	.261 (-23%)	.316 (-4%)	.345 (-32%)	.662 (-19%)	-213.0
1904	SLA	AL	132	453	42	108	19	4	0	36	23	40	40	0.238	.246 (-3%)	.300 (+8%)	.321 (-7%)	.622 (avg)	257.2
1905	SLA	AL	16	58	5	10	1	1	0	4	3	3	2	0.172	.248 (-31%)	.307 (-31%)	.322 (-31%)	.629 (-31%)	-268.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	780	148	1937	2291	224	269
SS	93	0	216	305	53	35

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1896	PIT	2B	61	0	176	149	24	14
1897	PIT	2B	134	0	369	402	48	36
1898	PIT	2B	128	0	301	407	40	46
1899	WAS	2B	48	0	140	124	18	12
1899	WAS	SS	85	0	201	281	46	33
1901	SLN	2B	115	0	286	336	33	47
1901	SLN	SS	8	0	15	24	7	2
1902	SLA	2B	117	0	288	363	22	64
1903	SLA	2B	29	0	57	93	7	17
1904	SLA	2B	132	132	288	373	28	31
1905	SLA	2B	16	16	32	44	4	2