Dick Radatz

Born: 4/2/1937 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 3/16/2005 in Easton, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-04-10 | Final Game: 1969-08-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Richard Raymond Radatz

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Biography

Dick Radatz, born in 1937, was a prominent pitcher who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball during the 1960s. His career spanned from 1962 until his retirement on August 15, 1969. Radatz became known for his formidable presence on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 52-43 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.13. He accumulated a total of 745 strikeouts and recorded 122 saves, establishing himself as one of the era's most effective relief pitchers. Radatz was selected as an All-Star twice during his career, showcasing his talent and impact on the game. He played in an era characterized by a shift in pitching strategies, where the role of the relief pitcher began to gain prominence. His ability to close games and secure victories for his teams reflected the evolving nature of baseball in the 1960s. As a key figure in the development of the modern relief role, Dick Radatz left a lasting legacy in the sport, remembered for his powerful pitching style and significant achievements on the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
52	43	381	0	0	0	122	693.7	532	241	65	296	745	3.13	0

Career ERA 3.13 vs. league average 3.56 across their career seasons — 12.2% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1962	BOS	AL	9	6	62	24	124.7	95	31	40	144	2.24	3.96 (+43%)	5277.3
1963	BOS	AL	15	6	66	25	132.3	94	29	51	162	1.97	3.46 (+43%)	4331.7
1964	BOS	AL	16	9	79	29	157.0	103	40	58	181	2.29	3.58 (+36%)	3901.3
1965	BOS	AL	9	11	63	22	124.3	104	54	53	121	3.91	3.50 (-12%)	1206.3
1966	BOS	AL	0	2	16	4	19.0	24	10	11	19	4.74	3.52 (-35%)	-392.7
1966	CLE	AL	0	3	39	10	56.7	49	29	34	49	4.61	3.52 (-31%)	-917.1
1967	CLE	AL	0	0	3	0	3.0	5	2	2	1	6.00	—	0.0
1967	CHC	NL	1	0	20	5	23.3	12	17	24	18	6.56	3.30 (-99%)	-
1969	DET	AL	2	2	11	0	18.7	14	7	5	18	3.38	3.61 (+7%)	65.6
1969	WSN	NL	0	4	22	3	34.7	32	22	18	32	5.71	3.61 (-58%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
381	145	6	19	3	0	1	11	0	4	79	0.131	0.160	0.172	0.332	0.0

Career AVG .131 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 47.3% below league average.

Career OBP .160 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 49.0% below league average.

Career SLG .172 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 53.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.332 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 51.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1962	BOS	AL	62	31	0	3	0	0	6	1	19	0.097	—	—	—	—
1963	BOS	AL	66	29	0	2	1	0	0	1	16	0.069	—	—	—	—
1964	BOS	AL	79	37	2	6	1	0	4	0	19	0.162	—	—	—	—
1965	BOS	AL	63	27	4	5	1	1	1	1	10	0.185	—	—	—	—
1966	BOS	AL	16	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1966	CLE	AL	39	9	0	1	0	0	0	0	7	0.111	—	—	—	—
1967	CLE	AL	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1967	CHC	NL	20	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—
1969	DET	AL	11	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1969	WSN	NL	22	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	2	0.250	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	381	0	25	55	7	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1962	BOS	P	62	5	8	1	0
1963	BOS	P	66	4	9	2	0
1964	BOS	P	79	5	11	2	0
1965	BOS	P	63	5	14	1	1
1966	BOS	P	16	1	0	1	0
1966	CLE	P	39	0	5	0	0
1967	CLE	P	3	1	0	0	0
1967	CHN	P	20	1	2	0	0
1969	DET	P	11	2	3	0	0
1969	MON	P	22	1	3	0	0