Rick Reichardt

Born: 3/16/1943 in Madison, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-09-01 | Final Game: 1974-04-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Frederic Carl Reichardt

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Biography

Rick Reichardt was a professional baseball player born in 1943, whose career spanned from 1964 to 1974. Playing primarily as a position player, he made a significant impact in the Major Leagues over the course of 997 games. Reichardt was known for his solid offensive contributions, finishing his career with 864 hits, 116 home runs, and 445 RBIs. His batting average stood at .261, reflecting a consistent ability to get on base and drive in runs during a time when the game was evolving into a more power-oriented style. Reichardt's career coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as teams increasingly prioritized power hitters and sought greater offensive production. His performance, including 40 stolen bases, showcased a blend of power and speed that was valuable to his teams. As a key player in the leagues during the late 1960s and early 1970s, Reichardt's contributions helped shape the competitive landscape of the game during an era marked by the rise of standout sluggers and the development of modern baseball strategies.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
997	3307	391	864	109	24	116	445	40	263	672	0.261	0.326	0.414	0.740	5945.2

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .414 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — +12.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.740 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — +8.3% above 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	LAA	AL	11	37	0	6	0	0	0	0	1	1	12	0.162	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	LAA	AL	20	75	8	20	4	0	1	6	4	5	12	0.267	.245 (+9%)	.310 (+3%)	.371 (-3%)	.682 (avg)	3.8
1966	LAA	AL	89	319	48	92	5	4	16	44	8	27	61	0.288	.248 (+16%)	.309 (+18%)	.376 (+27%)	.685 (+23%)	1412.8
1967	LAA	AL	146	498	56	132	14	2	17	69	5	35	90	0.265	.242 (+9%)	.306 (+5%)	.357 (+13%)	.663 (+9%)	829.1
1968	LAA	AL	151	534	62	136	20	3	21	73	8	42	118	0.255	.236 (+8%)	.298 (+10%)	.340 (+24%)	.638 (+17%)	1716.7
1969	LAA	AL	137	493	60	125	11	4	13	68	3	43	100	0.254	.248 (+2%)	.320 (avg)	.369 (+1%)	.689 (avg)	-9.5
1970	LAA	AL	9	6	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	3	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	WS2	AL	107	277	42	70	14	2	15	46	2	23	69	0.253	.253 (avg)	.325 (+1%)	.385 (+25%)	.711 (+14%)	0.0
1971	CHW	AL	138	496	53	138	14	2	19	62	5	37	90	0.278	.249 (+12%)	.316 (+6%)	.365 (+18%)	.682 (+12%)	1100.6
1972	CHW	AL	101	291	31	73	14	4	8	43	2	28	63	0.251	.243 (+3%)	.310 (+3%)	.353 (+16%)	.664 (+10%)	463.1
1973	CHW	AL	46	153	15	42	8	1	3	16	2	8	29	0.275	.256 (+7%)	.325 (-3%)	.378 (+5%)	.703 (+1%)	6.9
1973	KCR	AL	41	127	15	28	5	2	3	17	0	11	28	0.220	.256 (-14%)	.325 (-14%)	.378 (-4%)	.703 (-9%)	6.9
1974	KCR	AL	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	12	9	76	6	1	3
3B	1	1	0	0	0	0
OF	882	831	1545	49	29	14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1964	LAA	OF	11	10	26	0	0	0
1965	CAL	OF	20	20	38	1	1	1
1966	CAL	OF	87	84	153	8	4	1
1967	CAL	OF	138	133	254	10	7	4
1968	CAL	OF	148	146	267	9	3	2
1969	CAL	1B	3	3	26	3	0	1
1969	CAL	OF	136	132	244	13	5	4
1970	CAL	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
1970	WS2	3B	1	1	0	0	0	0
1970	WS2	OF	79	60	134	0	2	0
1971	CHA	1B	9	6	50	3	1	2
1971	CHA	OF	128	122	203	4	4	0
1972	CHA	OF	90	87	157	2	3	1
1973	CHA	OF	37	31	61	1	0	1
1973	KCA	OF	7	5	7	1	0	0