Dick Reichle, baseball player, 1922-1923

Dick Reichle

Born: 11/23/1896 in Lincoln, IL, USA

Died: 6/13/1967 in Richmond Heights, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-09-19 | Final Game: 1923-10-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Richard Wendell Reichle

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Biography

Dick Reichle was a professional baseball player born in 1896, whose career spanned from 1922 to 1923. Primarily a position player, Reichle played a total of 128 games during his brief time in Major League Baseball. He finished his career with 99 hits, including one home run, and recorded 39 RBIs alongside a batting average of .257. In addition to his offensive contributions, he also showcased his speed on the bases with three stolen bases. Reichle's playing career unfolded during the early 1920s, a period marked by the tail end of the deadball era, which was characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on strategic play. Although his time in the major leagues was short-lived, Reichle's contributions to his teams remain part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the era's transition towards a more dynamic style of play. After retiring from professional baseball, his legacy continued to resonate with fans and historians who appreciate the foundational years of America’s pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
128 385 43 99 18 3 1 39 3 22 36 0.257 0.312 0.327 0.640 -879.1

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career SLG .327 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.640 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 13.4% 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
1922 BOS AL 6 24 3 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1923 BOS AL 122 361 40 93 17 3 1 39 3 22 34 0.258 .282 (-9%) .344 (-9%) .390 (-16%) .734 (-12%) -879.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 10 0 0 1
OF 99 0 205 10 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1922 BOS OF 6 0 15 0 0 0
1923 BOS 1B 2 0 10 0 0 1
1923 BOS OF 93 0 190 10 5 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Left Field 7
Center Field 91
Right Field 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign IL 1920, 1922