Chris Richard

Born: 6/7/1974 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-07-17 | Final Game: 2009-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Christopher Robert Richard

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Biography

Chris Richard, born in 1974, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2000 to 2009. Over the course of his career, Richard appeared in 280 games, recording a total of 229 hits, which included 34 home runs and 122 runs batted in (RBIs). He finished his career with a batting average of .255 and successfully stole 18 bases, showcasing a blend of power and speed that contributed to his teams' offensive efforts. Richard's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball characterized by both an increase in offensive production and the ongoing discussions around performance-enhancing drugs. He played for several teams throughout his tenure, demonstrating adaptability and resilience. While he may not have had the statistical dominance of some of his contemporaries, Richard's contributions were valued for his versatility and ability to perform in crucial moments, making him an integral part of the rosters he joined. His journey through the league reflects the experiences of many players navigating the complexities of professional baseball in the early 21st century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
280	899	132	229	57	6	34	122	18	81	183	0.255	0.323	0.445	0.768	295.1

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .445 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.768 vs. league average 0.759 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
2000	STL	NL	6	16	1	2	0	0	1	1	0	2	2	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
2000	BAL	AL	56	199	38	55	14	2	13	36	7	15	38	0.276	.270 (+2%)	.344 (-3%)	.437 (+29%)	.782 (+15%)	0.0
2001	BAL	AL	136	483	74	128	31	3	15	61	11	45	100	0.265	.263 (avg)	.332 (+1%)	.426 (+2%)	.758 (+1%)	141.1
2002	BAL	AL	50	155	15	36	11	0	4	21	0	12	30	0.232	.261 (-11%)	.331 (-12%)	.416 (-9%)	.747 (-10%)	-308.9
2003	COL	NL	19	27	3	6	1	1	1	3	0	3	6	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	TBR	AL	13	19	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	4	7	0.105	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	96	78	694	33	6	65
OF	103	99	243	6	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2000	SLN	1B	2	0	3	0	0	0
2000	SLN	OF	3	3	7	0	0	0
2000	BAL	1B	53	52	439	18	5	52
2000	BAL	OF	1	1	3	0	0	0
2001	BAL	1B	18	14	127	9	0	10
2001	BAL	OF	96	92	228	6	0	2
2002	BAL	1B	9	7	63	3	0	0
2003	COL	1B	1	0	3	1	0	1
2003	COL	OF	3	3	5	0	0	0
2009	TBA	1B	13	5	59	2	1	2