Lee Richard

Born: 9/18/1948 in Lafayette, LA, USA

Died: 8/6/2023 in Waco, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-04-07 | Final Game: 1976-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Lee Edward Richard

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Biography

Lee Richard, born in 1948, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1976. Primarily known as a position player, Richard appeared in 239 games during his career, showcasing his versatility on the field. He recorded a total of 103 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 29 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .209. In addition to his contributions at the plate, he also demonstrated his speed on the bases, accumulating 12 stolen bases. Richard played during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was evolving with the advent of more specialized roles and an increasing focus on power hitting. Although he may not have been a standout star, his work ethic and determination contributed to his teams during his time in the league. After his retirement, Richard’s experiences and insights into the game continued to resonate with fans and aspiring players, highlighting the importance of every role within a baseball organization.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
239	492	71	103	12	6	2	29	12	33	77	0.209	0.259	0.270	0.530	-1590.0

Career AVG .209 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career SLG .270 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.530 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 22.6% 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
1971	CHW	AL	87	260	38	60	7	3	2	17	8	20	46	0.231	.249 (-7%)	.316 (-10%)	.365 (-17%)	.682 (-13%)	-636.5
1972	CHW	AL	11	29	5	7	0	0	0	1	1	0	7	0.241	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	CHW	AL	32	67	5	11	1	0	0	1	0	5	8	0.164	.256 (-36%)	.324 (-31%)	.369 (-51%)	.693 (-42%)	-452.7
1975	CHW	AL	43	45	11	9	0	1	0	5	2	4	7	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	STL	NL	66	91	12	16	4	2	0	5	1	4	9	0.176	.255 (-31%)	.320 (-34%)	.360 (-27%)	.681 (-30%)	-500.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	34	24	68	68	5	16
3B	25	8	9	30	5	2
OF	23	14	29	4	1	2
SS	96	68	114	257	31	44

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1971	CHA	OF	16	8	20	3	1	1
1971	CHA	SS	68	54	87	210	26	30
1972	CHA	OF	6	6	8	1	0	1
1972	CHA	SS	1	0	0	1	0	0
1974	CHA	2B	3	3	2	6	0	2
1974	CHA	3B	12	8	4	19	5	2
1974	CHA	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1974	CHA	SS	6	4	7	15	0	7
1975	CHA	2B	5	2	7	3	2	0
1975	CHA	3B	12	0	5	11	0	0
1975	CHA	SS	9	4	8	19	1	3
1976	SLN	2B	26	19	59	59	3	14
1976	SLN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1976	SLN	SS	12	6	12	12	4	4