Gene Richards

Born: 9/29/1953 in Monticello, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-04-06 | Final Game: 1984-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Eugene Richards

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Biography

Gene Richards was a dynamic position player who enjoyed a solid career in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1984. Born in 1953, Richards made his mark during an era characterized by a transition toward more aggressive offensive strategies. Over the course of 1,026 games, he amassed 1,028 hits, contributing to a commendable career batting average of .290. His impactful presence at the plate was complemented by his speed on the bases, where he successfully stole 247 bases, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing defenses and change the dynamics of the game. Richards' career was highlighted by his versatility and consistency as a hitter, as evidenced by his 26 home runs and 255 RBIs. His ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the San Diego Padres and the New York Yankees. Gene Richards' contributions to the game during a time of evolving baseball strategies solidified his legacy as an influential player who exemplified the blend of speed and skill that defined a generation of baseball talent.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1026	3549	502	1028	127	63	26	255	247	356	436	0.290	0.357	0.383	0.739	3336.8

Career AVG .290 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +10.8% above league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +9.6% above league average.

Career SLG .383 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.739 vs. league average 0.713 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
1977	SDP	NL	146	525	79	152	16	11	5	32	56	60	80	0.290	.264 (+10%)	.329 (+10%)	.401 (-3%)	.730 (+3%)	490.9
1978	SDP	NL	154	555	90	171	26	12	4	45	37	64	80	0.308	.257 (+19%)	.323 (+18%)	.378 (+11%)	.702 (+14%)	1691.6
1979	SDP	NL	150	545	77	152	17	9	4	41	24	47	62	0.279	.265 (+5%)	.329 (+4%)	.397 (-8%)	.727 (-3%)	-189.4
1980	SDP	NL	158	642	91	193	26	8	4	41	61	61	73	0.301	.264 (+14%)	.326 (+11%)	.387 (-1%)	.714 (+5%)	795.5
1981	SDP	NL	104	393	47	113	14	12	3	42	20	53	44	0.288	.255 (+12%)	.320 (+16%)	.368 (+10%)	.688 (+13%)	1051.8
1982	SDP	NL	132	521	63	149	13	8	3	28	30	36	52	0.286	.261 (+9%)	.324 (+3%)	.388 (-8%)	.712 (-3%)	-257.9
1983	SDP	NL	95	233	37	64	11	3	3	22	14	17	17	0.275	.260 (+5%)	.324 (avg)	.389 (-1%)	.714 (avg)	-30.5
1984	SFG	NL	87	135	18	34	4	0	0	4	5	18	28	0.252	.259 (-3%)	.322 (+5%)	.384 (-27%)	.707 (-12%)	-215.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	83	75	657	46	20	63
OF	806	763	1550	74	47	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1977	SDN	1B	32	29	223	22	5	23
1977	SDN	OF	109	92	193	13	8	0
1978	SDN	1B	26	22	211	12	9	23
1978	SDN	OF	124	114	210	8	8	0
1979	SDN	OF	132	129	320	7	9	2
1980	SDN	OF	156	155	307	21	7	4
1981	SDN	OF	102	101	178	14	5	1
1982	SDN	1B	25	24	223	12	6	17
1982	SDN	OF	103	102	200	8	5	1
1983	SDN	OF	54	51	96	2	2	0
1984	SFN	OF	26	19	46	1	3	0