Jeff Richardson, baseball player, 1989-1993

Jeff Richardson

Born: 8/26/1965 in Grand Island, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-07-14 | Final Game: 1993-05-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Scott Richardson

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Biography

Jeff Richardson, born in 1965, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1993. Primarily serving as a position player, Richardson's career spanned parts of five seasons, during which he appeared in 74 games. His tenure in the majors showcased a blend of determination and resilience, characteristic of players who navigated the competitive landscape of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Throughout his career, Richardson recorded 27 hits, including 2 home runs and 13 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .176. He also contributed with 1 stolen base, highlighting his ability to add pressure on opposing defenses. Despite not achieving standout statistical success, Richardson's journey through the big leagues is a testament to the challenges faced by many athletes in that era, where the competition was fierce, and the margin for success was often slim. His experience reflects the broader narrative of baseball during a time of transition, as the sport was evolving with new talents and strategies.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
74 153 13 27 6 0 2 13 1 11 29 0.176 0.235 0.255 0.490 -655.1

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 31.7% below league average.

Career OBP .235 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.

Career SLG .255 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.490 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 31.3% 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
1989 CIN NL 53 125 10 21 4 0 2 11 1 10 23 0.168 .254 (-34%) .319 (-27%) .375 (-34%) .694 (-31%) -655.1
1991 PIT NL 6 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1993 BOS AL 15 24 3 5 2 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.208 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 8 4 9 24 0 3
3B 12 2 3 5 0 1
SS 46 34 50 83 4 17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 CIN 3B 8 2 2 5 0 1
1989 CIN SS 39 33 48 76 4 15
1991 PIT 3B 3 0 0 0 0 0
1991 PIT SS 2 0 0 1 0 0
1993 BOS 2B 8 4 9 24 0 3
1993 BOS 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1993 BOS SS 5 1 2 6 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 8
Third Base 12
Shortstop 46
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 BOS AL $115,000
1991 PIT NL $105,000
1989 CIN NL $68,000
Total Career Earnings $288,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock AR 1984
Louisiana Tech University Ruston LA 1985, 1986