Tom Richardson

Born: 8/7/1883 in Louisville, IL, USA

Died: 11/15/1939 in Onawa, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-08-02 | Final Game: 1917-08-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Thomas Mitchell Richardson

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Biography

Tom Richardson, born in 1883, had a brief but notable career in professional baseball, playing during a time when the game was evolving in the post-deadball era. His career spanned a single day on August 2, 1917, during which he appeared in one game as a position player. Despite not recording any hits, home runs, or RBIs, his presence on the field reflects the competitive nature and diverse roster strategies of early 20th-century baseball. Richardson's time in Major League Baseball may have been fleeting, but it serves as a reminder of the countless players who aspired to reach the highest level of the sport. The era was characterized by a mix of established stars and emerging talent, making every player's opportunity significant, regardless of their statistical output. Although his career statistics show a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases, Richardson's participation in the game highlights the rich tapestry of baseball history and the stories of those who contributed to its legacy.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
3.0	3.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Pitching

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
1.0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0.0	9.0	2.0	0	1.0	0	0	0.00

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1932	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1933	2.0	2.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
1933	1.0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0.0	9.0	2.0	0	1.0	0	0	0.00

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.636 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1917	SLA	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Career Games by Position

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